Chapter 952: Bait her?
[Miller Family]
"Dad, we should accept Penelope Bennet’s offer," Theo Miller turned to the head seat where his father was sitting, having breakfast. "This is the best offer we could get."
His father’s face hardened, but he didn’t say a word. His wife, on the other hand, sighed heavily.
"I knew it!" Mrs. Miller exclaimed. "The Bennet Family has been eyeing ours because they want it! Hah! Husband, even if it kills us, don’t let the Bennet Family have their way!"
"Mom!" Theo yelled. "How can you say that? Our family is slowly drowning. Our noses are barely above the surface!"
"But they are the Bennet Family! If they want our company, that means there’s still hope! How would you explain the Bennets’ interest in our company if there were no way out?!"
Theo clenched his teeth, his grip on his cutlery shaking. He shot his father a fiery glare, knowing his mother was only being controlled by her emotions.
"Dad," he breathed out. "Are you really planning to turn down Penelope’s offer?"
"Of course!" Mrs. Miller remarked. "Why else would your father send her away after everything she spewed last night—"
"No." Before Mrs. Miller could continue with her rant, Mr. Miller snapped his eyes at Theo. "Agreeing to her terms right away isn’t going to raise the price. If she wants the Miller Family, we still need to bait her."