The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

"Dad, Charles attempted murder! He contracted a killer, and Ralph stopped him in the act. Not even the best attorney I can find will save him now."

James banked on the fact that his old man would not retaliate, given his strong network of supporters within the company and control over the project from Asher. He pulled the rug from under Lance.

"Just be straight if you have a problem with me. Why must you take a dig at me? Who has been devoted to you? Who has been the one to work hard for the company? Haven't I done enough? Besides, Charles did this to himself. We wouldn't be in so much trouble if he had kept it in his pants. Our family will be ruined if we clean up after him again."”

James was stating facts.

Although Charles was Lance's favorite, Lance started to lose patience with his willful son over the recent distressing events.

"Breathe, Dad. I think James has a point."

Christopher said, "My opinion might come across as brutal, but for the sake of the Iverson Group, you would have to put aside your feelings for Charles and do what's best for all of us. The individual arrested can be linked back to Charles, and someone has to take responsibility."

Lance pressed his lips together, his expression grimacing.

right. The blowback on us will be dire if we protect Charles, Dad." For

case, I'm giving you full reins to take care of this,

reflecting the agony of losing his son. "This is as far as my relationship with

the only ones left

like the last two

me now, James. We should look out

and looked askance at James. "Try to lay it down on Charles gently when you see him. He's known to be emotional. If he finds out that he's never

just got lucky.

most. "Astrid and Charles are behind bars. No thanks to you. Bella and Justin make such a lovely couple to go up

Even the

Do you think you can talk your way to acquiring Dad's trust? Do you think you can win by pitting the