Balthazar Shaw was certain of what Aurelia Shaw said. Hearing her words, he asked in return, "What do you want to do?"
He knew that over the years, Aurelia had grievances against Clara Philips and her daughter. Since they were at fault first, let her vent her anger.
"The other party has receipts and documentation. We're in the wrong on this. If it blows up, it won't be good for Jovana Shaw's image." The person named was trembling not far away, but Aurelia's expression remained unchanged, and her voice was still calm, "The other party only wants a million. We give them the million, retrieve the documentation, and in the future, if they try to cheat, we'll report to the police directly. But I doubt they'll dare to ask for more."
Balthazar hadn't expected Aurelia to actually want to help Jovana deal with this matter. He was moved. "Alright, let's handle it as you said, Aurelia, you..."
He opened his mouth to say something, hesitated for a long moment, and in the end, couldn't say anything.
Aurelia didn't wait for him to finish. "But if you pay for this, she won't learn any lesson and might make the same foolish mistake again."
"Then how do you think we should handle it?"
Hearing Aurelia's calm and unwavering voice, Balthazar felt a sense of disappointment.
"Deduct this million from her allowance monthly. We'll talk when it's fully deducted."
After Aurelia finished speaking, she saw Jovana get agitated and want to step forward. She raised her peach-blossom eyes, and with a glance, Jovana froze in place, too scared to move.
"Let's handle it ," Balthazar also agreed it was the best solution.
Recalling what Teacher Yao had said, a surge of anger rose in his chest.
"Tell Uncle Wu, she's not allowed to go anywhere after school. Bring her straight home!"
Balthazar's voice was loud. Although Aurelia wasn't on speakerphone, everyone present heard it.
Uncle Wu was also there and reflexively glanced at Jovana upon hearing that.
Jovana's face looked grim and stiffened.
He had long been displeased with how Jovana acted like a well-behaved girl at home but bought all sorts of luxury items and handbags outside. Such a woman couldn't compare to the eldest daughter; she wasn't even worth a toe of hers.
Uncle Wu sneered in his heart but didn't dare to show it outwardly.
Although he was aligned with the eldest daughter, half of the family's affairs were controlled by Clara and her daughter. Offending them openly would threaten his livelihood.
"Uncle Wu, you heard my father," Aurelia hung up the phone, raised an eyebrow at Uncle Wu, and said in a deliberately stern tone, "Bring the second Miss home on time after school. If you dare to help her hide anything, even if you've worked for us for so many years, don't blame me for not showing you face."
"I understand, Miss. I definitely won't help the second Miss hide anything."
Uncle Wu knew Aurelia was saying this for his sake, so Clara and her daughter wouldn't retaliate against him later. He humbly agreed, grateful for the eldest daughter's care for him.
Just then, Jovana's sharp voice suddenly rang out, "I already gave you that million! Why do I have to give you another million?"
"Gave it to me?" Aurelia's red lips curled up, "You don't owe me money, why would you give it to me? The documentation and receipts aren't in my hands. Even if you had to give money, it should go to the one with the documentation."
"You..." Jovana was at a loss for words.
"If you don't agree, I can immediately call Dad and have him revoke his decision, but..." Aurelia paused, "if those people don't get their money and cause a scene at your school, I won't be responsible."