Breaking a promise

Silence engulfed the room, and Mrs. Taylor frowned before she cleared her throat and said, “We trusted you and give Emma to your bastard, and you betrayed us the moment your son-”

“He’s not my child anymore.” Mr. Briggs coldly interrupted.

“Well, the moment he rebelled against you, you turned on our family... So how do you expect us to trust you when you have the means and ability to back out from any deal you make?”

“Well, that's why I drafted out a contract. Mr. Alfred is offering fifty million for the project, and if we settled on Theo marrying your granddaughter and living with you, I will offer you fifty percent of the fifty million.”

Shock by her husband's sudden decision that she knew nothing about, Deborah cried, “Honey-”

“Stay out of this woman.” Mr. Briggs sternly replied, shooting his wife a deadly glare , and then, his gaze shifted to Mrs. Taylor as he added, “What do you say to such an offer?”

“Also, you wouldn't need to feed me like that bastard or worry about me beco