Chapter 50 Skyler's expression darkened . " If you can't find the doctor , what happens to Jay ? " " I have the drug , " Valerie answered , as if it were obvious . He held out his palm and demanded , " Give it to me . " She went on eating at her own pace and ignored the outstretched hand in front of her . That was when Skyler started panicking . " What's the meaning of this attitude , Valerie ? " She found the question almost laughable and snapped back , " We both know better than to play dumb . In our last meeting , I made it clear that the first week's worth of drugs was a gift . If you want more , you'll have to pay the price . " Skyler asked , though he already knew the answer , " How much do you want ? " In response , Valerie picked up a pen and wrote down a number . " 20 billion dollars . " At the sight of the price , Skyler's temper flared . " This is outrageous , Valerie . I can't raise that kind of money , and even if I could , why the hell should I give it to you ? " Valerie gracefully dabbed her lips with a napkin before saying , " It looks like we're done here , then . Thank you for the dinner - it was excellent . " Then , twisting the knife , she added , " It's no surprise , considering it's my mom's recipe . The Woodwards have been raking in profits with these recipes for years without giving her a dime in return . " Mr. Woodward , if I were to dig up paperwork and file a patent lawsuit , how much do you think it would tank Woodward Group's stock ? " His glare sharpened . " You wouldn't dare . " " I smashed Lucius ' hotel lobby , yet you want to test me on what I dare to do ? " The horrifying memory of that night flashed through his mind , and his head was filled with the thought of lawsuits . How had Lilith , that imbecile , given birth to such a venomous daughter ? To calm her down , Skyler had to soften his tone and said , " Behind closed doors , we're family , Val . Blood runs thicker than water , so why would you go to such extremes ? " Windmere isn't like the countryside you grew up in . Here , it's about resources , connections , and background . Since you've chosen to stay , you should seek a powerful ally . " I'm willing to acknowledge you as my daughter and provide you with a comfortable life , but Chapter 50 2/2 that comes with the condition that you stand with the Woodwards . " He was about to continue his long - winded persuasion when Valerie coldly cut him off . " Save your breath . My last name is Collins , not Woodward . " " Must you fight me to the end ? Whether you admit it or not , we'll always be father and daughter . " " Guilt trips don't work on me , " she spat , rolling her eyes . " You're such an ingrate ! " Skyler seethed , pointing angrily at her . Her eyes flashed with killing intent as she reminded him , " Have you forgotten , Mr. Woodward ? I have a terrible temper . " If you don't watch your words , the doctors you bribed in prison might just turn on you . When that happens , I won't even have to hire a lawyer for Woodward Group's stocks to bleed red . " Those words made Skyler's stomach drop . " Are you the one who reported the doctors to the authorities ? " He'd spent a fortune cleaning up that mess . And now that he realized the hand behind it had been hers all along , he wanted nothing more than to skin the ungrateful Valerie alive . But Valerie had no more patience for him . " 20 billion dollars isn't up for negotiation . If it's off the table , we're done here . " As she rose to leave , Skyler panicked . " Jay's on the verge of death ! " " That's not my problem . " " How could you be so heartless , Valerie ? Aren't you afraid of retribution ? " 1 Claim Bonus For Free Every Day >> Claim Chapter 51