Chapter 416

Seeing Melina like that, broken and curled up next to Wallace, even Lyla couldn't stay tough. Melina had always been the strong one—studious, determined, and unshaken by gossip. She faced it with optimism and grit, no matter what life threw at her. But now she looked like a child abandoned by the world. Lyla clenched her fists, unsure whether to direct her anger at Joseph or Andrew. Both men were despicable in her eyes. She had suspected Melina's marriage to Andrew might not be entirely equal. After all, Andrew was a high-ranking figure in their world, and Melina was just a simple girl from the countryside. But she hadn't expected it to be a complete sham, with staged scenarios like some ridiculous "knight in shining armor" act. It was infuriating! Melina didn't deserve this. Lyla took a step forward, wanting to comfort her friend, but two guards immediately blocked her path. Joseph's expression turned cold. "Ms. Turner, if you don't want Melina to suffer even more