Chapter 892

"No mercy?" Liza scoffed, striding up to Melody and slapping her across the face.

Melody was stunned, and she continued, "This is our territory, and everything my father owns is mine. How dare an old hag like you challenge me? Do you really think my father cares about you? Let me tell you, I am his favorite daughter, and my mother is the woman he loves most. He would never have his eyes on you."

The room fell silent, not because of Liza's audacity but because of Bert's arrival.

He emerged from the elevator, his presence commanding despite his nearly seventy years. His hair was dyed, and he stood tall and straight, hinting at the handsome man he must have been in his youth.

Debra watched the scene unfold with interest. Liza had finally managed to draw out Bert, who rarely made public appearances except to clean up messes for her.

demanded, his voice stern yet tinged with

the corner, noting how much Bert doted on Liza. Despite

arm, pouting. "It's all your fault for hosting this stupid welcome banquet. I

won't have it," Bert conceded, turning to his secretary. "Have the banquet cleared and escort the lady to the

to go there. I don't like Drake. He's just a lowlife, not worthy of marrying me," Liza whined, oblivious to the spectators around her. Melody,

for discussion.

quickly

the room. She knew better than to argue with Bert when he was displeased, but as she

should apologize to her for your rude behavior,"

speak. She had been too stunned to even

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