Chapter 852

At that moment, Lyla felt something being slipped into her hand—a small piece of paper. Instinctively, she glanced at Melina beside her. But Melina didn't look at her at all. She was engaged in a conversation with Margaret about the best way to make a flavorful stew. Lyla yawned and got up. "You all go ahead and chat. I need to use the restroom." The Kirbys didn't pay much attention to Lyla. Their focus was entirely on Melina. The Turners were also a prestigious family, but Lyla had yet to take control. There was no advantage in currying favor with her. Melina, on the other hand, was different. Not only was she Andrew's wife, but she also held considerable shares in Wentworth Corporation. Young people were easy to win over—after all, not everyone was as sharp as Andrew. Using Shayla's friendship with Melina as a bridge, Margaret and Kenneth thought it would be easy to please her. If things went well, the Kirbys might even establish a connection with the Wentworths. Those who ha