Chapter 1394

Chapter 1394:

As Collier recounted the events, the man who had been caught observed Lilyana’s commanding presence, as well as the Klein family’s butler standing beside her. He had encountered the butler once before and, in an instant, put the pieces together. His face paled. Collier wasn’t just any child—he was a Klein.

Though he didn’t want to believe it, the reality was undeniable. What was done was done. Panic set in, and his demeanor shifted completely. Bowing his head in remorse, he quickly put on a sincere face and offered an apology.

“I’m truly sorry, Mr. and Miss Klein. I failed as a father—I didn’t raise my children properly! Please forgive me and them. I promise I’ll teach them right from now on.”

Fear laced his voice, and upon seeing her husband’s sudden change in attitude, the woman hurriedly followed suit. She nudged their children forward, urging them to kneel in repentance.

But Lilyana wasn’t easily fooled.

“Forget the apologies. Let’s talk about the dog.”

The man blinked, caught off guard. “The dog?” He hadn’t expected that to be the issue at hand.

Lilyana’s expression remained firm. “My brother doesn’t want the dog to suffer, but it belongs to you. If you refuse to treat it well, we will. Name your price.”

The man hesitated, feeling a cold sweat creep down his back. Despite her young age, the presence Lilyana exuded was overwhelming. He had dealt with powerful figures in the business world, yet at this moment, the weight of this child’s authority made him uneasy.

She wasn’t just any child—she was a Klein. And offending a Klein, even one as young as Collier, could have serious consequences. If he wanted to maintain his business dealings with the Klein family, he had to tread carefully. Quickly, he shook his head.

“Miss Klein, you can have the dog. There’s no need for payment.”

“That won’t do,” Lilyana said, her voice light yet icy. “We don’t take things for free.”

The man forced a nervous smile. “It’s not free. We were wrong, and we want to make amends. Think of it as our way of apologizing.”

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Lilyana had spent enough time watching Madisyn at work to recognize the kind of man standing before her. She could see right through him. Turning to the butler, she spoke with calm authority.

“When we return, calculate the full cost of this dog, including its market value, medical expenses, and upkeep over the years. Transfer the amount.”

“Accordingly, we won’t owe them anything. As for the way they treated Collier, I believe our family doesn’t need people like this managing our projects. If a business partner can’t even respect a child, I doubt they’ll respect their clients. Don’t you think?” Lilyana fell silent, watching the butler expectantly.

The butler had always known Lilyana was sharp, but seeing her handle this situation firsthand left him thoroughly impressed. Her reasoning, her poise—it was like watching an adult in action. The butler swelled with pride, immediately grasping the situation. “I couldn’t agree more. Leave it to me, Lilyana. I’ll take care of everything.”

The man’s heart sank.

He had thought he could brush this off with a quick apology, maybe even come out unscathed by giving away the dog. But Lilyana wasn’t someone he could deceive. Despite her young age, she was sharp enough to see through every angle.

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