Chapter 24

"I never once thought about taking a single dime from your Collins family. Let's be honest—there's nothing from the Collins estate that actually has anything to do with me. So don't worry, Mr. Collins, I'm not here to fight for scraps," Chloe's voice was cold and distant. Thankfully, Ryan squeezed her hand just in time, or she might've broken down right there. "I'm not that petty, Chloe. Here's a check—should be enough to get you by for a while. Think of it as... compensation for your efforts over the years," Hank said, casually pulling out his checkbook, scribbling down a number, and handing it over. Compensation? Nice. "What the hell is that supposed to mean, Hank?" Ryan snapped, unable to hold back any longer. But Chloe just lowered her gaze, took the check, and smiled faintly. "Ten million. Wow, Mr. Collins, that's pretty generous. Guess I shouldn't complain. Who would've thought just two years could earn me this much? If I'd known earlier, maybe I would've stuck around and leeched