Marco looked at Derek resolutely.
“Tell me,” Derek said expressionlessly.
Marco pushed the two documents in front of her back to Derek. “I won’t take any of these,” she said.
“What do you want?”
“You’ve known everything. Do you think I can still stay here and live with you, Serina, and Yolanda?”
Derek did not speak. Marco was so stubborn that she couldn’t be with them.
“So?”
“I want to go back to the United States. I don’t want your company or villa, but I want to have a good life in the United States. You have to ensure I am well provided for.”
Marco looked at Derek.
Derek grinned. “Your evidence is in my hands. As long as I give an order, you will face long imprisonment.”
“That is true, but if you want me to go to jail, why do you have to waste so much time talking to me? Firstly, you feel guilty. Secondly, I am Serina’s sister. Whether it is for Serina or Yolanda, I believe that you won’t hurt me!”
Derek did not speak. It was as Marco had said.
Marco was alone in the United States. Although she had Brodie’s help, Brodie had not made much money in recent years. He did not send much money to Marco.
So Marco’s life in the United States was tough.
Otherwise, she would not be reduced to a street punk.
“How much do you want?”
“Thirty million. You have to apply for the green cards for me and Brodie and buy a house in the best place in the United States. You know, we have been renting an apartment.”
Marco raised her eyebrows, her eyes filled with determination.
Derek was silent. He began to wonder if Marco had given up.
“Derek, you have over 10 billion. It won’t be difficult for you to do this.”
Marco smiled. “Also, I hope that you can give me and Brodie steady jobs. Otherwise, there will be a day when we spend all our money and turn to you again.”
“Marco, don’t be too greedy. Is thirty million not enough for you?”
“I have suffered for most of my life. Can’t I enjoy myself in the second half of my life? I hope thirty million will be transferred to my account today. The green cards and the house will take some time. I will give you a week.”
Seeing Marco’s confident expression, Derek sneered.
Marco asked for so much. She and Brodie could be carefree for the rest of their lives. It was much more enjoyable than being his wife.
Marco should have made up her mind.
“Okay, thirty million will be transferred to your account in a while. I will get the green cards and the house ready as soon as possible. In addition…”
Derek put the pistol back in the drawer. “All of your evidence is in my hands. Don’t play any tricks. Otherwise, not only will you not get anything, you might even have to go to the police station.”
“Sure. This is enough. It is more comfortable than being with you!” Marco stood up and smiled at Derek before walking away.
When she walked to the door, she suddenly stopped.
“Derek, do you know why I want you to get everything done in a week?”
Derek raised his head to look at Marco. She seemed to have changed into another person.
“It will be your wedding with Serina in a week. I want to leave before that. Sorry, I won’t attend your wedding, and I won’t give you my blessing.”
Derek was silent.
“I won’t give my blessing to the man I love when he marries another woman. I’m just that mean.”
The moment Marco lowered her head, a tear flowed down her cheek.
Derek saw her tear. It was her last goodbye.
Marco raised her head, wiped the tear off her face with her hand, and opened the door to leave.
Derek sighed deeply. Fortunately, all of this could finally come to a perfect end.
He immediately called Hayden into the office and asked him to get what Marco wanted ready.
…
Another night to work overtime.
Serina told stories to Cherry and Blueberry and got them asleep. She returned to the bedroom alone.
She was not in a good mood today. Originally, she wanted to talk to Yolanda. Since she gave birth to her children, she began to understand Yolanda.
How could there be so much hatred between a mother and her daughter?
However, unexpectedly, Yolanda had already returned to S City. She would not attend Serina’s wedding.
Derek was not back yet, so Serina was bored at home.
Serina took her computer to bed and began her manuscript while waiting for Derek.
As soon as Derek opened the door, he saw Serina typing on the keyboard.
“So hardworking, my great writer!”
Derek began to regret it. He should not have let the website give Serina so much pressure. She had started to stay up late.
“I was waiting for you. Why are you back so late?” Serina immediately turned off the computer.
“I’m almost done. Just one or two days. When I’m done, I’ll marry you and then go on a honeymoon.” Derek yawned. “I’m going to take a shower.”
Serina nodded.
Derek didn’t want Serina to wait too long, so he came out after a quick shower.
Just as he was about to go to bed, he returned to the door, took off his suit from the hanger, and took out a purple heart-shaped brocade box from the pocket.
“What is it?”
“Open it.” Derek lifted the quilt and went to bed. He put an arm around Serina’s shoulders.
Serina gently opened the brocade box. Inside it was a set of jewelry with a necklace and earrings.
The diamond light shone in the room where only the bedside lamp was on.
“So beautiful!”
“Wear them at the wedding, okay?”
Serina curled her lips and said, “But my ears, look…”
Derek came up to Serina and pushed her hair aside to take a look. Serina’s ears were still a little red and swollen.
“Why are your ears still swollen?”
“I don’t know. I applied ointment today, but there is still some pus. I don’t know if they will be better on the wedding day.” Serina looked at Derek worriedly.
“It doesn’t matter. If you get better, wear the jewelry. If not, don’t wear it.”
“I must wear it! There is only one wedding in my life! If I don’t wear it, it will be wasted.”
Serina winked at Derek. “How much is it?”