Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Chapter 242

"Listen, young lady, stop playing the victim here! Don't think that pretending to be dead and latching onto a sugar daddy solves everything! Now that your sugar daddy doesn't want you anymore, you better replace another wealthy husband to clear the $80 million gambling debt your mother owes us, or I won't let you off so easily!"

"What? $80 million?!" Nichole's face turned pale. "How do we owe so much money?"

"What do you think?"

The men exchanged glances, and at that moment, Nichole realized something. "You're loan sharks! That's illegal!"

"Illegal?"

The men burst into laughter.

"You think you have the right to talk law with me? Debts must be repaid. It's only natural! Your mother signed the IOU herself! It must be paid!"

"I've had nothing to do with her for ages! Why should I have to pay?"

"A daughter pays her mother's debts. Did you think changing your identity would make any difference?" One of the men held up a birth certificate, sneering, "We've got all the dirt on you and your mother here. You won't escape this debt in this lifetime!"

At that moment, Ada walked into the room, feigning confusion. "What's going on? Why is everyone standing? Please, sit down, and let's continue our meal."

Though her complexion was still ghastly, Nichole collected her thoughts and sat down. She couldn't stomach a single bite.

"Ada, I'm not feeling well. I think I need to head back."

"Is it serious? Do you want me to drive you?"

"No, thanks."

Nichole fled as if escaping danger.

Ada watched her leave, her gaze turning icy.

"Ada, was it? Let's talk business," one of the men said, placing his hand inappropriately on Ada's leg.

Ada simply smiled, then stood up, saying, "I'm sorry. I've got this bill today. Enjoy your meal."

With that, Ada left the room, leaving the group bewildered.

Meanwhile, Sophie had already received the surveillance footage.

She knew these were not people to mess with. All were involved in shady businesses, and were dangerous to provoke. But with this footage, she could finally uncover some of Nichole's secrets. Sophie watched the video and listened to the entire conversation between Nichole and the shady merchants.

What did they mean by Nichole 'pretending to be dead?'

Sophie was pondering the question when suddenly her office phone rang. She answered, and the police officer on the other line said, "Ms. Sophie? This is the Devonport precinct." "Yes, speaking."

"We've identified the anonymous poster online, but..."

"What is it?"

"Well, this anonymous poster died five years ago."

"Five years ago? Died?"

Sophie was taken aback.

The words from the video echoed in her mind.

'Your mother has owed us for five years of gambling debts!'

'Don't think pretending to be dead and replaceing a sugar daddy fixes everything!'

Nichole had five years of gambling debts and was pretending to be dead.

Soon, Sophie had her answer. So, this was Nichole's secret.

At that moment, there was a knock on the office door, and Colt walked in, saying, "Madam, Mr. Burke has sent me to take you home."