Scarlett didn't have time to think too much and stepped forward, saying, "Is there a misunderstanding here? Maybe Thomas was inexperienced and got tricked by someone!"
This was one of the pre-planned excuses they had come up with.
If things went south, they could deny that they had taken the money and blame it on being tricked.
Hearing this, Benjamin sneered, "Tricked? Do you think I'll believe that?"
"Brother, you have to believe me. I didn't do anything to betray you. I did everything for the company, for the profit of those two points. I ran around and found a suitable company, and I gave them all the money. I had no idea he would trick me like this!"
Thomas knelt on the ground, holding onto Benjamin's leg and crying miserably.
Emma watched coldly, her eyes filled with a hint of mockery.
When it came to acting, this family of three were all experts!
If someone who didn't know the truth saw this, they would probably think that Thomas was the victim.
Benjamin's eyebrows furrowed tightly, his face looking very unpleasant as he pursed his lips and remained silent.
This was a big deal!
He was really angry.
"Brother, I really was tricked. You have to believe me," Thomas said, crying even harder and begging in every way he could.
"Brother, don't you remember? I saved you twice when we were kids. You said I was the most important brother in your life, and that we were closer than real brothers! Have you forgotten all of that, brother...?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Benjamin's anger visibly subsided. Emma stood by, knowing full well that these words were like a get-out-of-jail-free card for her father.
Benjamin was indeed a man of loyalty and gratitude. When he was a child, Thomas had saved him twice.
Once, when Benjamin accidentally fell into the water, Thomas jumped in to save him. It was said that the two brothers almost died together that time.
Another time, when Benjamin encountered a wolf on the mountain, Thomas risked his life to run with him until they finally met some hunters and escaped danger.
Therefore, even after Benjamin became successful and got married and had children, he never forgot his brother. He was infinitely tolerant of everything Thomas did...
And this was also the reason why Emma knew about the evil intentions of Thomas and his family but was not willing to expose them directly. If she couldn't strike a fatal blow, there was no need to give the enemy a painless one.
Sure enough, after Thomas finished speaking, Benjamin sighed and said, "Starting tomorrow, you don't have to go to the company anymore. I will handle this matter." He picked up the heavy burden and put it down gently.
The implication was that he would take care of this matter and pay the 60 million hole out of his own pocket.
Thomas also knew that even if Benjamin forgave him for this mistake, the other shareholders would not let it go easily, so the position of the company's purchasing vice president could only be revoked...
But this was already the best result.
Benjamin lowered his head and choked, "Thank you, brother..."
The incident passed just like that. Benjamin didn't stay long and went back to the company after saying goodbye to Amelia.
The atmosphere at home was awkward, and even the servants didn't dare to speak. Amelia rubbed her temples, obviously suffering from a headache again.
Emma ordered a servant to make a cup of hot milk and helped Amelia to her room, saying, "Mom, let me help you rest." "Okay." Amelia nodded wearily.
"Noah, Emma, it's getting late. You two should go to bed early. You have classes the day after tomorrow." "Okay." After sending Amelia to her room, Emma took her younger brother upstairs.
Noah was still fuming and said, "Dad is too good to them. I thought he would kick them out this time, but he just let it go when he's not angry." Emma chuckled. "Isn't this a common thing? You'll get used to it."
As she spoke, she casually tapped her phone screen. Fortunately, Noah was too angry to notice that Emma was editing a video. And this video was anonymously sent to Scarlett... The first gift was called "Day and Night Reversal".
This video was the second gift Emma gave to the Harris Family.
The novel is called "Dog Bites Dog".
....
Downstairs...
Scarlett was pleased to see how easily Benjamin was dismissed. She even patted Thomas on the shoulder and exclaimed happily, "You're a genius! Your trick always works!"
Isabella had remained silent earlier, but now that they were alone, she couldn't help but nod in admiration. "Dad's plan was so clever! I almost felt sorry for him."
Their crying scenes were so convincing that they shed real tears and expressed genuine anger and betrayal.
The whole scene was perfect!
Thomas, however, was annoyed by the constant nagging from the two women. "Shut up, both of you! Don't say anything!"
Everyone thought he was just acting, but in reality... he was truly deceived. All his tears and anger were real.
But how could he tell the mother and daughter the truth?
He was too ashamed to say anything!
Scarlett, who had been slapped in the face twice, was now furious. She grabbed Thomas's arm and said, "What's wrong with you today? You keep insulting me.
I won't argue with you because of the money. Just give me the money and I'll take care of it!"
But Thomas just slammed the door and left.
"You!" Scarlett was about to chase after him, but Isabella stopped her. "Mom, don't be impulsive. You never know who might be listening behind the walls!"
This is Miller Family after all, we need to be more restrained.
"Don't worry, my dad won't spend money recklessly. He will eventually give us the money. Mom, please give him some face..." Isabella's words calmed Scarlett down.
Just then, Scarlett's phone rang.
She instinctively opened it, only to find a pitch-black video.
What a junk message. She intended to delete it, but somehow, she opened it.
The dark video suddenly flickered and the picture became clear in an instant.
The background was a hotel bed, and on the bed were two vulgar and seductive unfamiliar women, and... the man who Scarlett was so familiar with, Thomas!
Scarlett was instantly stunned, as if a bucket of cold water had poured over her fantasies of the future.
"No wonder this bastard would argue with me over money!" Scarlett was furious, gasping for breath.
"He actually used the money to keep other women! No wonder he didn't come home that night, saying he was entertaining outside, he actually went to sleep with other women!"
Isabella was by her side, and she saw the video when it opened.
There were no traces of post-production, obviously, the content of the video had actually happened...
Who is the person sending this message?
Are they trying to extort or do they have ulterior motives?
Otherwise, why would they coincidentally choose to send it to Scarlett at this critical moment?