Chapter 67: Rebel

LISA'S POV

I trudged through the front door of my father's house, feeling like I'd been put through a wringer. The stress of the day weighed heavily on my shoulders.

Dad looked up from his armchair, concern etched on his face. "Hey kiddo, how'd it go?"

I flopped onto the couch beside him, letting out a deep sigh. "It was a disaster. Louisa's not giving up without a fight."

Dad's expression turned grim. "I knew she wouldn't. She's always been ruthless."

I rubbed my temples, trying to ward off the impending headache. "I don't know how much more of this I can take. She's constantly quarreling, trying to undermine me at every turn."

Dad placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "You're doing great, Lisa. You're standing up for yourself and what's rightfully yours."

But his words of encouragement did little to alleviate my frustration. "It's not just about me, Dad. It's about the company. Louisa's going to ruin everything Mom and you built."

Dad's eyes clouded over, memories of my mother f