In order to get the remaining five million, Klara could only promise. If they were gonna settle old scores, she would wait until she got the other five million.
"Yes, I believe you."
Wendy patted Klara's back, comforted her and comforted herself, it was temporarily over. As for the remaining five million, it depended on Klara's performance.
Wendy kept her words and transferred five million to Klara's account in the afternoon, and Klara finally had been relieved. Anyway, at least five million was back, which was a good start.
When Klara and Jonny ate out in the evening, she told Jonny about it. However, she did not tell him she apologized and admitted she was wrong.
She said it was smooth and Wendy was timid.
"Let me tell you, Wendy begged me so hard not to tell Brian, she almost got down on her knees and begged me. I am softhearted, so I promised her I wouldn't say anything and I'd give her another chance."
Klara spoke triumphantly, as if she played perfectly. It was as if Wendy was passive throughout the whole process.
"You are right. We can give her a chance and should not drive her into a corner."
After first praising Klara, Jonny got to the point.
"Has she paid you back?"
"Yes, five million, and she said she would pay the rest as soon as possible. Five million is fine. We can't push too hard. Besides, I have something on her, and I'm not afraid she won't give it to me."
Five million had been made Klara happy, and she did not hide it from Jonny. From her perspective, five million meant nothing to Jonny.
"Well, yes. Take your time, as long as she will give you back."
Jonny was distracted, now his mind was on the five million of Klara. Now that the money was back, he deserved a lot of credit. He would find an opportunity to borrow it.
"By the way, are you going to tell Brian about this?"
Jonny needed to know what Klara thought so he could be ready. After all, once Brian knew about this, his identity could not be concealed.
"I haven't decided yet, It depends on Wendy's attitude."
Klara could not say that Brian had known about this matter, or the lie would have been exposed.
"I have a suggestion for you. If Wendy returns the money to you, you should ignore it. After all, it's their business, and it's not good for us to get involved. If things get bad, I will be involved, since I'm the one who told you."
Jonny felt he could get some money, and got a chance to see Winnie by doing so.
"Yes, I'll take your advice. My money is not a big deal.. Don't let me undermine your business or trust on you."
Klara promised readily, in fact, she was waiting for this sentence. She had nothing to threaten Wendy now. So she would rather help Jonny.
Rufus finally got well, probably he learned that Isobel was safe. But he was still preoccupied.
He sat alone in the courtyard while the kids were taking a nap, thinking about what he should do to make everyone feel relieved.
But it was hard because there were so many people involved.
"Dad, why are you sitting here?"
Stella appeared at this time, and Rufus took a deep breath.
"I came out for some air."
Rufus was perfunctory.
"You should take a nap at this hour."
Stella nagged. Her father just got well and Stella wanted him to pay attention to his health.
"I can't fall asleep."
Rufus exposed his mind.
Stella understood he must still be thinking about Isobel. Even if she and Brian opposed, he wanted to insist.
Stella knew everything, but she could not mention this topic.
She sat down.
"Dad, you can leave Brian to deal with his things himself. There's nothing we can do. It's no use worrying."
Stella said her father was worried about Brian, so his father should understand her resistance.
"It's not just about the relationship. There are so many things involved.”
Rufus knew the intentional avoidance of Stella, but she did not know these things could not be separated at all. Brian, Winnie, Isobel and he had involved.
"Dad, the only obstacle between Brian and Winwin is grandfather, and nothing else can be involved."
"Don't think too much. Brian is so excellent that I am sure he can do well in this matter."
Rufus could act as if nothing had happened, but Felix was really nervous. He was worried Winnie would leave and give up on Brian.
"I don't know that yet. What do you mean by that?"
Rufus was confused.
He disliked Winnie and looked forward to Winnie's departure. If Winnie really left the city, he should be happy. Why he talked about it in a gloomy mood today?
Was he afraid that Brian would leave with Winnie?
Rufus guessed, but he was disappointed. If so, her father's attitude and stance did not waver, he was still selfish.
"If she leaves the city, will she take the kids with her? If so, will Brian stay?"
Felix gave his answerd.
"I don’t know."
What could Rufus say? Winnie had the right to take away the kids. These things were out of their control.
"Grandpa, it's normal for Winwin to take away the kids. After all, we've already given her custody of the kids, and it's her right to take them wherever she wants. As for Brian, I do not think she will take him away, for she has not yet forgiven him."
Stella said so in order not to let grandpa worry, in fact, if Brian really leave with her, Winnie could not stop him.
"That's what I am worried about. I talked to her two days ago, and she said firmly that she could not be with Brian. But Brian told me that once Winnie leaves, he will certainly follow her."
"I am thinking that if Director Chambers can accept Brian again, we will live together in the suburbs as before, and I have promised Brian not to force him to marry. The result is good for everyone."
"But if Director Chambers leaves, it's a big deal."
Felix spoke out his worries, but Rufus felt his father was ambivalent.
"Dad, don't think too much about it. It's out of our control. Brian has grown up and he has his own thoughts, and his own power of discerning things."
"Even if we force him to stay, his heart is not here and he will not work conscientiously. You get old, there are some things you should not think about. Your body is the most important."
Rufus said. He could not control Brian or his father, he could only persuade them.
"How could I not worry? The Bennet Group has been my life's work. I'm still alive. Do you want me to let it go down?"
It was obvious that Felix could not control his emotions. He had his reason to insist on it and he could not just give it up.
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