Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook
Chapter 1636

Chapter 1636:

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Hallie, sensing his silence, became convinced that Jarrod was only trying to trick her into confessing. “Who gave you this absurd rumor? It's clear that someone is trying to sow discord between us. “I have never borrowed money from your mother and forgotten to pay her back.”

Jarrod asked, “Are you still hesitant to reveal the truth?”

Jarrod felt a deep disappointment. The housekeeper had recently come across a meticulously detailed notebook listing his mother Giselle's personal finances. The notebook unmistakably revealed how Hallie had borrowed two hundred thousand dollars, which was Giselle's own savings.

The loan had been obtained at the time when Hallie opened her beauty salon.

Hallie had even manipulated Giselle into investing in the business, with half of Hallie's initial capital coming from Giselle.

Hallie had shrewdly persuaded Giselle that becoming a legal partner in the business could negatively impact Jarrod, effectively positioning her as the sole owner of the salon.

It was essentially a business that Hallie had obtained without putting up a single cent.

After Giselle's unfortunate death, Hallie was the only one who knew about the dubious agreement.

Later, to cover her tracks, Hallie stumbled upon the promissory note she had written for Giselle and simply destroyed it, leaving no evidence of the debt she owed.

Jarrod did not discover his mother's jewelry was missing until after her funeral, leading him to strongly suspect Hallie's involvement in her disappearance.

Fortunately, Jarrod's mother had left that notebook behind as proof. Without it, Jarrod would have remained perpetually ignorant, continuing to regard Hallie as a benefactor while being blind to her duplicity.

At first, Jarrod showed little interest in pursuing the matter. His kinship was undeniable, and Hallie and Doreen were among his closest remaining relatives.

Besides, Doreen had been a sweet, lively girl who had always admired Jarrod. Jarrod was inclined to let the matter drop, reasoning that he didn't necessarily need the money and that it wasn't worth any more conflict.

However, Hallie proved to be a relentless problem. She had even corrupted Doreen, transforming her from a sweet child into someone unruly and defiant.

Now, faced with this latest revelation, Hallie dares to continue her attempts to manipulate Jarrod with false claims of past kindness. Jarrod could no longer ignore the truth.

Hallie stood her ground, steadily ignoring the accusation. Instead, she replied, “Jarrod, while I understand your reluctance to help us, fabricating baseless accusations against me is unacceptable. “I have no obligation to your family.”

I acknowledge your affection for that woman and your willingness to do everything possible for her. However, substituting Doreen in her place is unjustifiable. You have witnessed Doreen's maturation. Can you really bear to witness her anguish?

Hallie deftly steered the conversation away from her outstanding debt and back to Jarrod. She clearly had a talent for manipulation.

"I have the means to scrutinize the financial intricacies, including the genesis of your beauty salon, financed by my mother. Did you really think I was in the dark?"

As Jarrod's words dragged on, Hallie found herself unable to maintain her facade of ignorance any longer. A cry escaped her lips as she pleaded.

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