Chapter 43 A Regret That Comes Too Late

Rhett rubbed his finger on the rough surface of the envelope after he accepted it from Lila. His actions were calm, and his gaze was firm as he said, "Don't worry." … A solemn mood hung over the Hart residence that afternoon. Vernon was sitting in the middle of the living room, holding his cane and looking grim. A news report was playing on the television. "The share price of Hart Group has been falling since the market opened today following the family's scandal, taking a steep nosedive in the afternoon and wiping out billions in market value…" A photo of two uniformed police officers standing guard outside Erin's room at the hospital was clearly shown on the news broadcast. One granddaughter had died while the other was suspected of hiring a hitman. What a tragedy for the family. Vernon closed his eyes, his temples throbbing as sorrow and irritation surged through him. He had a soft spot for Lila. After all, she was the Hart family's flesh and blood, and she had always been