Chapter 412
"Impossible," Vera interjected, her voice quick and sharp. "He is my husband. How could you presume to care for him? And as for expert doctors, I have my own connections."
Luna, her voice tinged with disdain, responded with a nod. "If anyone is to care for Father, it should be me. Since when did it become your responsibility? Let's not forget, you're not even a Leo by blood."
Cassie retorted, her words sharp as a knife, "Who has more connections to renowned doctors, you or the Worthingtons?"
Vera faltered, struggling to find a response. Yet, she remained resolute, "Regardless, I will not relinquish my right to care for my husband. I may not have been able to surpass your mother in the past, but now that he's incapacitated, am I expected to lose to Isabella's daughter?"
With that, Vera broke down, her face hidden behind her hands as she wept, a picture of deep injustice.
The Chapmans, already slightly shaken by Cassie's words, felt a surge of sympathy for Vera.
Ignoring Vera's emotional display, Cassie turned to Mr. Chapman. "Father, you know better than anyone that my father has been planning to divorce Aunt Vera. However, with his sudden illness, they remain legally married. As such, Dad's assets should rightfully be distributed among his spouse, children, and parents."
Mr. Chapman was taken aback. As Vera lunged at Cassie, shoving her, she cried out, "What are you implying? Are you suggesting I had a hand in your father's condition, Cassie? You're the cruel one. Don't project your malice onto me. I loved him more than anyone."
"I'm not accusing you," Cassie retorted, her voice sharp. "I'm merely reminding our grandparents. Dad's recovery would not be in your best interest, Aunt Vera. I'm not suggesting any foul play, but one can never be too cautious, especially in a family as affluent as ours."
Margaret was entirely swayed by Cassie's argument. "Alright, I agree to let you care for your father."
"Mom, do you truly believe I would harm him?" Vera cried out in despair. "What would people think if they found out?"
"Aunt Vera, I'm only looking out for your best interest," Cassie responded earnestly. "With Dad's accident, the Leo empire is in turmoil. Shouldn't you and Luna be managing the company? Luna may typically be more interested in frivolous pursuits, but now she needs to step up. You're her mom; you should support her."
Luna stood there, taken aback by Cassie's words.
Vera, unwilling to admit defeat, opened her mouth to respond but was interrupted by Atlas, who had been quietly observing from his wheelchair. "Sis, she's not wrong. And don't forget about the car accident— as his wife, you should investigate."
"Fine," Vera glared at Cassie, her eyes blazing with fury, "but you better take good care of him. If anything happens, I'll never forgive you."
Cassie responded with a bitter smile, "Of course, I will. What benefit would I gain from my father's death? I can't spend time with him if he's gone, and I certainly won't inherit a penny of his wealth. Unlike me, Luna, you've really got it made..."
Her comment seemed casual, but the Chapmans were astute; they quickly realized that someone stood to benefit from Chapman's accident. The likely beneficiaries were Vera and her daughter. The sudden car crash, so unexpected, couldn't help but raise suspicions.
"Dad, the executives just called—there's a horde of reporters outside the office, things are quite unstable," Atlas interjected.
"Your brother isn't going to wake up anytime soon. I'm putting you in charge of the company for now. And you need to go to the office immediately to support Luna," Chapman commanded with authority.
Atlas responded with a pained smile, "But I'm not exactly... cut out for the business stuff..."
"You have to be," Chapman said sternly. "The Chapman legacy can't fall."
"Okay, I'll do my best," Atlas nodded in agreement.
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