Chapter 724
At that moment, a loud noise suddenly came from downstairs.
"It seems like some other families have arrived. You rest, I'll go down and take a look," said Gray, looking serious.
It seemed that what Gray was worried about was about to happen.
Gray hurriedly went downstairs.
Just then, he heard someone shouting, "It's because we listened to your instigation that we indirectly suffered such a big loss. Now you want to leave without taking responsibility. That's not right!"
Cyrus was holding onto Aura and said, "I've said it before, staying here and fighting against Solomon is everyone’s own choice!"
"Nonsense!" a more agitated man yelled at Cyrus.
A cold light flashed in Cyrus's eyes.
Although his skills were no match for the bodyguards around Fiona, Cyrus was more than capable of dealing with these islanders.
"What do you want?" Gray walked down the stairs, his tone much tougher than usual.
Gray had some prestige in the local community.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have stayed on this island for several months with the Gray family.
But now, they were going to move out. The word "profit" was on everyone's mind, and no one cared about prestige anymore.
"Gray, we don't have any ulterior motives. We just can't bear to let it pass like it never happened!" The man in charge looked at Gray. "You know that those who moved away earlier are now living a comfortable life in the capital. With the help of Solomon's staff, they're doing new businesses. Jimmy's snack bar can earn over ten thousand dollars a month! This part of the loss is because of your family, so you need to compensate us!"
"How much?" Gray asked.
"We won't ask for too much from you. Ten thousand dollars per household. We know you received more compensation than we did, so you can easily afford this money. This amount was agreed upon by all of us, and there's no room for negotiation!"
"Ten thousand? Why don't you just go rob someone?" Aura couldn't hold back anymore and yelled, pointing at the man's nose.
"Aura, we haven't settled with you yet. Your fiancé caused trouble in the Coral Sea, bringing in so many internet celebrities and volunteers, which attracted Fiona's attention and almost caused us to offend the Old Money. It was a disaster!"
"Yes, and I saw with my own eyes that you kicked over the stone, injuring Fiona yesterday!" At this moment, a woman who had come with her husband crossed her arms and raised her chin, sneering at Aura, "If it weren't for your father, I would have exposed you last night!"
"Stop talking nonsense!" Cyrus reprimanded angrily.
"She really did see it. Either you give us the money, or we'll all go to Fiona and report Aura!" The man in charge was suddenly inspired and started shouting.
The rest of the people immediately chimed in.
Gray's face was extremely livid. "You people had all received my husband’s favor when he was alive. If any of you had a shred of conscience, you wouldn't stoop so low as to frame my daughter for money!"
"Gray, I didn't frame her. I really saw it!" the woman said with conviction, "And I can confirm that she did it on purpose. She kicked the pebble after seeing Fiona holding Lily. You didn't see the expression on her face, as if she wished for Fiona to drop dead right there!"
"Mama, I didn't do it! She's accusing me wrongly!" Aura hastily defended herself, "She's just trying to force us to give her money!"
"Fine!" the woman fumed, "So you're the type who dares not take responsibility. We'll go to Fiona and expose everything even if we have to give up the money!"
This woman had quite the temper.
After speaking, she moved to leave.
"Who said we want to give up on the $10,000!" her husband hurriedly stopped her.
"She accused me wrongly! I want to confront her until the end!" the woman shouted.
Gray glanced at his daughter.
His daughter, whom she had raised and taken care of. Gray could see the guilt within her at a glimpse.
"That's enough!" Gray coldly reprimanded.
The arguing couple fell quiet.
"Leave your account information, Cyrus. Transfer the money!"
"Mom!" Aura was shocked.
At least negotiate the amount!
"That's it!" Gray warned with her gaze, giving Aura a glance.
Initially, Gray disagreed with Aura causing such a scene with these people. She had known most of them for a long time, and she knew their characters well.
They were all bullies who were afraid of the tough.
They became passionate about doing harmful things that didn't benefit anyone.
Aura had never seen her mother so serious before.
She was also somewhat intimidated.
"The money will be given to you immediately, but let me make this clear – from now on, our relationship is severed. Never ask us for help again. Neither I nor my child will lend a hand to you."
Everyone was only thinking about getting their hands on the $10,000.
They never considered what would happen afterward.
Once off the island, each person would go on their way to make a fortune, and it wouldn't be easy to meet each other again.
Besides, the Gray family had only a widow and two kids. Once off the island, nobody would ask for help from them.
"Gray, we will still remember the care Uncle gave us when he was alive. If you ever need our help in the future, you can still ask, and we will do our best to assist you!"
Gray sneered.
These bastards were only paying lip service.
Soon, Cyrus completed the transfer.
"Get lost!" Cyrus stared at those people, her eyes filled with disgust and contempt.
Before leaving, the older man suddenly said to Gray, "Gray, you need to carefully consider your son-in-law. Aura is so beautiful. Why would she need a man who is in poor health and will bring trouble to your family?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Aura immediately wanted to rush out, but she was caught by Cyrus.
The man was startled and retreated to the doorway, then added with a sneer, "Did I say something wrong? If he doesn't come, will you lose over eighty thousand dollars? Isn't that bad luck?"
After speaking, the man was afraid that Aura would come out and hit him. He laughed and ran away.
"Cyrus, why are you holding me back? If it were up to me, I would beat all these people!" Aura impatiently exclaimed.
At the next moment, Gray slapped Aura directly across the face.
Aura's voice immediately disappeared, and she looked stunned at her mother. "Mom? You hit me because of these people?"
"Why did I hit you? You know why!" In Aura's eyes, there was a trace of panic.
"If something had really happened to her yesterday, Solomon and her grandmother's people would have surrounded our island. Do you think the person hiding in our house won't be discovered?" Gray lowered her voice angrily and asked through gritted teeth.
Cyrus reacted for a moment and looked astonished at Aura. "Is what she said true? Did you really hurt Miss Woods?" "
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