Chapter 259

I subconsciously rubbed my hand against my side, my brow furrowing deeply. How could Ashton be such a monster? Not only did he lure Mom into gambling, but now he wouldn't even spare his own mother. He ruined people by involving them in gambling. Didn't he fear that one day, he would end up losing his life over it? Five million might not be much for Sophia, but for me, it was an enormous sum utterly out of reach. I turned to look at the increasingly desolate scenery outside the window, and my expression grew darker. When I arrived at Willow Creek Village on the outskirts, it was just about 3:00 pm. I had heard of the place and even passed by it before, but I had never stepped inside. It was notorious as a high-interest loan hub—a dark, sinister spot often raided by the police—yet it had never truly vanished. After paying the cab driver, I walked into Willow Creek Village with a grim expression on my face. As I walked, my mind raced, and I wondered what to do next. My heartbeat