Chapter 229
ra didn''t even flinch. Instead, she let out a light chuckle, "Paolo, is there some legal matter you
want me to represent you in? If so, we can talk at the office tomorrow."
"ra, cut the act. Are you going to sit there and tell me you weren''t behind the fiasco at Heidi’s
party today? Your little stunt didn''t just tarnish her reputation. It also dragged her mother''s good
name through the mud. If you don’t step up and publicly apologize, don’t expect me to y nice."
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A mockingugh echoed silently in ra''s mind. Paolo sure had a soft spot for his daughter. He
didn’t even bother with an investigation and just assumed Heidi was an innocent victim. What a
doting father he was.
ra wasn’t intimidated by his bluster. Her response was calm, even nonchnt. "Paolo, let''s not
throw around baseless usations, or I might have to sue you for defamation."
For the first time, Paolo was engaging in a head-on confrontation with ra, and he was taken
aback by her sharp tongue and audacity.
The Campbells were a powerhouse in Northbridge, and crushing the Bells could be done in a
heartbeat. Yet, this girl showed no fear.
His face darkened further. "ra, you can keep your apologies. Just leave Ian. I''ll give you fifty
million. Take the money, go abroad, and nevere back. If not, I’ll make life miserable for your
father and your friends too."
His daughter was sobbing on the sofa like a delicate flower, and Paolo’s heart ached.
He had never seen ra as a threat. Heidi outshone her in every conceivable way - in talent and
family background. He always believed his daughter would emerge victorious in the love triangle
involving Heidi, ra, and Ian.
However, things were not as simple as he thought. Ian was willing to risk his life for ra. This
realization unsettled Paolo’s usually stoic heart. If he didn''t take action, his daughter would lose not
only Ian but her honor as well.
ra scoffed lightly, "Paolo, you might want to save that money for your daughter''s legal fees. Who
knows? She might end up behind bars one day. As for who you choose to target, that''s your
prerogative. But just a heads-up, I''m not a pushover, and the Campbell family has its share of
skeletons. If you''re not afraid of what I might dig up, by all means, make your move."
"How dare you threaten me! Do you think you, a merewyer, can take down the Campbells? Don''t
overestimate yourself!"
"Whether I''m overestimating myself or not, Paolo, you''ll just have to wait and see."
After dropping that line, ra was about to hang up the phone, but it was snatched from her grip
unexpectedly. Before she could react, she heard Ian''s voice, cold and low. "Paolo, if you''re not
afraid of risking your family''s legacy, go ahead ande after my father-inw. You know I don''t
y favorites."
Paolo was fuming, his blood boiling with anger. Ian was willing to disregard the rtionship between
their families for ra, even going as far as protecting Casey as if he were his father-inw.
Paolo ground his teeth. "Ian, don''t forget what Heidi has lost trying to save you. You dismiss her
feelings, calling someone else''s dad ''father-inw.'' Have you ever considered how I feel?"
Ian chuckled softly, "Paolo, are you getting forgetful? Wasn''t it you who personally called off my
engagement with Heidi? And even if it wasn''t called off, do you still really think Heidi is a match for
me?"
Paolo was left speechless, struggling to catch his breath. After a few seconds, clutching his chest,
he managed to say, "Don''t listen to ra''s nonsense. She orchestrated everything that happened to
Heidi, a vindictive move to get back at my daughter. You’re protecting a venomous woman like she''s
some precious gem. Someday, she''ll turn on you."
Ian nced at ra, his eyes filled with a tender concern as he pulled her into his embrace. If she
ever found out Paolo was her biological father, how heartbroken she would be. To insult her over
some mistress'' child was beyondprehension.