Chapter 146

Emily's fingers trembled slightly, her eyes shining brightly. "Then... how would you like to pay?"

"Full payment. One lump sum."

"!"

William Langley's eyes widened. He hadn't expected his daughter to actually buy a villa—and in cash!

He opened his mouth to speak, but a sharp pain suddenly shot through his waist—Victoria had pinched him hard.

"Our daughter knows what she's doing. Don't interfere."

William swallowed his words.

Emily nervously took the black card, fumbling with the contract documents, her voice shaking.

"Miss Langley, are you sure about this purchase? If everything looks good, I'll proceed with the payment now."

Evelyn gave a slight nod. "Go ahead."

Emily mechanically completed the process. Only after seeing the signed contract and hearing the confirmation of the $5 million transfer did it finally feel real.

Oh my God!

She'd just sold the crown jewel of the villa district!

A $5 million cash deal!

Emily's lips curled into an uncontrollable smile, though she forced it down when she caught Vanessa's ashen expression. But the joy in her eyes was unmistakable.

A commission in the hundreds of thousands—enough to keep her smiling for a year!

Vanessa, who had been so haughty earlier, now looked pale, her lips trembling. "Emily, you just—"

"Vanessa, I was about to tell you. Miss Langley does indeed hold a black card and has already selected the premium villa in the VIP lounge."

"She actually bought it?"

"The contract is signed. How could it be fake?"

Evelyn ignored the drama, linking arms with her parents. "Mom, Dad, let's go home and pack?"

William was still stunned. "P-pack what?"

"The new place comes furnished, but you'll need your clothes and daily essentials, right?"

William nodded robotically. "Right, right..."

Wait—since when did they have a new home?

Even in the taxi, William felt like he was dreaming.

Back at their house, he sat on the couch for a long moment before finally managing to speak.

"Evelyn... you really bought a house?"

Evelyn nodded.

"A villa?"

Another nod.

"In cash?"

Another nod.

William fell silent for a full ten seconds. "Something this big, and you didn't discuss it with us?"

"We've lived in this old place for so long. It's time for an upgrade." Evelyn softened her voice. "I wanted to surprise you."

William frowned. "How much... was it?"

Evelyn held up five fingers.

William knew it was $5 million, not $500,000.

Even with some preparation, the number still made his heart race.

"Where did you get that kind of money? It couldn't be..."