Chapter 405

Just then, a heavily pregnant Celine walked into the room. Seeing the heartfelt moment between Melina and Wallace, she let out a mocking scoff. In a sarcastic tone, Celine said, "Dad, at your age, how can you still be so naive? Do you really think anyone here isn't eyeing your money? Look at Melina. She came running back at a time like this, didn't she? If she thinks she can get a share of the pie, she's dreaming. "Honestly, Dad, why are you still holding on? Just hand everything over already. Money doesn't go with you when you die, does it? In the end, we're the ones who'll inherit it all anyway." Wallace didn't react. His breathing remained the same, as if he'd grown immune to these kinds of remarks. He didn't even glance at Celine, having long since given up hope on his children. Undeterred, Celine headed straight to the small study attached to the room. She started fiddling with the safe, trying different combinations. After several failed attempts, her frustration b