The Prison-Made Queen novel Chapter 389

In the study, Lance Conner had just finished a call, and his expression was terrifyingly dark. He slammed his phone onto the desk, his voice sharp and severe. "Carola, get in here!"

Outside the door, Carola stiffened. Her fingers nervously twisted the hem of her shirt as she slowly pushed the door open. "Lance... you wanted to see me?"

Lance stared at her coldly. "Did you just go to Dad to ask for investment money?"

Carola’s eyes shifted evasively, her voice as quiet as a mosquito. "I... I just wanted to help Clive..."

"Clive?" Lance stood up abruptly, his voice rising in volume. "Carola! Is your brain filled with water? For the sake of a celebrity like Clive, you're ignoring the reality of our own family's situation?"

Carola shrank back at his shout, her eyes instantly reddening. "Lance, why are you yelling? Clive is in trouble, what's wrong with helping him?"

Lance was so angry his temples throbbed. "Help him? Do you have any idea why the Fulton family withdrew their capital? Clive offended Judy! The Fulton family are in-laws with the Langley Group! Where does the Conner family get the nerve to go against the Fultons?"

He grabbed a file from his desk and threw it down in front of Carola. "Think about it! Last time, because you insulted Leilani, Grandma’s illness still hasn't been treated! The family is frantic over Grandma's health, and you have the leisure to worry about whether Clive lives or dies?"

Scolded into silence, Carola’s face turned pale, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I... I didn't mean to. Besides, who is Leilani anyway? She's just a liar. I was doing it for Grandma's own good..."

"Shut up!" Lance cut her off sharply, his eyes like knives. "You're still obsessed with this delusion? Leilani is a famous doctor in the circle now! By offending her, you’ve cut off Grandma's only lifeline!"

Carola didn't dare make a sound, only lowering her head to sob.

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