To punish a bad child.

Edward wrapped his left hand around her waist and squeezed it. She had been worked up since yesterday, maybe she needed to take some of that calming tonic gave his mother.

Edward pointed Ruth's way with his right hand,. "That is not all young woman, since you are going around disrespecting people because of our money then you should know that i have made a decision to cut your allowance in half. If you are dissatisfied then look for a job and make your own money."

He stood up, tugged on the corners of his suit jacket and started leaving the living room. He could hear Ruth calling out for him but he didn't look back.

"No, dad, no. What will i do if you cut my allowance? How can i survive on five million a month? Father please!! Don't do this to me." She screamed.