Gemma finally abandoned the idea of seeking out Carole right away.
In the evening.
When Saul and Vanessa heard the news, they were beside themselves with excitement.
Fifty million and three storefront properties.
Good heavens! They had never seen so much money in their lives.
"Honey, starting tomorrow, we won't have to clock in at work anymore. We're going to be rich guys!" Saul hugged Vanessa, his voice shaking with excitement.
Vanessa was thrilled too, "Can you believe your little sister? Always so quiet, and now look at her—a few months and she's opened up her own diner."
"She didn't pull that off on her own!" Saul sneered, "Didn't you hear what the eldest said? Carole's being kept by some rich sugar daddy! All those goodies are from him!"
Vanessa dropped the subject and continued, "I've been thinking, once we get that fifty million tomorrow, let's buy a villa in the same neighborhood as your sister. With the rest, we can hire four housekeepers..."
Vanessa had always envied Elaine for being a wealthy housewife, having several housekeepers, and not needing to lift a finger.
Now, it was her time to shine, no longer living in Elaine's shadow.
Saul nodded in agreement, "Babe, don't forget about the diner! Mom said you're in charge of the finances, and I'm the boss. We'll be the perfect team, work will be a breeze!"
Having control over the finances was something Vanessa naturally desired.
That night, the Yeager family, including Saul and Vanessa, hardly slept a wink.
Driven by excitement, they were up and about at 5:30 in the morning.
In the winter dawn, the sky was still dark.
The family sat in the living room, strategizing the future of the diner and then discussing how to spend that fifty million.
Vanessa suggested hiring a few housekeepers to take good care of Gemma.
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