Chapter 1039

Rebecca basked in the smug satisfaction of her relatives' remarks while holding her head high in triumph. She was, without a doubt, the most capable member of the Wagner family. She managed the finances of countless people, and it was her expertise that ensured the smooth operation of the family's businesses. Lily and Shannon were outsiders. Did they really think that they could challenge her? It was nothing but a fantasy! Irritated by their scornful remarks, Shannon retorted sharply, "I've said it before—we're not after your inheritance. We don't want it!" Sure, the Wagner family was wealthy, but Shannon couldn't understand what made them so exceptional. So what if they were a hidden family? So what if they were an influential family in Bridgeport? In the end, they were just like everyone else—subject to the same inevitable cycle of aging, illness, and death. And like everyone else, they relied on their mouths to survive. When they fell ill, they still needed a doctor. And w