Chapter 266

Chapter 266

Clothes, shoes, bags, beds, sofas, curtains...

Everything visible to the eye was taken away.

The huge villa was completely empty, with voices echoing when people spoke.

Quentin watched helplessly as his home was stripped bare, so angry that veins bulged on his forehead and his vision went dark.

Tamsin couldn't deal with Chase, so she wanted to hit Veda.

But Veda was smart and never took a loss. She hid behind those burly men and didn't suffer at all.

After everything was moved out, Chase's anger subsided quite a bit, "We're family, but don't think about taking advantage. And the money in your bank accounts—I'll have someone watch it. Want to run? Don't even think about it."

"I've already talked to a lawyer. Soon someone will freeze all your accounts. Whatever money you're still hiding, take it out now. And all of you, acting like elders all the time—it's time to contribute something."

"Those with money give money, those with stuff give stuff. If my family's company goes bankrupt, don't expect to live the good life either."

Everyone in the Scott family lived off the Garcia family.

Now why should the Scotts still wear gold and silver when the Garcias had fallen on hard times?

After warning them in anger, Chase left with Veda.

As soon as they left, crying and wailing suddenly broke out.

"It's over, we can't live like this anymore. The rooms have been emptied, all those clothes and shoes we bought were sold off, not even pajamas were left."

"What do we do? My son is still studying abroad. Tuition is due soon. If the account gets locked, what then? Are we supposed to let my son starve to death abroad?"

The Scott family was in despair.

That's when Diana showed up. She looked around curiously and clapped her hands, "The Scott family genes are really strong, huh? Is this what ungrateful genes look like? Chase is so good to you—worried you'd get tired packing, so he moved everything out for you."

Nora was also shocked.

They had just watched everything clearly from the balcony across the way.

They knew the big trucks had hauled away over a dozen loads of stuff.

But they didn't expect the house to be cleaned out this thoroughly.

Even the floor carpets were gone. Except for the paint on the walls that couldn't be taken, almost nothing was left.

Seeing Diana arrive, Quentin was furious, "What are you doing here? Come to watch the show?"

Facing everyone's angry looks, Diana smiled and nodded, "Congratulations, you got it right. I'm here to watch the show. All these years, you've lived the good life thanks to the Garcia family's connections. Now it's time to take it all back."

Back then, the Scott family had caused plenty of trouble.

Especially when Aria was still alive, these people showed up at the hospital again and again, clearly trying to provoke her on purpose.

Now, finally, it was these people's turn to suffer.

Diana looked around and raised her eyebrows, "Nora, the house has been stripped like this. If they want to sell it, will it fetch a good price?"

Nora caught on, "Of course not. You know what? Houses here are all about the fancy renovations, and people really care about luck. This place had a perfectly good house, and now the family business has collapsed—bad luck. I'm afraid it won't sell."

Business people care most about these things.

A perfectly good house, but the people living in it suddenly went bankrupt.

What does that mean? Of course the house has bad luck.

Diana exclaimed knowingly, "Oh, so that's how it is. You'd better figure out how to sell the house quickly, or else you won't even be able to keep this last bit of property. After all, Chase said he'd come to seize your assets."

Diana left.

But the words she left behind struck everyone's heart.

Quentin knew clearly that Chase was ungrateful and meant what he said. Since he had already said he would make their family pay, he would do it.

What if all the family's assets were seized? What would they do?

Tamsin made up her mind, "What are you all waiting for? Go ask around, ask if anyone wants to buy the house, buy it right away. Let's go transfer the deed after work, or we won't even be able to keep this."

The Scott family was now at the end of their rope with no other options. All the valuable things had been taken, and their accounts were about to be frozen.

Better to take this opportunity to transfer whatever assets they could or withdraw whatever money they could.

The Scott family split up to take action.

Meanwhile, Diana got in the car and laughed, "These people finally got what they deserved. I'm really curious what it'll be like when they turn on each other."

Finally having a moment to check her phone, she was stunned by the calls and messages on it.

Was Michael really this free?

All day long, either messages or calls.

Nora glanced over, then looked at her own phone, her eyes dimming, "See? This is the difference between us. Even if I don't check my phone for days, I won't have as many missed calls and messages as you."

The gap between Michael and Brian was just too big.

Michael somehow always wanted to be with Diana all the time.

But Brian was like an iceberg. Every time they met, it was like going through the motions—a simple greeting, then each doing their own thing.

Thinking about it carefully, Nora realized she hadn't seen him in a long time.

Seeing Nora's dejected look, Diana rolled her eyes, "Come on, I've told you so many times to stay away from Brian, but you won't listen. Now you're complaining again. If you ask me, just make it clear once and for all—if you like each other, be together; if not, break up quickly."

Nora still couldn't let go, "I know you think I'm being weak, but what can I do? I just can't let go."

No matter what, Brian was the person she had secretly loved for years.

Even though the two of them were together but seemed to have no real connection and hadn't gone public, Nora still couldn't let go.

Diana sighed helplessly, "Fine, I know you like him. I hope your dreams come true soon."

Even knowing it was impossible, there still had to be hope.

After all, you still need to have dreams—what if they come true?

Nora shrugged and looked ahead, "Drop me off at the subway station, then go home. Don't make Michael wait too long."

Diana didn't object. She dropped Nora off at the subway station and drove home.