"However…" Just as Dean was about to believe her, Kate abruptly changed the subject. "To be honest, the only reason I usually butter up your dad is to squeeze some spending money out of him. But now that he's crossed the line, I have to uphold justice. So… shouldn't you two support me a little?"
She had shown up today with a clear purpose, New Year was approaching, and these two little ones always received a hefty sum in lucky money. Since Gilbert had been particularly stingy with her lately, she needed another source. Even after risking her life as a hostage at Old Master Watson's birthday banquet just to bring Adam and Dean along, she'd only managed to squeeze a mere hundred thousand out of Gilbert.
That tiny amount didn't even cover a single handbag.
