My Six Brothers Killed Me (Caroline) novel Chapter 194

Chapter 194 Extra Week’s Pay

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Alaina’s misunderstanding was understandable–Louise had visited the house several times before, always

with Helen.

Louise’s gaze swept past Alaina, briefly scanning the living room behind her before she stated, “I’m not here for her. I’m here to see the Somertons.”

Alaina frowned at her words and was about to demand an explanation when Edwin’s voice called from inside.

“Alaina, if she’s here to talk to us, let her in and have a seat.”

Alaina didn’t dislike Louise, but in her current foul mood, she offered no warmth, only a cold, “Come in.”

She stepped aside to let Louise pass

Louise walked into the living room. Knowing she was close to Helen, Edwin smiled and said, “Have a seat. What brings you here?”

Louise shook her head. “No need, Mr. Somerton. I came to ask for last month’s wages. My father’s in the hospital, and we need the money.”

It was the excuse she’d prepared on the way.

Upon hearing that, Edwin’s smile froze in place.

He’d assumed she was here about Helen–not to demand money.

The others in the room stiffened, their expressions darkening.

Alaina’s face turned stormy. “Wages are handled through the company. You can’t just come to our home asking for them.”

Had she known Louise was here for money, she’d never have opened the door.

Louise’s tone sharpened. “That’s true, but wages were due several days ago. The company hasn’t paid anyone. And since it’s your family’s company, of course, I’d come here to ask for it.”

Miguel turned to Edwin. “Edwin, she’s just a girl, and her father’s sick. Just give her the wages.”

Having her argue here would only embarrass them if the neighbors overheard.

Edwin hesitated, then finally said to Louise, “How much is your salary? I’ll transfer it to you.”

Louise’s expression lightened slightly “It’s around 3,800.”

He pulled out his phone. “I’ll transfer it.”

Alaina snatched it from him. “What are you doing? If it’s wages, it needs to go through proper company procedures. And you call yourself the chairman–breaking your own rules like this?”

Louise’s expression darkened. “Mrs. Somerton, I worked for your company, so you will pay me. You’d better

do it fast.”

Just moments ago, she thought the Somerton family might be reasonable. Clearly, she’d been too naïve

Chapter 194 Extra Week’s Pay

Alaina puffed up with arrogance. “Didn’t we already explain at the factory? Wages are just delayed for a few days. What’s the rush?”

Louise argued back, “It’s already been several days! And how many more are we talking about? My dad’s in the hospital waiting for that money!”

Alaina smirked, unconvinced. “Rules are rules. Even if your father were on his deathbed, the money follows company procedure.”

That pushed Louise over the edge. She shouted, “What does my dad have to do with you? Why would you even say something like that?!”

Alaina shot back, “If you really cared about him, you wouldn’t use him as an excuse.”

She’d seen this act before. No way was she falling for it.

Edwin rubbed his aching temples. “Alaina, just give her the money.”

It was only a few thousand dollars. He could manage that.

“No.” She stuffed his phone into her pocket. “Think for a second–no one else in the company has been paid. If you make an exception for her, what happens when the others come knocking? Are you going to pay them all out of your own pocket?”

She’d been meaning to remind him about the other outstanding debts too, but with Louise in the room, she held her tongue.

Still, her words got through to Edwin.

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