Chapter 569 Reflections On Worthless Thoughts

• Afterwards, Shelly Jones spent half a day arguing with her father over the phone. Typically, there was no room for negotiation when it came to the land in their village. Not even Shelly Jones, let alone myself, could resolve the matter. The contract had already been signed and sealed, and without locating the village Boss who had fled, any further discussion would be futile.
• However, Shelly Jones eventually relented due to her father's unreasonable behavior. Every time she mentioned laws and regulations, her father would bring up the favor of raising her, the assistance the village had provided in the past, and would accuse her of ingratitude. He claimed she had forgotten her family once she achieved success, labeling her as arrogant and ungrateful, even expressing regret for sending her to school.
• This was the most shameless form of emotional manipulation I had ever witnessed, surpassing even my own parents, BillyBilly! Even at his worst, Henry Hushton never had the audacity to request money or favors from me once I found success. And as devious as my father could be, he never threatened to take all the money I earned for his own enjoyment.