Chapter 52 Your End Is Near

• “Oh no, Dad, I've just taken on a major project and invested all my money into it. How about this? I'll try to borrow some from my friends. If I manage to get it, I'll call you right away, okay?” Wallace said.
• Jeremiah sighed quietly, fully aware of how shrewd his son-in-law could be. Wallace's supposed offer to help by borrowing money was just a convenient excuse. “All right. Thanks for trying, Wallace.”
• After hanging up, Jeremiah's face darkened with frustration. Suddenly, he picked up his cup and, with a resounding crash, shattered it against the floor.