Chapter 417

Joseph noticed Melina open her eyes and leaned in, his voice dripping with false warmth. "See? The only person who's truly good to you is your Mr. Wentworth Senior. Why waste your time caring about anyone else? What are you still hesitating for?" "I'll do it." Melina's voice was cold, and her eyes brimmed with despair, laced with a flicker of anger. Andrew had lied to her, deceived her, and orchestrated the car accident she'd thought to be his moment of heroism this whole time. Why shouldn't she retaliate? Why did being poor and alone mean she deserved to be hurt and manipulated? Joseph had a point—she didn't need to care about anyone else. She would do this for Wallace and Wallace alone. Joseph could see the shift in her expression—the spark of rage beneath her broken demeanor. He couldn't hide his satisfaction. It was relishing to break her spirit to achieve his goal. But this time, he kept his distance. Melina had proven unpredictable, and he wasn't about to risk get