Chapter 453

Joseph sided with Ashlyn, leaving Celine—the self-proclaimed favorite—feeling bitter and out of sorts. She wasn't about to back down, though. "Even if Dad's alive, it's not that simple. Do you really think Melina will just hand over the shares just like that?" Ashlyn shot Celine a sharp, knowing look, her gaze briefly flicking to Celine's pregnant belly before turning away. Her voice was cold. "I don't see why not. Threats, bribes—whatever it takes. With Andrew out of the picture and Dad stuck in a vegetative state, what's stopping us? If we get our hands on Melina, there's nothing we can't do." Celine opened her mouth to argue, but Joseph cut her off. "Enough, Celine. If you don't understand what's going on, just stay quiet." His tone was final. "We'll do it Ashlyn's way. I'll send someone to bring Melina back. If I'd known, I wouldn't have handed her over to Dante." Joseph cursed under his breath. He'd handed Melina over to secure Dante's support, but Dante's measly 5% of