Chapter 165: Losing Everything
Tim stood frozen for a moment, watching Sylvia and Dina disappear from sight before finally breaking from his spot. His face remained stoic, though inside, he was seething. Just as he was about to make his move toward Paul’s mother, a voice interrupted him, smooth but venomous.
"Looks like you’ve lost the Smiths at this rate," Michael Astor said, manoeuvring his wheelchair closer. "But gained a Lancaster. If you play your cards right, the Lancaster is definitely the better pick. But—"
Before Michael could finish, Paul’s mother stormed toward Tim, her face twisted in rage. Without warning, she slapped him hard across the face, the sound echoing through the air.
"This is your daughter’s fault!" she shrieked, her voice thick with hysteria. "My Paul is innocent! The police dragged him away because of your bastard!"
Tim clenched his jaw, his cheek stinging, but he remained composed. Gently caressing the red mark on his face, he met her furious gaze with a firm, cold stare.
"Be very careful how you treat me," he warned, his voice low and menacing. "None of this would have happened if your son had just behaved himself. If Paul had focused his attention on Dina instead of harassing Rain, this whole mess could’ve been avoided. But your son couldn’t handle the fact that my bastard daughter already dumped him."
Paul’s mother staggered, nearly losing her balance. Her daughter rushed to her side, holding her up before she collapsed completely.
Tim took a step forward, his eyes narrowing. "If I were you, I’d think twice before opening your mouth again. The Lancaster family is not one to trifle with." Without waiting for a response, he turned to leave, but Michael rolled closer, refusing to be dismissed so easily.
"This show is enjoyable," Michael said with a twisted smirk. "As I mentioned, you could gain a lot from this, but damn, it’s infuriating to see that Lancaster get his hands on something I want."