“She’s only returned to stake a claim on the family fortune. Don’t be deceived by her act, Grandma!”
“Shut up!”
Byrum’s fork clanged onto the table, startling everyone into putting down their own utensils.
Johanna opened her mouth to speak, but Byrum’s abrupt and thunderous tone silenced her.
“Grandpa…”
Byrum gave her a frosty stare.
“You believe I’m ignorant of your actions? While I was unconscious in the hospital, you withdrew a hefty five million from our bank. Care to explain?”
Johanna felt as if she’d been struck by a bolt from the blue. She sat next to Byrum, uncomfortably aware of her predicament.
“I… I was…”
“Hmph! Can’t find your tongue now?” Byrum grunted deeply.
“Feeling a bit ashamed, are we?”
Aware that her disgraceful behavior was on the brink of being revealed, Johanna turned a desperate gaze to Tinsley.
“Grandma, I…”
Ignoring Johanna’s desperate gaze, Tinsley sipped her coffee and said nothing.
“Five million?”
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Christy looked puzzled. While the sum was not earth-shattering for them, it was still an unexpected expense.
“Johanna, what on earth did you do with that money?”
Johanna’s complexion fluctuated between shades of green and red.
Byrum commented icily, “Not only could she not manage a minor celebrity, but she also got swindled out of five million by him.”
“hat ?”
Gasps filled the room.
Other than Hannah, who kept her focus on her meal, everyone stared at Johanna, disbelief written on their faces.
“What kind of trouble have you stepped into?” Jalen, scowling at Johanna, said, “How many times have I suggested you join the family business after college? What have you been up to?”
Feeling the weight of all eyes on her, Johanna burst out, “I wanted a career in showbiz, but you all wouldn’t let me! It wasn’t just about sponsoring some star… I was genuinely in love!”