Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1435

Provoked by her words, Bertram slammed his hands down and shot to his feet.

Even though she was completely right, the Bellamy family was still technically the father-in-law's family to Harold.

For Faulkner to do something like this was a direct slap to Bertram's face.

"Father."

Tanner grabbed his agitated father's arm, his expression grave. "Lori doesn't handle any of the corporate affairs. She has no influence over these business decisions."

"No influence, or just no desire to help?"

Bertram glared at her with pure, unadulterated apathy. "You've been married to Harold for years, and you haven't managed to accomplish a single thing."

"He might be a doctor, but as the only son of the Houston family, all of their assets will eventually belong to him."

"If you just put in a little effort, you'd at least have a child by now."

If she gave birth to a son, he would be the future heir of the Houston empire.

"I suppose I really am just useless." Lorelei remained seated, her pale, slender fingers intertwined on the table. Her face remained flawlessly serene, her tone incredibly light, yet every single word cut like glass. "If you believe you have the power to persuade him, Father, you are more than welcome to step up and handle it yourself."

"You—"

"Let's not forget, I never wanted to marry him in the first place." From the corner of her eye, Lorelei glanced at the mother-daughter duo nearby, a faint, humorless smile touching her lips. "Surely you all understand exactly how little influence a wife gained through trickery actually holds?"

Greta and Lexi exchanged a guilty look, instantly lowering their heads.

If it hadn't been for their scheming, Lorelei wouldn't have walked into the wrong room and been forced into that marriage.

Hearing this, Bertram's gaze darkened, a brief flash of genuine guilt rising in his chest.

He knew he was the one who had ruined this daughter's life.

But who were the Houstons?

Countless elite socialites would kill for a chance to marry into that family, yet they couldn't even get close.

What exactly did she have to feel aggrieved about?!

"Grandma's health has been rapidly deteriorating. The doctor said she requires absolute peace and quiet. It's best if no one goes in to disturb her."

Having said her piece, Lorelei turned to Tanner, her tone turning dead serious. "Tanner, please make sure the doctor actually pays attention to her condition."

"I will."

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