Chapter 75 Anger and Coercion

Elaine shoved the hand holding the check into her coat pocket, gripping it firmly to keep her composure. It was her property, and she had every right to sell it without worrying about what Skylar thought. Skylar moved closer and seized her arm, attempting to pull her hand out. His voice had a playful edge, but it was obvious he wasn’t genuinely joking or asking for her permission. "What do you have in there? Let me take a look." Elaine attempted to step back, her face twisted in disgust. "This is my property. It has nothing to do with you." He continued, pulling the check from her hands. "Just let me see. Mr. Montgomery is a businessman, and no businessman has purely good intentions. You can't just trust people. Don't let him deceive you." His grip was firm, easily overpowering Elaine, who was still recovering from being unwell. He pried her fingers apart and seized the crumpled check, his expression shifting when he noticed the amount. It was five million. He placed the check