Chapter 16

“Explain what you mean.” Sophie scowled at the woman who had entered without permission as she set down the clothing in her hands. She had always respected and tolerated Melissa in the past out of her love and affection for Cedric, but it did not mean she would take Melissa's insults lightly.

“What do I mean? What did Cedric do wrong? Your parents and sister died in a plane crash due to their own bad luck, so what has it got to do with Cedric? You are relying on the old man’s affection for you and his remorse toward the deceased as a negotiating tool. You’re even snatching the Carlsons’ shares, pressing for a divorce and insisting on moving out. Are you attempting to embarrass Cedric on purpose?”

Melissa's tone became even more harsh and oppressive, and her eyes were filled with discontent. It was truly bad luck for her to have such a daughter-in-law.

Sophie’s eyes brimmed with rage as she glared at Melissa and said, “You’d better watch your words. My family would not have been in t