Demi had no choice but to retract her foot and stood back next to Coen with reluctance.


    Sonny’s tone was firm,manding attention.


    “This 2.


    5 million will cover the expenses for Luisa’s upbringing, but the moneyes with strings attached.


    ”


    Coen and Demi exchanged nervous nces, sensing the shift in the atmosphere.


    Sonny continued, his voice unwavering, “Coen, you engaged in illegal trafficking when you took Luisa to Eurfrica.


    You squandered all illicit gains on gambling.


    The National Security Bureau haspiled detailed evidence of all your activities.


    epting this money means you also ept the consequences, including potential prison time.


    ”


    “What?!”


    Coen gasped, disbelief etched across his face.


    Demi, thrown into a panic, protested, “Why am I being implicated? I never supported him in doing such things!”


    Luisa, her voice tinged with scorn, countered, “When I was taken to Eurfrica to be sold, weren’t you the one who pushed for it?”


    Demi retorted desperately, “That’s absurd! I advised against it-I never supported such actions!”


    Sonny chuckled darkly.


    “No worries.


    If you’re reluctant to confess, the National Security Bureau will find ways to coax the truth out of you, though the consequences will be far more severe.


    ”


    Demi shivered, retreating behind Coen, her panic palpable.


    Coen was equally bewildered.


    With all the evidence collected, denial seemed futile.


    Moreover, challenging the ims or denying the evidence would Likely result in severe consequences.


    They dared not doubt whether the deputy director of the National Security Bureau was bluffing or truly threatening them.


    After a moment’s hesitation, he asked, “If we end up in prison, how long are we looking at?”


    Sonny’s smirk was chilling.


    “Lifetime sentences.


    ”


    “What? No!”


    Both Coen and Demi gasped in shock.


    Demi whispered urgently, her voice trembling, “He’s tricking us, right? epting that money means admitting to human trafficking, which could lead to life in prison.


    What good is money if we can’t enjoy it?”


    Coen, sobered by the seriousness of the usation, knew better than to provoke Sonny further.


    Attempting to soften the situation, he pleaded, “My future son-inw, let’s resolve this as a family matter, shall we? I only took Luisa to Eurfrica for a trip.


    It was a misunderstanding, not intentional trafficking.


    Surely, we don’t deserve life sentences?”


    Sonny’s response was icy.


    “There’s an alternative.


    You could sign a document renouncing any im to Luisa as your daughter and vow never to contact her again.


    ”


    Stunned, Coen weighed his limited options.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    Signing the document would mean losing any potential benefits from Luisa’s connection to Sonny.