Chapter Insight: What This Scene Reveals About the Story
This chapter uncovers emotional layers that quietly guide the story’s direction, revealing motivations beneath the surface. Their choices are shaped by deeper conflicts they struggle to express. Tension builds subtly, hinting at consequences that will echo beyond this scene. Emotional shifts here set the stage for how each character navigates challenges ahead.
Turning Points: Critical Moments That Shape the Chapter
This chapter introduces key shifts that alter the emotional tone and direction of the story. Confessions, confrontations, or hesitations act as catalysts, pushing characters to reassess themselves and each other. Small moments gain weight as they influence the broader arc.
Emotional Underflow: How Each Character Truly Feels Here
Behind every line lies an undercurrent of emotion the characters try to hide. Their internal struggles show through gestures and pauses, revealing truths they cannot fully voice. This chapter highlights how deeply their emotions shape their choices.
Shadows of the Past: Trauma & History Influencing This Chapter
Past experiences and old wounds influence every decision. Histories rise to the surface, adding weight to interactions and guiding present actions. Trauma and memory become driving forces in the unfolding drama.
Power Shifts: How Relationships Change in This Chapter
Emotional power shifts as characters confront uncomfortable truths. Vulnerability and strength move between them, reshaping relationships and forcing reconsideration of boundaries and roles.
Hidden Meanings: Symbolism Woven Into Key Scenes
Symbolic details enrich the chapter, mirroring internal struggles. Objects, settings, and gestures reveal deeper truths that words alone cannot express, tying personal conflict to the broader world.
Signals of What’s Coming: Foreshadowing in This Chapter
Subtle details foreshadow future conflicts and emotional revelations. Characters’ reactions hint at challenges ahead, planting seeds that will grow into significant turning points.
Lines That Hit Hard: Important Quotes & Why They Matter
Several lines carry emotional weight, revealing hidden fears, desires, and vulnerabilities. These quotes serve as anchors that stay with the reader and deepen the impact of the scene.
Chapter 87 One Child for a Hundred Million
Catherine struggled to muster a smile. “Mr. Murphy, I have no intention of finding someone new. And keeping this baby is my own choice.”
Tony stood up too. His smile never faltered as he said, “Catherine, think it over. It won’t cost you anything. Just one night. That’s all.”
Catherine stepped back with her bag in hand as she forced a courteous smile. “Mr. Murphy, I appreciate your kindness, but I won’t be considering this.”
With that, she turned to leave. But after only a few steps, someone stepped in and blocked her path. She felt nervous all of a sudden.
“Catherine, don’t be so ungracious. There are 12 of us here. Each putting in ten million would cover your research costs in full.
“Where else could you find a deal like this?” One of the men chuckled as he reached out to touch her
face.
Catherine turned away, deliberately avoiding him. She replied indifferently, “Even if I were
desperate for investment, I’d never use my own child as the bargaining chip. I appreciate the offer, but I’ll be leaving now.”
From behind her came Tony’s low and gloomy voice. “Catherine, do you know how much effort I put into lining up these investors for you? Isn’t that a bit inappropriate for you to walk off like this over a few words?”
Catherine’s eyes narrowed, and her grip on the bag tightened instinctively as tension surged through
her.
When Tony first approached her, she had believed it was only out of respect for Wesley. She never imagined his help came with such intentions.
Catherine had also heard of men with twisted tastes, but she hadn’t expected them to target her.
From the very moment she carried that child, she had never considered letting it go.
Catherine drew a deep breath. The more dangerous the situation, the more she had to stay composed and keep Tony and the others under control.
She smiled faintly. “I really appreciate your help, Mr. Murphy. But this is my child, and I want to give birth to it-”
Tony interrupted, “Well, children will always come. And if you want, our genes aren’t bad either.” Hearing that, Catherine felt a wave of physical disgust. The elders before her, who looked kind and
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gentle, were actually vile and repulsive at their core.
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Her hands and feet started to go cold. Glancing at the people blocking the door, she felt utter despair. From the moment she entered this room, these people had no intention of letting her go.
Tony had tricked her.
Tony stepped closer and revealed a sickeningly vile grin. “Catherine, after tonight, the money will be in your account. One child for a hundred million. You won’t lose out.”
Catherine shook her head.
Tony seemed to have dropped all pretense of humanity, exposing a cruel, malicious side.
She fought to stay composed. With so many eyes on her, acting rashly was out of the question. She stayed silent for a moment before saying, “I need some time to think.
Tony nodded patiently. “Fine. We’re patient, but don’t keep us waiting too long.”
Catherine responded with a nod, thinking about how to get herself out of that dangerous situation. If she had known from the start what those people were really plotting, she wouldn’t have ended up in such a vulnerable position.
Just then, her phone rang, and all eyes turned toward her.
Under Tony’s watchful gaze, Catherine slowly took out her phone.
It was Adam calling.
Catherine asked, “Mr. Murphy, may I take this?”
“Go ahead, but remember what you can and can’t say,” Tony said, his expression warm and
reassuring.
Catherine answered the call. “Mr. Mayo, what’s the matter?”
Adam was about to say something, but Catherine interrupted, “Mr. Mayo, I happen to have something to tell you.
“The hospital is urging me to pay the bill, so please handle it. Also, I won’t be coming back tonight, so you don’t need to pick me up.”
Without waiting for Adam to reply, Catherine hung up. She then looked up at Tony. “Mr. Murphy, I’ve made up my mind. One child is definitely not worth a hundred million in investment.”
Tony smiled with satisfaction. “Aren’t you a smart young lady?”
Catherine smiled softly. “But I want to touch up my makeup first. Mr. Murphy, would that be okay?” Tony didn’t doubt her, but he didn’t let his guard down either. He smiled warmly. “I’ll go with you.”
Closing Reflection
This chapter ends with shifting emotions and unresolved tension, hinting at deeper conflicts and unspoken truths. Choices made here will shape what follows, and the weight of this moment lingers as a quiet turning point.
Next Chapter Teaser
The next chapter will build on these consequences, drawing characters into challenges they can no longer avoid. Tension will rise, secrets will surface, and new revelations will reshape the path ahead.
Reader Engagement
This chapter raises questions about motivations, emotions, and relationships. Which moment mattered most? Who revealed more than they intended? How might events here reshape the bonds between characters?
World/Lore Connection
Beneath the emotions lies the broader world’s influence. Unseen rules, histories, and power structures shape choices and outcomes, adding weight to every action taken in this scene.
One-Line Ending
With this chapter complete, the story steps into a new phase filled with uncertainty, tension, and possibility.
