Chapter 167 Wasn’t an Accident
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The loud crash jolted Christina back, her anger boiling beneath the surface, but she felt utterly helpless.
Unable to contain herself, she shouted, “You two have completely lost it! How did I end up with such difficult children?”
Her frustration extended to Melody as well, but Melody paid her no mind. She didn’t even glance at Christina’s dramatic outburst.
Instead, Melody focused on munching on snacks while sifting through the contract for Dream
Entertainment.
Originally, she had pursued her law degree to help Derrick, hoping to ease his burdens and prevent him from burning out.
Now, however, that degree was hers, and the knowledge she had gained proved invaluable.
YM Capital was in a vital growth stage, and assembling a strong legal team was crucial.
In Sommerville, every prominent business required its own team of specialized lawyers.
After all greater wealth often led to more legal challenges.
When Andrew had proposed building a legal team, it aligned perfectly with the buzz surrounding her
name.
The headlines blared, “Sommerville’s Top Lawyer Derrick Shield Defends Top Singer Carson Shield.”
Aside from the internal legal teams of major corporations, independent firms like Derrick’s Justice Law Firm were rare in Sommerville..
With Derrick’s reputation as a Legal Titan–having never lost a case–the fees at Justice Law Firm were sky–high.
Yet, Sommerville was never short of affluent individuals willing to pay whatever it took to win in court.
So when Andrew brought up his idea, Melody looked up, her eyes sparkling with excitement
“Professor Woodman, what do you think about me forming a legal team for YM Capital that rivals Justice Law Firm?
Melody blinked innocently, tilting her head in a charming way.
Andrew couldn’t help but smile fondly at her, gently tapping her on the head. “Ms. Tucker, are you daydreaming again?”
Melody felt the proposal crumble in her hands, ready to snap back, but before she could, Andrew’s calming presence enveloped her.
He carefully took the crumpled document from her grip, his voice smooth and warm, “But I believe in
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you.
“Melody, like your brother, you can overcome any challenge.
“That’s wonderful.
“But brilliance can be a double–edged sword; sometimes, it’s wise to keep your light hidden.
“Martin doesn’t seem to understand that.
Andrew’s words paused Melody, tightening something within her heart.
She looked up, her expression transforming into one of cold clarity.
Raised by Martin, she knew his intelligence well.
He was strategic, but his inflexible nature left no room for compromise.
Both Martin and Jacob, the dean of the finance department who had recruited her as an apprentice, had praised her, “Mel, your insight is razor–sharp; you’re a genius!”
Gerting into Greenfield University’s notoriously competitive finance program meant she was among the élite.
Back then, she hadn’t thought much of it, but now, a realization dawned, her gaze sharpening. “Are you suggesting that what happened to my brother four years ago wasn’t an accident?
“Did he cross someone, causing that person to attack him?”
The logic clicked into place. Back then, Martin had propelled YM Capital to heights most could only dream of.
As a newcomer in finance, he had caught the attention of industry heavyweights.
Melody had not met Zac at the time, but she had heard Martin mention his name.
The Griffins were a powerful family in Sommerville, well–respected and influential.
Yet that elite scion had once been close to Martin!
It was clear just how quickly Martin had risen, his brilliance shining through.
