Chapter 171

Elizabeth hadn't expected Robert to blame her. She was shocked by his angry outburst, and so was Melvin, who was lying in bed.

"What do you mean it's my fault? Isn't Melvin your son too?" Elizabeth retorted.

Melvin was Robert's only son. He would have to lead the Bardot family in the future.

"If he wasn't my son, would I have gone to such great lengths to clean up his messes? I did it because he's my only heir and because he'll have to take over our family in the future.

"But look at him—he's already 22 years old and still behaves so improperly! He spends his time in bars to hit on women. He even led his lackeys to harass someone this time. He's lucky that they didn't kill him.

"It's all your fault. You've always indulged him and let him do whatever he wants. He thinks he's a big deal. He's tactless and unknowledgeable. He always hangs out with unsavory individuals.

"Do you think someone like him deserves to inherit everything our family owns? You better hope he didn't mess wi