Chapter 1068 Cartro Martial Arts

Harold frowned and stared at Demi. "I know you're still bitter about the past. But no matter what, Michelle is your real mother. You share her blood. You can't just treat her like a stranger." Demi twirled her teacup slowly and replied flatly, "When you made me a housekeeper all those years ago, did I ever say that I was your real daughter and sister?" Then, she turned to Harold and hissed, "So why do you suddenly get to play the morality card? I don't want to argue further. I've already laid out my terms. Meet them, and I'll treat your mother. Fail, and no amount of begging or guilt-tripping will change my mind. Be thankful I'm even willing to negotiate. If I'd just said no, you'd be out of options." Turning to Zephyr, she added, "That last part applies to you, too, Mr. Zephyr. You should be grateful I'm willing to negotiate with you. If I'd refused you outright, you'd be just as stuck." Atticus' face darkened, but he kept his cool. Now wasn't the time for arguments; he was the on