Chapter 577

Max’s gaze rested on her with a calm that bordered on indifference as if devoid of any emotion. “Mom, is it because I’m the heir to the Dorsey family?” he asked quietly.

Martha’s lips tightened into a thin line, and she let out a derisive snort. “Of course it is. What’s the difference between Brielle and a beggar on the street? Are you with her to play the savior now?”

“I could always renounce my inheritance. Antonio’s been back in Beaconsfield for a while, hasn’t he? He could take over.”

Antonio was William’s son.

Martha was suddenly at a loss for words, struggling to believe what she was hearing. He had been declared the successor at just ten years old. He had navigated through tumultuous trials and had some close shaves just to get this prestigious position, and now he was ready to give it all up? It was sheer madness.

In an instant, Martha felt as if her world was crumbling, a seething rage threatening to destroy everything in the room! But she could not act on it. Max’s few words held her life’s work in the balance.

that they began to

had to make

away, Brielle caught Martha’s glance–a look venomous as a viper’s hiss, filled with

to please Martha. As she stepped back, footsteps approached from behind. Turning, she saw Alivia.

is probably for the best. After all,

She was alone with Brielle, so

you can only silently watch through the window. That’s the difference between you and me.

chance to see Max. Isn’t that why you’re here? To

disgust. “Do you actually believe you and Max

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