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Chapter 581
Chapter 581
Ricky had already reached Chloe. "I was the one who found Shawn's body," he confessed.
Gritting his teeth, he continued, "That night, I was wandering around the reservoir, thinking about robbing some fisherman for cigarette money. Never expected to stumble upon a body by the shore. When I got closer, I realized it was Shawn."
Chloe raised an eyebrow. "But my investigation showed that Shawn was found by the reservoir's maintenance staff, who then called the police. How come you're saying you found him?"
Ricky explained, "I discovered Shawn the day before the cops did. By that time, he was already gone. I took a big gold chain and two rings off him and kicked him back into the river. He was discovered by someone else the next day."
Chloe hadn't expected this twist. She smiled slyly, "So, what's in it for me? You know what I really want to know."
Chloe was keen to find out how Shawn died and whether his death had anything to do with a woman named Linda.
Ricky added, "I also found a phone in Shawn's pocket and kept it. The phone got waterlogged and won't power on right now, but if you get it fixed, you might find what you're looking for."
Chloe perked up at this. "Hand over the phone."
Ricky asked, "If I give you the phone, will you clear the rest of my $1.5 million debt?"
Chloe nodded, "Sure thing, but I need it now."Content © NôvelDrama.Org.
Ricky lit up, "I'll get it for you; I keep it with me."
He had also dug up information on Linda. She was now Mrs. Moncada of the affluent Moncada family in Riverbrook. He had plans to blackmail her once the phone was fixed since it contained contacts from the underworld and dirt on many people-gold, if it worked.
Unfortunately, the phone never got fixed.
Ricky quickly returned, holding the phone. "Ms. Chloe, let's make the exchange."
He was worried Chloe might not hold up her end of the bargain. After all, a broken phone wasn't worth much. Ricky had tried for years to get it fixed, consulting countless experts to no avail. Even if he gave it to Chloe, it might still be useless. If she found out the phone couldn't be fixed and refused to pay, he'd be in a bind.
Chloe turned and called over her financial manager. "Settle Mr. Sun's $30 million debt," she instructed.
The financial manager nodded respectfully, "Yes, Ms. Chloe."
Ricky was dumbfounded. Who was this Ms. Chloe, who could clear his $30 million debt with just a word?
Chloe left with the phone, and Ricky
felt a wave of relief, thinking he
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could finally get out of there. He dared not gamble anymore. But the financial manager stopped him, "Mr. Sun, what about the remaining $3 million debt?"
Ricky was taken aback, "Wasn't it all settled just now?"
"Ms. Chloe only said to settle the $30 million debt, but you owe a total of $33 million."
"What the heck, I thought it was just $30 million!"
"The $30 million was your casino debt, but over these days, your expenses at the casino, the suite you stayed in, food, drinks, the fancy wines, and cigars you ordered, all add up to $3 million!"