Chapter 431

Vanessa tried to catch Mr. Joel's attention with a subtle glance, but he remained engrossed in his keyboard, completely oblivious to her appeal.

Mr. Joel grasped Vanessa's implication.

He understood that parents often had preferences among their children, as people were naturally inclined that way.

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Then Mr. Joel asked, "Miss Atwood, what assets does your dad have in his name?"

Vanessa wanted t