Holden's frustration bubbled over.

“Kathryn, where’s your pride? That’s our home—how can you just hand it over and bow down? If your mother knew, she'd be rolling in her grave!” Kathryn took another bite of her apple, unfazed.

“It was never really mine, Dad.

Before Mom passed, she realized her mistakes and wanted to make things right with Auntie.

Everything she took—control of the family estate, the mansion, the properties—was meant to go back to Auntie’s side of the family.

I'm honoring her wishes.

It's called being a good daughter.” Holden's expression darkened.

“Your mother didn't say anything like that before she died! There’s no way she wanted you to give everything away.

Don't try to pull one over on me.” “Dad,” Kathryn replied, her voice sharp, “you weren't even there when she passed.

what she said? Everything Mom left me is mine

to worry

Just focus on healing.

on

Year in

back to your hometown to

you ungrateful daughter! I’m your father! Aren't you afraid I'll go public

Dad? Even if you talk to the media, who's going

me or show me an ounce of

had it

cut ties

just because I’m giving you some leeway, you can push your luck.” Holden’s mouth

tone cool, “I'm

gave me fatherly love, I’m not going to leave you high

to your account every

my entire life—I

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