Chapter 497

Chapter: 497

She knew all too well that Gianna’s eyes would be aflame with envy at the money.

Her stepmother wouldn't hesitate to employ every deceitful means to wrest the funds away from her. Millie shuddered to think of

the lengths Gianna might go to.

After he mulled over her words, Marcus! frown dissolved, and he extended his hand to accept the card.

Millie’s logic was sound. It wasn’t worth jeopardizing her safety over the money.

“Alright, I'll hold onto the card for now, but the funds remain yours, and | won’t touch them,” he reassured her.

With that settled, Millie felt a rush of relief. She was resolute about not spending a penny from the card.

As for the one and a half million dollars she still owed, she knew she had to roll up her sleeves and work diligently to earn it back.

With her grandmother currently in the best medical facility, receiving top-notch care from the best doctors, the medical expenses

were mounting daily.

During this period of joblessness, Millie found herself financially strained, unable to contribute as she wished.

“Mom, it looks like they're getting along well. Millie really got to me earlier, and it’s infuriating.”

On the second-floor balcony, Mia and Gianna stood side by side, intently observing Millie and Marcus beneath the pavilion.

Gianna let out a scornful chuckle.

“She’s fortunate to have such a devoted husband. | was mistaken about her.”

“Her behavior today made me so furious. She’s utterly despicable. | was tempted to tear her apart. | never imagined she’d grow

so much and become so capable. She’s really been favored by luck. Last time you arranged for her kidnapping, a man

intervened and rescued her.”

Entering the room from the balcony, Gianna walked over to a mirror and touched her wrinkles, her face changing from impatient

to malevolent.

She opened a drawer, retrieved a pair of dragon and phoenix-shaped earrings, and put them on. The moment she adorned

herself with these dignified earrings, her demeanor became more imposing.

“Mom, you can’t wear those earrings. You shouldn’t wear them, and we should dispose of them immediately.” Mia hurriedly

intervened, concerned by Gianna’s actions.

“Why?” Gianna looked puzzled.

“Millie found out about your involvement in her abduction. The kidnapper mentioned that the person behind it wore a pair of

those earrings. She quickly deduced that it was you.”

“What? She figured it out?” Gianna touched her earrings, hesitating.

“Yes, but I’ve been denying it. | claimed you lost those earrings. You're not the one responsible. We must discard them to prevent

any evidence from linking you.”

Gianna protested immediately, “These earrings are my family heirloom. | can’t just toss them away. These good-for-nothings—

I've given them such a substantial sum of money, yet they’ve still exposed my traits.” Then, she promptly removed the earrings.