Chapter 13. Love, Money and Family Feuds

Claudia fumed in anger, and dropped the glass of wine she was drinking on the table, and flared up, “I can't believe you, Edmond. You know, our family's business is just starting to boom, and you took out so much money from it? Don't you know how risky that is?” 

“Why were you going through my stuff? Besides, I think Valerie deserves every single thing I'm giving to her. Have you forgotten that is the reason the family finances became stable?” Mr. Edmond snapped.

Not finding the right words to say, Claudia breathed heavily, staring at her husband with so much annoyance. He was ready to spend so much just to get a house for Valerie, but what about their daughter? She has been with him for so long, and she can't remember him gifting her something as big and expensive as a house in Northridge.

“I… I know, Edmond. That doesn't mean you should spend so much for her. Have you forgotten that the company has a lot of debt to pay? What does she need a house for? She's