Chapter 241

“Cassandra!” George Tate’s eyes flashed coldly. “Don’t think you can do whatever you want just because you’ve got the old man’s will. Don’t forget—he was my father. And I’m your father!” “Father?” Gertie Anderson’s mocking voice cut in. “What a coincidence, I happen to be Confucius!” “You—” George was visibly irked. “Mrs. Sinclair, mind your manners.” Gertie just shrugged. “Wow, didn’t know I even had such a thing. Must’ve missed the memo.” Seeing her usually sharp-tongued mother-in-law act all cheeky like that, Cassandra’s sadness seemed to ease a touch. But then Gertie’s tone flipped in an instant. Her joking expression vanished, and she stared George down with sharp eyes. “Mr. Tate, you sure look like a human. Didn’t expect you to carry the heart of a wolf. One day you’ll see—breaking Cassandra’s heart is a mistake you won’t ever be able to fix.” George clicked his tongue dismissively. “I broke her heart? That’s rich. She’s the daughter, yet time and time again she talks back, disre