Chapter 675 Your Last Name is Melville Too, Right?
Carl sneered, "He's dead. But he went too quick! So, even though he's gone, I'm gonna make sure you, the one he cared about most, suffer. That way, he won't rest easy!"
Katherine took a step back, eyes wide, knowing Carl had no limits and wasn't messing around.
Seeing her fear, Carl's eyes glinted with contempt. "Scared already? Last time, you were pretty tough."
Katherine gritted her teeth, staying silent.
Last time she got kidnapped, she wasn't pregnant. Handling them was a breeze back then!
Carl chuckled, "Relax, I won't hurt you now. You should thank the kid in your belly. He's useful to me! Once you pop that little brat out, then we'll have some fun."
Katherine frowned, confused. "What do you want with my kid? What's your plan?"
Carl poked her belly. "This little brat can help me control all the Melville Group's assets! Alex is dead, and I'll use him to threaten the Melville family!"
Katherine's eyes widened as she laughed, "Are you dreaming? My kid has nothing to do with the Melville family. Even if he did, why would they let you use a newborn to control them?"
Carl sneered, "Don't you know? After Alex died, the Melville family made a will overnight, giving all their assets to the brat in your belly!"
Katherine froze. "What? Where'd you hear that? That's impossible!"
Carl narrowed his eyes. "Why not? Alex is dead, and your kid is his only bloodline left! According to Melville family tradition, the family business goes to the eldest grandson."
Katherine had never heard of this and doubted the Melville family would make such a quick decision.
She had no idea where Carl got his info from!
After thinking for a moment, Katherine looked at Carl calmly. "I get it. You just want the Melville family's money, right? No need for all this drama. How much do you want? I can pay you!"
Carl paused, amused. "You? Pay me? How much do you have? Can you even afford it?"
Katherine said, "I can't control the Melville Group, but I can control my own assets! Honestly, I do have some money. If I sell everything, I could get a few hundred million in cash, enough for you to live comfortably forever! Just let me go, and it's all yours!"
Carl stared into Katherine's eyes, searching for any sign of a lie.
But her gaze was steady and sincere, making him almost believe her!
Katherine continued, "A few hundred million might not match the Melville Group's market value, but it's more than enough for you to live in luxury without dealing with the Melville family's annoying shareholders."
Carl thought for a moment, then smiled and lifted Katherine's chin. "You make a good point. If you're telling the truth, I'll take it! But I want it all!"
Katherine didn't expect him to be so greedy and frowned. "What's your last name?"
Carl shot her a contemptuous look. "Why do you care? You're not worthy of knowing my last name!"
Katherine stayed calm. "If I'm not mistaken, your last name should be Melville, right?"
Seeing Carl's displeased expression, Katherine knew she had guessed right. "Looks like I hit the mark! You're Alex's father's illegitimate child from his younger days. You hate your father for abandoning you and your mom, you hate the Melville family, and you hate Alex even more. Am I right?"
Carl's eyes filled with anger as he glared at her. "You better shut up, or I'll kill you right now!"
Noticing Carl's features somewhat resembling Alex's, Katherine knew she was right, and because she was right, he was furious.
But she didn't plan to shut up. "You should hate Alex's father, but why hate Alex? What did he do wrong? He didn't choose to have a playboy father. He was just a kid back then. How could he control his dad?"
Carl snapped, "Then why should Alex be born with the right to inherit the Melville Group? We're both sons of the same father. Why is he more noble than me? Why does he get to live a privileged life while I have to struggle? I hate him, I wanted him dead, and I want everything from the Melville Group. Only then will I feel balanced and be able to face my mom!"
Hearing Carl's resentment escalate as he mentioned his late mother, Katherine paused, sensing his deep-seated bitterness. "But have you ever thought, even if you get the Melville Group, can you run it? Are you sure you can keep it in the top 100 globally?"
Carl grabbed her neck. "Bitch, are you looking down on me?"
Katherine felt a bit uncomfortable being choked but deliberately smiled. "I'm thinking about you. If you can't run a business, inheriting it is useless. It won't be long before the Melville Group goes bankrupt due to poor management!"
Carl was furious. "Even if the Melville Group goes bankrupt, I'll be happy!"
Katherine said, "What's the point of getting something you can't enjoy? Mr. Melville, I see none of your friends outside seem capable of running a company. If you don't mind, spare my life, and I can teach you."
Carl looked at her suspiciously. "You want to teach me?"
Katherine nodded. "Honestly, I got involved with Alex to become a wealthy lady. But now that he's dead, it's hard for me to gain control in the Melville family just with the child in my belly!"
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