Chapter 60 The Unloved One

Malcolm frowned. "This is a win-win cooperation."

"Since there are so many benefits, why doesn’t Galaxy Holdings Group sign the contract with Celestial Ventures Group? Why do you need me to use such extraordinary means?" Meryl said coldly.

She taunted, "Isn’t Lydia going to marry Dalton? Dalton is the marketing manager of Galaxy Holdings Group. You can ask Lydia to persuade him. It’s just a contract. If Lydia can’t help you get it, why do you raise her? She’s not even your biological daughter."

Malcolm thought, "If Lydia could help me, I wouldn’t ask Meryl for help. Chandler just didn’t approve of signing the contract for no reason. Lydia said that Dalton communicated with Chandler several times on this matter, but Chandler rejected Dalton’s proposal every time."

Malcolm shook his head. "Forget it. Even Dalton can’t do it. I’m afraid you don’t have the ability to do it. I’d better think of another solution."

The topic ended there. Meryl suddenly thought of the dividends that went into Lydia’s pocket. 

Meryl looked at Malcolm and said casually, "Starting from this quarter, Celestial Ventures Group’s dividends will be deposited into my card."

Malcolm was startled. He frowned and said, "You owe Lydia. How dare you ask for them?"

Meryl sneered, "You keep saying that I owe Lydia, but what do I owe her? Three years ago, she framed me for that incident. I made it clear on the birthday. It was you who didn’t believe me. I wasted three years of my youth in prison. You, my mom, and Lydia, you owe me! Even if I was the one who did what happened three years ago, Lydia was completely unharmed. She didn’t even lose a hair. What do I need to compensate her for?"

Malcolm was speechless after being questioned by Meryl. He said in a cold voice, "Lydia has contributed so much to the company. She deserves the dividends. You haven’t contributed anything. You still want to take the company’s dividends."

Meryl was speechless. "You are right. I didn’t contribute anything, but the shares are mine. Lydia doesn’t have any shares. She deserves it. Since you are speaking up for her, why don’t you give her your share of the profits? You want her to take it from me. You are so hypocritical."

Malcolm argued. "Lydia needs money. She will be promoted to vice president of the project soon. She has a lot of social activities outside that need to be managed with money. You don’t spend money. Besides, we are a family. Why should you care about these things?"

Meryl burst into laughter. "You treat me as a family member when you need to spend my money. Even if I don’t have that much to spend, it’s none of your business. Malcolm, you are so biased. Who is the biological child between me and Lydia?"

Hearing Meryl calling him by his name, Malcolm angrily slammed the table. "You have no respect for me!"

"Starting from this quarter, you must have all my share of the group’s dividends deposited into my card without leaving a single cent behind." Meryl stood up and adjusted her dress.

She continued, "Don’t think about using it to subsidize Lydia. As a shareholder, I have the right to check the financial statements. If I miss even a penny, I will find a lawyer to take legal action. Malcolm, do you want Celestial Ventures Group to be sued because of this?"

Malcolm said coldly, "How dare you call me by my name? I’m your father."

Meryl asked back, "Even if I call you dad, do you think you are worthy of that?"

Meryl wondered, "They raised Lydia since her childhood. They always ignored me no matter what happened. I still remember that many years ago, when we were on vacation at the beach, Lydia and I were washed into the sea by the waves at the same time. They ran towards Lydia without hesitation. Lydia could swim and was wearing a swimming ring. Because the waves were too big and I was too nervous, I lost my swimming ring. It was the lifeguard who saved me. The seawater was very salty. When the waves completely submerged me, I felt a sense of awe for nature. From then on, I no longer dared to go to the beach and even dared not go near the swimming pool. The choice people make when they encounter danger is often their most actual thoughts. From that time, I know that I am the unloved one in the family."

Recalling the past, Meryl had a self-deprecating smile.