After Betrayal, I Chose Myself
Chapter 16 Friends From Childhood
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“Your company’s artist. Logan Judd, has caused such a scandal, bringing severe negative effects to our brand! We demand an immediate termination of the contract and corresponding compensation for breach of contract!”
The furious brand representatives voiced their anger in the company conference room.
The company manager responded at the right moment “Our company has already decided to terminate the contract with Logan Judd.”
What
Logan was completely stummed.
Had I finally become a discarded pawn? Was even the company abandoning me?
shouted
“What did you say? I have been your money–making machine for so many years, and now that something has happened, are you running away faster than a rabbit? This is unfair! I will sue you!” Logam hysterically.
But now, everyone was looking at him coldly, as if he were nothing more than a clown.
The manager said icily, “Go ahead and sue us. You were the one who violated the contract first. Terminating the agreement is completely reasonable and justified. Not only that, but you also need to compensate the company with one million in penalty fees!”
Penalty fees!
I had already spent all my savings in recent days and even had to ask the Judd family for living expenses. How could I possibly afford this astronomical breach of contract fee now?
He collapsed into a chair, eyes hollow, mumbling, “One million… one million…”
“And the penalty fees for our brand endorsement!” The brand representatives added. “If you don’t pay, get ready for prison!”
Meanwhile, Naomi was calmly preparing for her overseas studies at home.
When she saw the trending topic about Logan’s contract termination, a cold smile tugged at her lips.
Logan was finally done for. He would soon be begging Flynn to pay off his massive penalty fees. Surely, Flynn wouldn’t let his own son go to prison and would end up bailing him out
Thinking back to my past life, where I was abandoned to die alone in prison, Logan’s current suffering was nothing compared to mine.
This was just the beginning. The Judd family owed me, and would make sure to settle every single debt.
“Dad, please save me! Don’t let me go to prison…” Just as Naomi had expected, Logan was kneeling before Flynn at the Judd family home, crying and begging for help.
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ruthless!”
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“Exactly, Dad!” Logan gritted his teeth. “She’s targeting ne because she wants to go against the entire Judd family! If we don’t get rid of her soon, she will become huge threat in the future!”
Flynn fell into deep thought. Naomi…!
“Don’t worry about the penalty fees,” he finally spoke. won’t let you go to prison. But as for Naomi, she must suffer the consequences…
Just then, a maid ran in anxiously. “Mr. Judd, something big has happened! Sarah’s mother has woken up! She’s crying and demanding to see her daughter!”
What? The maid, Lucie, who had risked her life in the fire to save Flynn and Naomi, had finally woken up!
But her daughter, Sarah, had already been sent to prison. How were we supposed to explain this to her?
In the hospital room, Lucic was in tears, struggling to remove her IV as she tried to get out of bed. She sobbed, “Trushed into the fire for the Judd family, was in a coma for years… Where is my daughter, Sarah? I need to see my daughter!”
Flynn hurriedly gestured for people to hold her back and tuck her into bed. “Lucie, your recovery is a miracle! The entire Judd family is grateful for your sacrifice. We will never mistreat you. But about Sarah…”
Flynn hesitated, while Lucie wept uncontrollably. “What happened to her? Are you waiting for me to die before you tell me?!”
“Sarah was framed by that ungrateful wretch, Naomi, and sent to prison! We tried everything to help her. but in the end, we were powerless…” Flynn carefully chose his words.
“But don’t worry, Lucie. Even though we can’t bring Sarah back, we will compensate you generously!”
Lucie was struck by the revelation. Her eyes widened, her lips trembled, and no words came out.
Tears streamed down her face. “Prison… prison… My innocent daughter, how did the Judd family ruin her life like this?! I’ll kill you all!”
With that, she ignored her IV, grabbed a fruit knife from the table, and lunged at Flynn.
Servants rushed in to restrain her while Flynn broke into a cold sweat. “Doctor! Doctor!”
A doctor arrived quickly, administering a sedative. Lucie finally fell into a deep sleep.
Flynn clenched his fists in frustration. “What a mess! Logan’s career is ruined, and now this! What did I do in my past life to deserve such a family?!”
Afterwards, when Lucie woke up, she stared blankly at the ceiling, tears silently rolling down her cheeks.
Flynn sighed deeply. Some things had to be dealt with.
His voice was both regretful and firm as he said, “Lucie, I know the Judd family has wronged you. But what’s done is done. Sarah is already in prison. We will compensate you with 275 thousand dollars and arrange everything for you. Rest assured, I know who is responsible for this. Naomi will pay for what she’s done.
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His eyes were filled with seething hatred.
While chaos reigned in the hospital, Naomi was relaxed at the airport.
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She sipped her coffee leisurely at the international terminal, tapping her fingers idly against her cup while waiting for her flight to Flaenia.
The Judd family members were already blocked from contacting me. No matter how much they panicked, none of their calls would get through. This was the consequence of offending me. They had brought this upon themselves.
It was said that Logan’s future was completely destroyed. Fly had paid a hefty penalty fee, severely weakening the Judd family’s assets.
But a century–old foundation wouldn’t collapse overnight.
I still had a long way to go to achieve my final goal.
Eight hours later, Naomi stepped off the plane, stretching lazily. The business class flight had been comfortable, allowing her to rest well and enjoy gourmet meals.
I had suffered enough in my past life. This time, I will reclaim whatever I had been denied.
Adjusting her dress and smoothing her hair, she headed to the baggage claim.
Fluent in Flaenia, Naomi had no trouble navigating through customs.
As she reached for her suitcase, she suddenly noticed something odd–it felt heavier than before.
Looking down, she saw the name tag–Shane Gibson.
Scanning the area, she soon spotted a familiar figure.
Tall and lean, he wore a white shirt with two buttons unclone, revealing a refined collarbone. His dark hair was thick, his narrow eyes were framed by gold–rimmed glasses, and his lips curled slightly.
Wasn’t that Professor Shane, the man who had helped me in my past life?
And the woman next to him, with cascading wavy blonde hair delicate features, and sharp eyes filled with hostility.
If I wasn’t mistaken, this was Shirley Ross, Shane’s childhood friend.
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