Chapter 97. Shocking Downfall

Allen’s POV

That night, driving home, I gripped the steering wheel until my knuckles turned white. She sat next to me, happily talking about the event’s success, completely unaware of the anger building inside me.

I suddenly spoke up, my voice icy, “Don’t you ever think that people only care about you because of your wealth?”

She laughed, that annoying, superior laugh. “Allen, sweetheart, people are drawn to me because I’m fascinating. It’s not always about money.” I gritted my teeth, fighting to remain calm.

But that night was the turning point. I realized I needed to take charge. She wouldn’t willingly hand over the power I deserved, so I’d have to seize it.

Nina’s mother’s pride always irked me, days after day, I sat in the shadows, plotting how to take her down, how to take her wealth for myself.

Days turned into months, which turned into years, but the right hour had not yet come. I had to think strategically; I had to be sma