Chapter 542

If they annoyed the Nichols, things would not turn out well for them. Debra reassured them, “Don’t worry. Just demand cash. Act like you don’t know its worth. I promise you’ll walk away with one billion dollars.” Lauren remained uncertain, but Jenson sensed an opportunity and gripped her hand.

“Alright, we’ll do it.”

“Good. Take the ring. We’ll meet again tomorrow.”

After Debra left, Lauren was still hesitant. “Honey, do you think we can trust Debra?”

“Debra and the Nichols family aren’t on the same side. Remember, didn’t Juan have an affair recently? I think Debra’s looking for revenge. We might as well give it a shot.”

“Dad’s right,” Hester chimed in bitterly. “If we can get one billion dollars, at least all I’ve suffered won’t have been in vain.”

With that, they agreed. Early the next morning, they went to the Nichols family’s house and caused a scene at the door. Melody was awakened by Sophie’s urgent knocking.

“What now? Who’s here?”

“It’s the Vargas. They’re causing trouble again.”

“What? Why are they here again? Didn’t you give them the ring?” Melody got up, annoyed.

Sophie explained, “They’re making a fuss, saying they don’t want the ring. They’re demanding cash.”

“Idiots!” Melody scowled. “That ring is worth far more than cash. Are they out of their minds?”

Debra, listening nearby, smiled. She knew what was happening. Melody was offering the ring because she simply didn’t have one billion dollars in cash. It wasn’t the conspiracy Debra had told the Vargas about. But the Vargas family likely didn’t know that someone as wealthy as Melody couldn’t easily produce that kind of money.

Moments later, Melody emerged from her room. Seeing Debra nearby, she gave her a sharp look.

“Didn’t you hear the commotion at the door? You’re the hostess of the Nichols family. Aren’t you going to see what’s going on?”

“You’re right, Grandma. But the Vargas family is here for you. I wouldn’t know how to handle it.”

Debra blinked innocently, and Melody sighed. She steeled herself and went outside, where the Vargas family sat on the sofas, looking anything but polite.

“We don’t want this ring. Hand over the cash,” Jenson said, slamming the ring box onto the coffee table.

Melody narrowed her eyes. “You need to understand something. This ring is worth more than one billion dollars. With it, you’d never have to worry about money again. Stop making trouble and get out of my house.”

Jenson scoffed, crossing his arms. “More than one billion dollars? We don’t care. If we don’t see the cash today, we’re not leaving.”

Melody’s face flushed with anger. This was blatant extortion. Debra stepped forward, placing a hand on Melody’s arm to calm her.

“Grandma, don’t get worked up. Since they don’t want the ring, we can just take it back. One billion dollars is nothing, right?”