Chapter 129

He felt profound disappointment in his daughter.

“Your mother wanted you to use that money to start a family.

She told me to withhold it until you were engaged.

I can’t believe you tricked me just for the money.

Considering this wasn’t a genuine engagement, I’ll hold onto the money for you for now.

I’ll hand it over when you’re genuinely engaged in the future.

”

It became evident that their visit was motivated by financial matters.

As Lindsey spotted a sly grin on Kendra’s face, she had a hunch that this woman had cooked up the scheme.

From the start, Kendra and Chayce had collaborated to set her up.

Their desires extended beyond the Stewart family’s wealth to the money given by her mother.

Lindsey was now fully aware of their intentions.

She couldn’t fathom giving up her mother’s property!

“The money was left to me by my mother.

How can you even have the audacity to request it?” Lindsey sneered.

“Everything I did, I did it for your benefit!” Benny reprimanded, “You have just begun working and haven’t tied the knot yet.

You don’t need such a hefty sum of money.

I’m holding onto it for your sake, to prevent you from misspending it all.

”

Lindsey had no intention of wasting any more time on them.

“I won’t hand over the money.

You can leave now.

I’ve got work to attend to, and I don’t have the time for arguments.

”

As she turned away and prepared to depart, Benny’s anger surged within.

He disregarded the onlookers and raised his voice, shouting, “Lindsey Stewart! Don’t think I’m oblivious to your secrets.

You’re supporting a man with your mother’s money! How can you act so boldly and

brazenly? You have disgraced me!”

It was noon, time to clock out, and employees began leaving one by one.

Upon hearing the commotion, many couldn’t resist stopping to witness the spectacle.

Lindsey believed Benny was beyond persuasion.

She pivoted and cast a chilly gaze in his direction.

“It’s my money.

How I choose to spend it is none of your concern!”

Benny was seething with anger.

“Why would it have nothing to do with me? That money is part of the Stewart family’s wealth!”

“And why is that?”

“Because I’m your father, and I raised you!”

Lindsey curled her lip in a sneer.

“Ever since you threw me out of the house, I’ve had no father.

”

Benny delivered a harsh slap to Lindsey’s face, causing her head to tilt to the side of the force.

Everything briefly went dark for her.

Lindsey couldn’t pinpoint when the disappointment had started to build up.

She pivoted and gazed at the man before her, the one she had once called her father.

Her eyes held not a trace of anger, only deep despair.

Tears brimmed in her eyes as she tightly clenched her fists.