Chapter 214

Jonathan honestly didn't want to argue, but there were some things that, if left unsaid, would remain stuck in his throat.

"When I was brought to this house, my parents paid for my care. Therefore, the fact that you raised me to be an adult cannot be seen as me owing you any gratitude."

"That's not true!" Phoebe unconsciously denied it, but her eyes avoided his gaze.

"Before leaving, Dad had already talked to me. But there was still one thing that Mom didn't know: the jade necklace that Mom sold to the Moonlight jewelry store owner, which I actually asked him to buy. It cost me $1.2 million. But when I asked Mom about the necklace, what did she say? You said it was gone, couldn't find it anymore. I never calculated these things with Mom. But is the $5 million that I gave to Derek that little? Without asking Dad, I believe he'll understand me."

Jonathan spoke at length, leaving Phoebe speechless and pale.<