Chapter 588

Shayla looked distressed. She lowered her voice and said, "Melina and I are just friends. I've never thought about anything to gain from her." Her father, Kenneth Kirby, spoke in disagreement. "Even if you're friends, when there's a chance for profit, you have to consider it. Do you have any idea why our family has done so well? Do you know why you get to enjoy such a comfortable life?" Shayla didn't dare argue. She bit her lip in silence. Margaret said impatiently, "Enough; this isn't the time to talk about that. I saw them leaving through the back door. Let's hurry around to the back. Shayla, go show your concern for your friend. We'll use this chance to meet Melina." Shayla still shook her head. Margaret raised her hand as if to slap her, but then paused and lowered it. She spoke in a firm, unquestionable tone. "We've raised you all these years. You can't even do this small thing? Since when did you learn to defy your parents?" Shayla turned pale. "Let's go now. If we wait an