Margaret’s lips trembled, but she forced a weak nod. She’d called Kourtney dozens of times, leaving voicemails that went unanswered. 

“I’ll keep trying mother.”

“Oh yes. Try! That's all you're good at!” Florence was harsh with her words but she didn't give a damn.

Kourtney hated them now and they probably deserved it. But right now, she didn’t care about guilt or apologies. She cared about power, and Kourtney was their key to it.

Her marriage to Sebastian should’ve catapulted the Allen Corporation to new heights. She was supposed to be their golden ticket, but she had turned her back on them. 

Why must the Allen Corporation suffer by remaining...