Chapter 539

Even though Richard had many secrets, Tiffany did as well. Richard raised his eyebrows and said with a faint smile, “I remember being criticized as a sucker for boosting your performance at the Treasure Tower's Treasure Appraisal Assembly.”

Tiffany was stunned. “You… you knew the appraiser was me?” She thought, When did I lose my alias? Why didn't I feel anything? No wonder Richard didn't find it odd and even supported me. He spent tens of millions of dollars buying the collections I pushed. He was just boosting my performance?

Thinking of tens of millions of dollars, Tiffany's sleepiness vanished. She hugged Richard, lamenting, “You should have told me! You could have just given me the money then. What a waste!”

Her company, managed by Caleb, was short of funds. If she’d known, she wouldn't have taken such a roundabout way to earn money. She could have just flattered Richard!

Tiffany sighed. “If I'd known, I would have used my beauty to seduce you then.” Perhaps all his assets would be hers now.

Richard’s eyes darkened. “Honey, it’s not too late.”

“Get lost!”

“Oh.”

Their conversation was overheard by other subordinates. Seeing Richard rejected, they trembled, thinking, Only Tiffany can tell Richard to get lost?

Despite the rejection, Richard remained docile, unlike the man who could shake Lovell City with a stomp. The subordinates exchanged glances, deciding to cling to Tiffany.

The helicopter returned to Lovell City. Tiffany didn't go to her villa, but to Luna Villa first. She found Jeremy, disguised, sitting on the sofa.

Surprised, she asked, “Why are you here?” Jeremy had followed her to Traron City and back, but had been elusive for days.

He sat up. “Miss Kelley, it’s time for you to return. At least… see His Majesty one last time.”

Tiffany's smile faded. Felix's comment about Morwen's success in the cave, coupled with Jeremy's words, hinted at trouble for her grandfather.

“What happened?” she asked.

“His Majesty is critically ill. He might not survive the winter…”

Couldn't make it through the winter? Tiffany thought, stunned. She remembered her grandfather's kind smile, his doting nature. Thirteen years have passed; Grandpa, strong then, is weaker now, with that vicious Morwen by his side, she thought.

Tiffany declared, “We leave tomorrow morning!” Some things couldn't wait, like Victor's death before she could call him Grandpa. She didn't want more regrets.

Jeremy rejoiced. “Really? That’s great!”

“Yes. Go prepare,” Tiffany said, notifying June, who arranged a helicopter. Tiffany gave further instructions before leaving Luna Villa.

On the way back, she searched for an excuse to smooth things over, but the car stopped before she found one.

“Miss Kelley, we’re here,” June said.

“Okay.”

Tiffany entered her villa and sensed something amiss. Melody sat on the sofa, head down.

“I don’t have any living expenses. Mom, can you transfer me four million dollars?” Melody said.

Four million? Living expenses? Are we that rich? Tiffany thought. She was furious.

Melody had lived in a villa, receiving gifts and money. Her appetite had been indulged, leading to this demand. Thalia was stunned. “What are you buying? We don’t have that much money. You got 200,000 last month.”

Melody pouted. She’d spent 200,000 on a necklace. “How is 200,000 enough?”

She resented Tiffany's spending habits. Melody snorted. “Didn’t you say to be fair? I want what Tiffany has.”

Thalia was angry but explained, “Tiffany hasn’t asked for a cent in six months. She bought back all the company shares, solving the Kelley family’s crisis.”

Melody didn’t believe it. “You owe me this! Why are you sending me away? Give me four million dollars today!”

Thalia was stunned. Melody had become a bottomless pit, filled with hatred and revenge.

Thalia retorted, “Do you think I owe you?”

Chapter 540

“Don’t you?” Melody retorted. They had fallen out. Pretending to be obedient wouldn't win over the cold couple.

“This is what you owe me. If it weren’t for you, why would I be stranded and let Tiffany occupy my place? Isn’t this your fault?”

“How could you even think like that?” Thalia asked, but the passage ends there.