NovelXXXChapter 992: Jenesis interjected sharply before she could finish, "It's well-known that projects associated with Carrie's Katrina pseudonym are highly profitable. Investors queue up for a chance to participate. Offering to invest in such lucrative ventures hardly seems like an apology, Ms. Hinks-doesn't it seem a bit too greedy?" Jenesis enjoyed a level of familial support that exceeded ten times what Alethea received from her own family. As the sole daughter of the Morrison family, she had been indulged from a young age.
Despite being a formidable woman herself as head of her family, Kelsey lacked the boldness that characterized Jenesis.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtPrepared for slevel of humiliation in her apology, Kelsey found Jenesis's response milder than anticipated. She responded with a courteous smile, "You're right, Ms. Morrison. This proposal is indeed more of a mutual benefit than an apology. I should have been clearer." Kelsey's demeanor was uncharacteristically subdued and respectful, lacking the assertiveness usually seen in her professional interactions. She then turned to Carrie with a hopeful smile. "We happen to own an island that closely matches the setting described in your script. We considered making it a tourist spot but hesitated due to potential environmental damage. Under your stewardship, Carrie, the island would be well preserved." Discover fresh tales at g al no vs,Carrie was intrigued, not fully aware of the island's worth but understanding it was significant, possibly valued in the nine figures.
For Carrie, trading something worth over a hundred million for forgiveness was a deal she could easily accept. It wasn't that she had never been realistic. There was a twhen she saw money as meaningless, but life had taught her that, in the end, money held real value.
If she had been financially independent earlier, she might have avoided being manipulated by Tristan for Gracie's medical bills or approaching Kristopher in desperation. None of the tragedies would have occurred.
Her initial divorce had left her with nothing, forcing her once again to seek financial help for Gracie's sake from Kristopher.
Moreover, she saw the Hinks family's compensation as a justified consequence for their actions.
Carrie replied thoughtfully, "Ms. Hinks, if you're sincere about this investment, please discuss the specifics with my office directly." Her words suggested that she had accepted the Hinks family's offer, implying her willingness to forgive Alethea's actions. To Carrie, what Alethea had done wasn't severe enough to cause real harm. A small financial compensation was more than enough to settle the matter. She was confident that this lesson would deprive Alethea of any future recklessness.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYet, Kelsey's reaction to Carrie's acceptance was not relief but a deepening concern, suggesting unresolved complexities in the situation.
Jenesis observed the shift in Kelsey's expression and asked directly. "Ms.
Hinks, is there something else?”
For a moment, silence hung in the air. Then, Kody, who had remained quiet until now, finally spoke in a calm, measured tone "Since we agreed to put the past behind us, it's over. None of us will bring it up again, and our families will remain friends. If there's anything else, just say it. The Morrison family doesn't make things difficult for others."
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