Chapter 3Ditching the Billionaire: Mom's Million-Dollar Glow-Up

I knew why he wanted me to stay. I knew him too well.

Amelia might have his heart, but in his eyes, I was a qualified heir.

Furthermore, Amelia had her own kids back wherever she was coming from.

Honestly, his condition played right into my hands.

If I stayed, I could continue being the billionaire heiress, spend his money, and take care of my naive mom.

Perfect loop.

But Sarah, my mother, wasn't having it.

She pulled me behind her, glaring at Richard like a mother hen protecting her chick.

“No! Forget the money, I'm taking my daughter!”

I was speechless.

Mom, get a grip! You're going to stop me from sending you money!

I quickly dragged her to the side for another brainwashing session.

“Mom, listen to me. I'm going deep undercover here, got it?”

“What?”

“Think about it. You take the money and go. You're free as a bird. I stay here. He feels guilty, so he'll treat me twice as well. The allowance he gives me? I just transfer it to you. It's called sustainable milking of the cash cow!”

Sarah nodded, looking slightly less confused.

I applied the final bit of pressure:

“And with me here, I can keep an eye on them. I won't let him and his ex live too comfortably. I will be a thorn in their side, a constant reminder of the beautiful, kind woman who used to be the lady of this house.”

Mom looked moved. She glanced from me to Richard, hesitating. Finally, encouraged by my gaze, she gave a nod that looked both humiliated and tragic.

I smiled, satisfied.

The agreement was signed quickly. Richard’s lawyers were extremely efficient.

As Sarah signed her name with a trembling hand, she officially became a rich woman holding millions in assets.