"But if my father finds out about the funds I secretly transferred to the Cross family, he'll never forgive me. So, I'll have to take them with me."
Victoria's eyes flew open. How could they let money that had already entered the Cross family's pockets be taken back?
"Mom, if I withdraw those funds, I'm afraid the Cross Group will collapse. If the company goes bankrupt and you're paralyzed, Darren will be too busy looking for a job to take care of you."
"And with the Cross family bankrupt, there will be no more maids, so no one will be left to look after you. Seeing you in this state… it's just heartbreaking to think about. You've always been so proud of your appearance, and now you're forced to endure this. It's so pathetic."
Marie's words were like slaps across Victoria's face, filling her with shame, anger, and fear.
If Marie really pulled the funding and the Cross Group went under, how would she survive in her current condition?
Victoria knew she was no match for Marie. She spoke through her pain.
"I'm… I'm sorry! It was… was Natalie who did this to me. Marie, my dear daughter-in-law… don't… don't leave me."
Marie smiled triumphantly. "Mom, how could I ever leave you? Right now, the Cross family would be bankrupt without me. I can't bear to see you so miserable or watch the family fall apart. Mom, you're paralyzed because Natalie refused to save you. She did it on purpose. And the crisis the Cross family is facing is because Natalie encouraged Terence to attack us. Don't worry, I'll get revenge for you."
Victoria gritted her teeth. She had no other choice.
At that moment, she hated Natalie, but she also hated Marie. She knew Marie was the one who had started all of this; she knew it was all an act.
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