Chapter 92

Victoria returned to the Turner estate, and Haley hurried over to open the door for her.

"Miss, your father's been waiting a long time for you," Haley whispered, leaning in conspiratorially. "And that gold-digger's here too. The two of them have been all over each other, whispering about God-knows-what."

When Victoria entered the main hall, she found Simms and Yulia sitting side by side on the sofa, their hands entwined for all to see.

"Victoria, come here," Simms called out, his tone formal. "Let me introduce Yulia properly. We've decided to get engaged next week. From now on, you should call her your mother."

Victoria's gaze swept over them, icy and unapologetic.

"Congratulations," she said flatly. "Where's the happy couple planning to live? Are you planning to retire from the company, Dad? Looks like true love to me. Good

for you."

The look Victoria gave him made Simms squirm, as if he were nothing more than garbage in her eyes.

Yulia and I are married, she'll move in and take care of me. If you're not

the victim. After years of being pushed around by the

to the bait. She kept her eyes fixed

know this, Dad, but when Grandpa passed, he left a will. After he died, the entire Turner estate was to be split between you and Mom-unless Mom passed first. If that happened, everything would belong to you and me,

on Yulia's hand, his

have every right to decide what happens to this family and this company.

brought down a copy of the will and handed it to her. Victoria tossed it onto the

a good look. These are the conditions Grandpa

document warily, then snatched it up. As he read, his face twisted

and clear. "Here's what Grandpa wrote: If Mom passes first, and you remarry, you forfeit all rights to the Turner estate—including your seat on the board. The shareholders will vote for a new chairman, and whoever holds the most shares will take over as executive director. I can't stop you from getting married again, but you need to decide what matters more to you:

Mann would have left such a trap for him, even

the will and began tearing it

looked at her, utterly unimpressed. "If you think

to Simms. "Don't listen to her, Simms!

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