Chapter 14 - Abigail Rejects The Five Million Dollar Bribe
Abigail stared at the powerful businesswoman with absolute disdain, her resolve hardening like tempered steel. "Five million dollars would change your life forever, Abigail; you could buy your family a mansion and never work again," Victoria pressed, pulling a signed cashier's check from her coat pocket.
Abigail stepped closer to Victoria, looking her directly in the eyes with fearless intensity. "My mother taught me that money earned through betrayal is a curse that follows you to your grave," Abigail declared firmly.
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"You can take your five million dollars and stay away from me and Mr. Cross," she added before turning on her heel and walking briskly toward the subway station.
Inside the town car, Victoria watched Abigail walk away, her eyes flashing with dangerous, bitter frustration. "If we can't buy her, we will destroy her," Victoria ordered her driver through the intercom.
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