Chapter 65

No matter how difficult it was, Angelica still had to do it. She couldn't seriously expect to bluff her way through and sell Dominic empty promises. At least for now, the Quigley family had been held in check. If they wanted to latch onto the Lawson family, they couldn't afford to offend Dominic. After how clearly he had spoken that night, if the Quigley family still insisted on drawing her blood, it would be an open provocation. Compared to the calm on her side, the Quigley residence was shrouded in gloom. An emergency family meeting was called, and Rosie became the primary target. Rosie said, "I'm sorry, Grandpa, Dad, Mom. I jumped to conclusions without fully understanding the situation. I really don't know why Mr. Lawson chose Angelica." She continued to position herself as the victim. Her attitude was subservient and apologetic. Even Lawrence couldn't bring himself to say anything too harsh. Matilda said, "Could Angelica have taken credit for something that should've gone