CHAPTER 184: CHAPTER 184: ONE BILLION

Summer Monroe didn’t mind the two people’s unpleasant expressions.

She maintained her politeness, nodded at them after stepping inside, and greeted them: "Hello Mrs. Stone, did you want to speak with me about something?"

Susan Stone’s brow furrowed deeply, and she came straight to the point: "I’m aware of the mess between you and my son. Tell me, how much money will it take for you to leave him?"

Summer was slightly stunned; she hadn’t expected Susan to be so direct, with no regard for her mother’s past relationship.

Given Susan’s cold attitude, Summer didn’t bother with any more courtesy.

She sat down across from Susan and emotionlessly repeated Susan’s words: "The mess between your son and me? Mrs. Stone, I have a poor memory, which one are you referring to? Is it the time I saved Damian Knight’s life on the island, or when I saved him again after the building blew up two days ago?"

Susan Stone gave an incredulous stare: "What nonsense are you talking about? When did you ever save my son?"

Willow Grant couldn’t hold back and chimed in: "Miss, don’t throw around lies that can be easily debunked."

Summer lifted her gaze and coolly glanced at Willow.

That glance was soft yet cold, making Willow’s back shiver. Growing up in a sheltered environment, she’d never encountered such eyes.

For a moment, Willow realized she was dumbstruck, intimidated by that single look.

Summer gave Willow no further attention and addressed Susan directly: "Mrs. Stone, if you suspect I’m lying, feel free to call Damian Knight for verification. See if these incidents between us are fake."

Susan Stone gritted her teeth in exasperation.

This girl was sharp-tongued and nothing like the silent, thoughtful person she had mistaken her for.

Susan no longer wanted to waste words with Summer and said directly: "That young man is so bewitched by you he’s lost his way. Of course, whatever you say goes. I don’t want to quarrel with you over nonsense. Name your price and never appear before my son again!"

As Susan spoke, she added: "You should be aware of your status. With your background, you’re not fit for my son, let alone joining the Knight Family. If you’re sensible, take the money and leave now, or you’ll end up with nothing!"

Summer laughed.

This woman is truly difficult, neither hard nor soft tactics work.

In that case...

"One billion." Summer said calmly.

"What?!" Susan’s expression froze, revealing a "Are you crazy?" look.

Summer’s lips curled into a slight smile as she met Susan’s gaze and asked: "Does Mrs. Stone not think your son is worth that amount?"

Upon hearing Summer’s words, Susan’s face immediately darkened, burning with anger: "How could my son be worth merely a billion?!"

"That’s settled then." Summer smiled warmly, tapped the table lightly with her fingers, and said: "Then it’s a billion, since your son’s worth exceeds that amount by far."

Susan was taken aback, finally realizing she had been provoked by Summer’s challenge.

"You, woman—" She stood up in a fury, saying: "Don’t be greedy! You’re just a small-time waitress, you’ll never make a million in your lifetime, and you dare ask for a billion?"

"Waitress?" Summer raised an eyebrow in surprise and asked: "How did I become a waitress?"

Susan was also taken aback and turned to look at Willow.