"$1.2 million – these are the IOUs!" The creditors displayed the notes, all bearing Marissa's signatures and fingerprints.

Serenity's expression darkened. For an ordinary person, $1.2 million was no small sum.

She did not expect Marissa to accumulate this much gambling debt.

Marissa tried to defend herself. "I... I just wanted to earn more money to give Morris a better life. I didn't expect to lose so much! Mrs. Valor, you have to help me. If you help me pay these debts, I... I promise I’ll do everything I can to make it up to you."

Serenity understood her intentions all too well. She fixed Marissa with a cold stare, her icy gaze making Marissa shiver.

"$1.2 million – why should I help you?" Serenity replied frostily.

"But... but just now... you said..."

"Just now, I told Morris I would help you, but I didn't say I’d cover your debts. I can prevent them from using violence, but I won't stop them from suing you. The judge will decide whether to send you to jail or not," Serenity