Walter felt a bit embarrassed. After all, painting was his pride and joy, something he loved to show off. But now, having been publicly exposed by Tina for giarism, he had to tell his parents about it, which was utterly humiliating. Seeing ra and Vivienne staring at him, Walter angrily shouted, “So what if I giarized Tina’s painting? How was I supposed to know she was Eva Sanders? If I had known, I wouldn’t have done it!”


    “What giarism?” ra looked puzzled. “Weren’t you attending your art exhibition today? How could there be giarism?” She had great faith in her son’s abilities. Although she didn’t understand art, Walter’s paintings were always pleasing to the eye.


    Walter exined the whole story to her. ra’s eyebrows instantly furrowed. “It’s just a painting. Why is she being so aggressive? She’s going to marry into the Farrell family in the future. Does she think there’s any benefit in making us look bad?”


    Vivienne nced at her and then went straight to sit on the sofa, saying calmly, “I don’t know if there’s any benefit for her, but this money must be paid.”


    ra immediately objected, “The money is in our hands. If we don’t want to give it, can she force us?” This wasn’t a small amount of money. Giving away this billion dors would leave them with nothing.


    Walter nodded in agreement. “Exactly! We won’t give it to her; what can she do?”


    Vivienne’s eyes shed with coldness. “So you want them to close down our galleries?”


    “Just a few galleries; let them close!” Annabelle said indifferently. “At worst, I’ll open new ones for my son!”


    Vivienne sneered. “If you want my brother’s career ruined, then don’t pay.”


    ra couldn’t listen anymore. The thought of giving away a billion dors made her ufortable all over. “Anyway, I’m not taking out that money.”


    “Right! A billion dors could open countless galleries. Why should we make it easy for Jared and Tina?” Walter added.


    Vivienne nced at him and then looked at Alexander, who had been silently listening while holding a cup of water since she entered the room. “Dad, what do you think?”


    Being asked by Vivienne, Alexander finally put down his cup and said, “I agree with your mother. We’re all blood rtives, and Jared is the old man’s chosen heir. In the future, his assets will far exceed ours. There’s no reason for him to take ours too. I won’t take out this money.”


    Vivienne’s lips curled slightly. “Even if it means losing everything we have?”


    Alexander was taken aback. “What do you mean?”


    Vivienne took out her phone and showed Alexander a photo. “I found this in Jared’s room; he’s investigating you! Dad, what do you think Grandpa will do when he finds out you’ve been evading taxes and recing top-quality materials with inferior ones?”


    Alexander stiffened all over. The old man would not hesitate to send him to prison and even kick them out of the Farrell family!


    Alexander’s brows slowly furrowed, and after a moment, he spoke slowly, “I’ll prepare the money and transfer it tonight.”


    “Dad!” Walter shouted in disbelief.


    If they handed over the money so easily, what would they do afterward?


    “Shut up! If you hadn’t insisted on giarizing Tina’s work, we wouldn’t be in this mess!” Alexander roared.


    Walter instinctively shrank back. “I… I didn’t expect this to happen either. But we don’t need to give them the money directly; they have no evidence that those things were done by you. Even if they take it to Grandpa, we still have a case.”


    Alexander replied coldly, “There’s no case! Those things can be easily traced.”


    “Honey?” ra was worried.


    “Don’t worry; it’s just temporary. We’ll get it back eventually.” ra had been with Alexander for many years; although their rtionship wasn’t deeply affectionate, there was basic trust.


    In the end, ra also nodded in agreement.


    Seeing this scene made Walter furious inside.


    Why were his parents willing to give up a billion dors just because of a few words from Vivienne?


    Could Vivienne be siding with Jared and Tina?


    But he couldn’t stop them now.


    Two dayster.


    Lily was discharged from the hospital.


    Jasper informed everyone at home to wee her back.


    Tina was ying anime toys with Zackary while Jared apanied them.


    During weekdays, Velma had sses.


    Over the past few days, Zackary’s condition had improved significantly.


    Upon hearing Jasper’s notice, Tina raised an eyebrow.


    It really was an order without any discussion!


    She and Jared took Zackary downstairs and saw Lily walking in with Jasper.


    Although Lily stood behind Jasper, she looked as proud as a peacock with its tail fanned out.


    Her smug gaze swept past Tina and finallynded on Jared.


    That aggressive look of wanting to conquer Jared made people want to knock her arrogance down a notch.


    Tina’s gaze briefly rested on Lily before sweeping away lightly.


    When Lily noticed Tina staring at her, goosebumps rose all over her body; she clenched her fingers tightly for some sense of security.


    She still couldn’t forget the scene where Tina beat her up.


    Jasper walked to the main seat beside Annabelle and nced at everyone present. “Now that everyone is here, I have something to say: I’m nning to hold a banquet for Lily.”


    “What?” Juliet was the first to shout in surprise. “How can that be?”


    She never expected such words from Jasper’s mouth.


    After all, Lily was just an illegitimate daughter-a stain on Jasper’s record.


    But now…


    Griffin also frowned with a displeased expression.


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    Juliet frowned at Jasper. “Jasper, while I respect your decision, this might not be appropriate. She’s an illegitimate child; what right does she have for a banquet?”


    Tina also looked at Jasper with a mocking smile on her lips.


    Jared’s deep eyes glinted coldly as he nced sideways at Tina; seeing that she didn’t care much eased his expression considerably.


    Griffin cast his gaze on Lily disapprovingly as well. “Letting here home is enough; there’s no need for a banquet.”


    Initially favorable towards Lily joining the Reed family due to her actions made Griffin feel humiliated by her presence now.


    Jasper gave them all a calm look without speaking amidst their arguments until Emrys broke the silence: “I believe we should hold the banquet; Lily is Dad’s daughter-that’s an undeniable fact-and we should celebrate ordingly.”