After what felt like an eternity, Ariana was finally ready to ask him to leave.

However, before she could speak, Tyler finally answered, "Brielle promised to pay my family two million to compensate for our loss. She already paid five hundred thousand in advance, the rest will be paid in a span of three months when the video is deleted and after we withdraw the lawsuit."

Ariana felt very disappointed by his answer. So he was still eyeing the money.

She was at a loss for words and looked quietly at Tyler, who kept his head low. She couldn't tell what he was thinking.

Tyler continued while sounding depressed, "I know we shouldn't do this... But we don't have a choice. Betty's face was burnt badly and is almost unrecognizable. One of her comeas was destroyed, and her eyesight on the other eye was also affected.

Our entire family tried our best to gather the money for her surgery and donate our skin to her. We only had enough money for her first surgery. After the surgery, she looks a little human now."

His voice turned grave as he whispered, "The doctor said that Betty would need to undergo the operation at least ten more times. Our family can't afford it, let alone make an artificial eye for her when it's all done."

Tyler's voice was almost hoarse when he spoke, his hand grabbing firmly on the armrest.

"So I'm sorry to disappoint you. We need the money. Without it, Betty can't live on," he said in determination. He then raised his head and looked at her stubbornly as he added, "You must hate this kind of behavior, right?"

Ariana was too heartbroken to reply. She realized that she had not considered Tyler's perspective at all.

Since she was young, her father had never deprived her of money, so she was naturally ignorant of the importance of money to such a family.

Ariana felt an overwhelming sense of guilt, and her heart ached. She regretted not paying attention to their situation earlier. She might even be able to help if she had known.

Thinking back to her indifference toward Tyler in the practice room, she felt she had gone too far.

"[ still have some savings. I can help...” she started hesitantly.

However, Tyler quickly shook his head and interrupted her, "I was the one who insisted on the lawsuit. As long as we won, the compensation would be ours. I also consulted a lawyer. He said that we have a high chance of winning with the video in our hand."

“Then why did you withdraw the lawsuit?" Ariana asked with a frown.

Tyler fell silent again. He gripped the armrests so tightly that his veins were visible.

Ariana couldn't bear to question him further when she noticed his suffering.

Instead, she quickly turned around and put away the medical kit.

When she was about to discuss the contract with Tyler, he started speaking again.