Shelby evaded Xavier's hand and angrily shouted, "Enough, Xavier! Do you think you're superior just because you have a wealthy friend? Please don't accuse me of being unreasonable. Zabinski Group must compensate for the money!"

Xavier looked confused."Come on. Tell me why Zabinski Group should pay for this money?"

Shelby snorted, "First of all, it was Robert who gave us the money. If he hadn't provided such a large sum for investment, there wouldn't have been any loss! And then, he decided to collaborate with Zabinski Group, which gave me a sense of security. If Robert wasn't your friend, would I have freely handed my money to someone else? It's all Robert's fault. Why shouldn't I approach him for compensation?"

Shelby rolled her eyes and said, "Besides, Robert is so rich. 400 thousand dollars is nothing to him. Why shouldn't he compensate me for it? We were talking about buying a house in Acocester. Do you honestly think we have the means to afford it ourselves?"

Upon hearing what Shelby had just said, Xavier didn't know what to say.

"By the way," Shelby leaned closer to Xavier andwhispered."Robert called you earlier, didn't he? Did he ask you to do something? You seemed so willing to agree."

"A small matter." Xavier waved his hand casually."Robert is setting up a company in Acocester,and he asked me to be the legal entity. I just need to provide my name since I have an account registered in Acocester."

Shelby stomped her feet in frustration."Is this still considered a trivial matter to you, Xavier? Are you being foolish? This is not something to take lightly! Do you even understand what being a legal entity entails? If anything goes wrong with the company, the first person they will hold responsible is the legal entity. Being a legal entity comes with a significant risk of liability!"

"That won't happen." Xavier waved his hand."Robert and I are friends. He won't t do that tome."

"Then why didn't he become the legal entityhimself?" Shelby questioned, "Moreover, even if he wanted to find someone with an account in Acocester, he could easily hire an outsider and compensate them. Why did he specifically ask for your help? Let me tell you. He's having a difficult time finding someone willing to do it. Do you still think Robert is your old friend? He

is now the director of Zabinski Group! In our terms, he's a capitalist! Do you even understand what capitalists are like? They're all greedy and ruthless!"

"Don't spout nonsense here," Xavier retorted."I've known Robert since childhood. We've beenthrough thick and thin together. Do you think I don't know who he is? He would never harm me! Let me make one thing clear. I'll pretend I didn't hear you badmouthing my classmate, and I suggest you stop speaking ill of Robert in front of me!"

Shelby's eyes continued to dart around as if contemplating something. Then she suddenly smiled and said, "Fine, my bad, okay? I won't bother you anymore. You can stay here. I'll leave first."

"Are you still going?" Xavier's eyes widened.

"We are an alliance! Everyone is going. No way Iwill stay behind like this. Even if we don't ask Zabinski Group for the money, we need to find a solution," Shelby said while putting on her shoes."Several families have been deceived this time. We all need to work together to recover the money."

Knowing he couldn't stop Shelby, Xavier waved his hand and said resignedly, "Go ahead. But I

warn you, don't cause any trouble at Zabinski Group. It's not their responsibility."

"Okay, okay. I understand. Stop nagging," Shelbysaid as she went out.

As soon as she left home, Shelby took out her phone and sent a voice message."I'm on my way to Zabinski Group. I'll be there in 20 minutes. Contact everyone and bring the banner. We're going to demand our money back!"