Chapter 159

Caleb's face twisted in fury. "Why? Why should I back down? I've poured years of blood, sweat, and tears into Skyview Group-why do you people get to treat me like this now?" Vanessa let out a cold chuckle. "Caleb, you really don't get it, do you? There's a saying-good will always trump evil. I know it's probably pointless trying to talk sense into someone as petty and twisted as you, but let's be clear-you lost, and you lost hard. Elder was right, you're not fit to lead Skyview. Whether you step down or not isn't your call anymore. If you've still got a shred of self-respect, you better walk away quietly." Now that things were out in the open, "Uncle" was a title Vanessa refused to say again. This man, with his vicious ways and cruel heart, had once pushed her and Xander to the edge. Her original body's owner had already paid the ultimate price because of him. That price was far too steep. "I'm not stepping down! I'm not giving up!" Caleb screamed, completely losing it, like a madman r