âBesides, as the wife of Salvador Corporationâs chairman, youâre practically rolling in money. $200
million is a drop in the bucket for
you. As far as I know, your hefty savings in a Regarton bank are
hardly legitimate when itâs embezzlement from Salvador
Corporationâs projects. Even if you didnât have $1 billion in there, you should have at least secured
$500 million.â
Shannon managed to save up to $1 billion through abuse of her
position, embezzlement, and bribery.
If Justin and Bella were to discover her secret stash, they would use it
against her.
Shannon would be looking at permanent jail time.
Gregory could bail her out since they were married. However,
Shannon no longer trusted that he had her back.
âYouâre not even 50 yet, Mrs. Salvador. You can still live a high life
many years to come. Your daughters arenât even married yet. Do
you want to be at their wedding? Donât you want to hold a grandchil You wonât last long in the harsh
conditions of prison. Just one da
behind bars might drive you crazy.â
That was a blatant threat.
Gritting her teeth, Shannon quickly made up her mind. âFine! Iâll get you $200 million in three days. But
you need to disappear without leaving a trace and never come back to Savrow.â
âThree days will be too late. The cops arenât the ones on my tail.
Justin and Ryan sent their men after me. I canât wait that long. I
expect to see the money before sundown tomorrow. We have worked together long enough, Mrs.
Salvador Itâll be sad if we all go down
together.â
In the corridor, Wilma carried Justinâs tailored suit past Shannonâs
room.
Outside Shannonâs bedroom door, Wilma heard the clanging and
banging coming from inside.
Wilma frowned and murmured under her breath, âJesus Christ! What
is she on now? She still has a temper despite marrying rich.â
Then, her phone vibrated. It was a call from Justin.
Wilma went to a corner and took the call. âHello, Young Master
Justin? Are you coming home tonight?â
âAre Shannon and Bethany at the manor now, Wilma?â Justin was always nice to Wilma.
âYes, they are. I stood outside their bedroom and heard them arguin
I think they trashed everything in the room.â
Wilma asked with worry, âDid something happen, Young Master
Justin? You have not been back for days.â
After much contemplation, Justin decided against telling Wilma
about Linnyâs passing, in case the news was too much to bear. âI
need a favor, Wilma. Donât leave Tideview Manor for now. Stay there and keep an eye on Shannon.
Tell me right away when she leaves the
place. Donât worry about anything else.â
âSure, Young Master. Got it.â
âRemember not to get involved in anything else. Shannon is wicked.
Sheâs capable of anything when pushed.â Justinâs voice was hoarse.
Wilma shuddered. âWhat on earth happened, sir? That reminds me.
Linny hasnât been around for days. She didnât apply for leave with the butler, and I couldnât reach her on
the phone. Did something happen
to her?â
âIâll tell you about Linny when the time is right. Just do as I tell you for
now.â
Just when Justin was about to end the call, Shannon walked out of her room.
It was late at night. Yet Shannon, known for her flamboyance, dressed discreetly in black.
It was as if she was mourning the loss of her spouse.
Wilma stealthily ran to the window and saw Shannon getting
the
car and driving out of Tideview Manor.
âShannon just went out, sir!â
Wilma reported to Justin. âSheâs dressed in full black, like sheâs in mourning. I bet sheâs up to no good.â
Meanwhile, acting on the tipoff from Wilma, Justin assigned lan
follow Shannon.