Chapter 584


    Julie attempted to defend herself by saying, "That''s not what I meant…" But Sophia could tell from


    Rickard''s expression that their actions had consequences. Knowing that Rickard would not let them off


    easily this time, Sophia felt defeated.


    "Have you notmitted enough wrongdoings in the past?" Rickard spoke in a calm tone, then turned


    to Benji. "Starting today, neither of them will have any authority to use the house''s money. You will take


    care of their daily needs."


    Benji was taken aback and hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you sure about this, Mr. Duval?"


    "Yes, just do as I have instructed."


    Sophia felt a sense of relief upon hearing the punishment. She had anticipated a harsher punishment,


    but they were only losing their ess to the house''s money. Being a Duval mistress was already


    enough to ensure a worry-free life, so losing a bit of money was insignificant.


    "I''ll also arrange a marriage for Sophia soon. As for you, mother, after Sophia''s wedding, you will return


    to the old mansion."


    "What?" Sophia and Julie eximed in unison. It did not seem like Rickard was joking, so they both


    became flustered.


    Sophia stood up and protested, "No, I won''t get married!"


    She had ns to marry a man from a prestigious family and was certain that Rickard wouldn''t find a


    good match for her.


    Upon seeing Sophia''s reaction, Julie quickly said, "Dick, you can''t be so heartless. Look at your sister.


    She''s not fit to serve someone else. I know we''ve made a grave mistake, but please forgive us."


    Rickard remained silent for a moment, contemting the repeated trouble Julie and Sophia had


    caused the Duvals. They had already caused problems for Hesper in the past and now had caused


    another one.


    "Mr. Duval, perhaps we should wait for Mr. Duval Sr. to make a decision on this matter," Benji


    suggested, ncing at Julie and Sophia. He also believed that Rickard''s decision was not appropriate.


    Considering the past behavior of the two troublemakers, what if Sophia went to her inws and spoke


    ill of Rickard? He would be defenseless.


    "Okay," Rickard acquiesced. Julie and Sophia exchanged a nce, noticing the apprehension in each


    other''s eyes. Rickard continued, "To prevent you from causing any more trouble, Sophia will intern at


    thepany starting tomorrow, and mother, you''ll go take care of grandfather."


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    Sophia did not want to follow this arrangement, but she knew it was probably the best oue, given


    Rickard''s stern expression. She could only agree with a nod.


    *


    Hesper was disappointed that she had not received any updates from the Duvals, as she was looking


    forward to some drama. However, she knew that Rickard was known for his protective nature towards


    his family members and that $450,000 was not a significant amount for him. He would surely find a way


    to recover the money.


    At this moment, Renee knocked on the door, holding a file. Hesper looked up and saw her standing


    there silently.


    "What''s the matter?" Hesper took the file from Renee and quickly read through it.


    Renee finally spoke up. "The Duval Group is the only one with the technology toplete this task.


    Without their assistance, we may have to postpone the Paradise Project."


    ''The Paradise Project again?''


    Hesper sighed to herself. Rickard had left her plenty of traps to fall into within this project. Just as she


    expected, there''s no free lunch in this world.