Chapter 542

It was Monica's first time seeing Keith display such intense anger. Although she knew he was not one to be provoked easily, he had never taken such an extreme action, even when he was angry.

It seemed he was genuinely frustrated this time.

Monica was also not one to be trifled with either. She countered, "Why can't I assert myself? Don't you forget that you've fallen out of favor. What do you think will happen to you if our parents find out how you've treated me today?"

"Fallen out of favor?" Keith scoffed, tilting his head.

Had he really fallen out of favor? Was he no longer loved by their parents? Was he looked down upon by the Ritter family?

Perhaps it was because of this perception that Monica felt emboldened, thinking she was better. So, she thought she could belittle Keith, the heir apparent.

"Monica, it seems you fail to grasp the situation. This family is in my hands. When the older generation passes, I will assume leadership. I am the heir!" His voice resounded with c