Carrying a tray of fancy dishes, Melissa entered Lydia’s room and offered, “You should have a bite to eat.


    Don’t dwell on your father’s words.


    He’s just upset at the moment.


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    As Lydia gazed at the food her mother had brought, she had no appetite.


    “I’m not interested in eating.


    If you have something to say, spit it out now.


    ”


    After cing the dishes on the table, Melissa sighed and looked at her.


    “You’re aware of the state of affairs at home.


    Phillips Group is teetering on the edge of failure.


    If it weren’t for that, your father wouldn’t have been so desperate to bring you back.


    ”


    Lydia remained silent, her eyes fixed on her mother.


    Melissa vented her frustrations, saying, “Lately, Phillips Group’s stocks have been on a downward spiral, and thepany is in turmoil.


    You’re no longer a kid, and it’s time for you to help your father shoulder thepany’s responsibilities.


    ”


    “Why didn’t he let me help with thepany’s challenges earlier?


    Only when things get tough that he remember I’m his daughter.


    ”


    Lydia’s expression remained serene as if she had decided not to be concerned about the Phillips family affairs any longer.


    “Have you considered the tens of millions Henry has lost in gambling? He’s been misappropriating public funds and bringing his friends into thepany, paying them for doing nothing.


    Mom, why don’t you have a conversation with him about this? Brayden has brought in numerous projects to support our family, but look at how it turned out.


    Phillips Group is declining.


    Should I be held responsible for that too?”


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    Melissa’s expression grew somber.


    When Lydia brought up Brayden, she furrowed her brow and remarked, “If he cares for you, he should have married you a while back! Why are you still not married?”


    Lydia stood and spoke louder, saying, “It’s because I informed him that I won’t marry him! You know what? If I marry him, you, Dad, and Henry will hang around at home and leech off them!”


    Melissa also rose from her seat, her expression growing increasingly dull.


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    “What on earth are you saying? The marriage between our families benefits both sides!”


    “I guess that might be true for others, but when it’s our family we’re talking about, Mom, you’re just kidding yourself.


    ” Lydia’s tone grew icy.


    “I won’t marry Brayden, and I won’tply with your desires for any alliance.


    If you believe I’ll marry someone to rescue Phillips Group, you should rethink your expectations!”


    Lydia’s firm words infuriated her mother to the point where thetter stood up and seemed about to p her.


    Without flinching, Lydia locked eyes with her mother and dered, “Go ahead! I’ll repeat it.


    Either you end me! Or I won’t tie the knot!”


    “Fine, fine, fine!” Melissa’s eyes welled up with anger.


    “Are you trying to push me to the brink? Well, consider this my farewell!”


    “Mom! Are you threatening me with your own Life?” Profound disappointment clouded Lydia’s gaze.