Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 712

He figured that since our family is wealthy, losing a couple of millions wouldn't hurt us, so he just...

He said this whole ordeal is going to bankrupt his company, and he has kids and elderly parents to feed."

"Are you going to let him off the hook?"

"Absolutely not. My children are my absolute bottom line. No one touches my family and walks away.

I've already told the police to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law. There is zero room for negotiation."

"Good. That's exactly how it should be handled.

Don't let it weigh on you. There are terrible people in this world; you just have to keep your guard up from now on.

Also, Silas runs a highly professional security detail. They have different tiers of bodyguards depending on the threat level. If you're interested, I can put you in touch to hire a detail for Celine."

"I'd appreciate that. I trust your judgment. I'll take a look tomorrow when I drop off the commission fee for the rescue.

I really owe you for this, Mira. Consider this a blank check—if you ever need anything, and it's within my power, it's yours.

Once I wrap things up tomorrow, I'm heading back to Melvion City by the day after at the latest.

If you have the time, please check in on Celine. Try to convince her to pick up some self-defense, and make sure she keeps her grades up."

"You don't need to ask. Celine is my friend, and I'll always have her back.

I'll make sure to have a serious talk with her."

A parent's relentless worry was truly something else.

After hanging up, Mira went right back to sleep. The next morning, she did something incredibly rare—she skipped her morning martial arts routine and slept until seven before finally getting up to shower and eat.

To her surprise, Eleanor was already awake and waiting at the dining table.

"Grandmother, why are you up so early?"

Eleanor usually slept until at least eight.

"I'm heading back today."

She slid an elegant envelope across the table.

"Your uncle had this delivered for you yesterday.

Sera is getting engaged. The banquet is this Sunday."

"What? She's engaged? To who?"

That severed any lingering familial ties in Mira's eyes.

"No. I poured my entire life into the Quinn family. If he wants to burn it to the ground, I'm at least getting what rightfully belongs to me."

"Grandmother, you're getting older and your health isn't great. You won't win a war of attrition against them.

Money comes and goes. If fighting for it ends up putting you in a hospital bed, it's a terrible return on investment.

I can earn back whatever you lose. We don't need their scraps.

You know I'm already worth billions. I don't lack anything. And soon, it'll be tens of billions, hundreds of billions...

I'm going to be the wealthiest person in Mavaria. I'm going to dominate the global market...

The Quinn family's assets might seem massive, but in the grand scheme of things, they don't even register on my radar."

Eleanor fell into a heavy, contemplative silence.

"Please, listen to me. Seraphina is your granddaughter, and it makes sense for you to attend her engagement.

But when you go back, keep your mouth shut and stay out of their business. Once the party is over, I'll come pick you up.

From now on, you'll live a peaceful, luxurious life right here with me."