Sheryn’s resentment was swelling inside her like a sponge soaked to bursting, ready to split wide open.

As Yale helped Tyler back toward the ward, he asked, “What’s your move on Ms. Lyons?”

He knew Tyler’s temperament. If Sheryn had pushed it this far, Tyler wasn’t going to just let it slide.

Tyler thought for a moment. “Cut off every card they’ve got. If she wants to be Howard’spdog, let’s see if

he’s willing to feed her.”

Yale chuckled. “That’s not happening. Howard can barely keep himself together. He’s not about to bankroll Ms. Lyons. She’s no use to him, anyway.”

Tyler smirked and patted Yale on the shoulder. b“/bbIf /byou can see that and they can’t, that’s their problem. I gave them a chance, but they refused to take it.”

b“/bYou’ve already done more than enough. Whatever her mother did for you years ago, they’ve taken plenty from you since,” Yale said.

“Push the evidence search, and get me the bestwyer you can find,” Tyler replied.

If Howard won this case, he would only get bolder.

Yale seemed troubled. “Sir, the Ziegler family beat us to it. They’ve already locked in the top attorney in Yurelia City.”

Tyler frowned. Of course, Steven had probably mapped out every move before evening to talk. They were already picking the bones clean.

Tyler scrolled through his contacts, then held his phone out to Yale. “Find this guy. He’s supposed to be a big name overseas. He’s originally from here.”

Yale saved the number without another word.

After leaving the hospital, Sheryn headed straight for Howard. When she opened the door, he was sprawled on the bed. He looked awfully pale in the face.

She leaned closer, her deference looking almost rehearsed.

“Howard, I did everything you asked. Now it’s your turn to keep your promise.”

“100,000,” Howard said, like the number was carved in stone.

Her expression changed. “100,000? We agreed on 1.5 million!”

Howard snorted.

“Do you really think I’d hand over that much? You’re a turncoat. Tyler may have stolen the woman bI /bwanted, but I respect him. He’s been footing the bill for you and your mother for years, and this is how you pay him back? By selling him out? Do you think I’d trust you?”

Howard had plenty of money, but he wasn’t stupid.

Sheryn’s chest heaved with rage.

“You can’t do this! You’re loaded! You don’t need to stiff me! If you back out, I’ll go to the police right now

and tell them exactly what happened!”

Howard looked like he was enjoying himself.

“Be my guest. Call them right now. But after switching your story so many times, do you really think

anyone’s going to believe you?”