Chapter 111: Let’s make a deal
-Today is Philip’s funeral, I have to get there early.
As Orlando and Vanessa’s uncle, he certainly had to attend today’s funeral. His wife must have been crying miserably today, and he had to accompany her to comfort her.
First thing in the morning was the farewell ceremony for the remains.
There were not many people in front of the mourning room, Vanessa and her mother, Orlando, Gerardo and the butler who stood beside him and attended to him, Jaime, as well as Dylan and Melina, and the funeral home staff.
Dylan was next door and watched Vanessa say goodbye to Felipe, bearing the pain. In just a few days, she had lost a lot of weight. Her eyes were bloodshot, though she was very sad, she had to pretend to be strong.
I really wanted to hug her to comfort her.
When Dylan was distracted, Vanessa’s body suddenly swayed. Orlando, who was at her side, immediately reached out to hold her waist and stabilised her body.
-Are you all right?
-Yes.
Vanessa said indifferently, not wanting to make the situation worse, just pulled her hand away and stood by her side.
Orlando’s face became indifferent for a moment, but he endured it and was not angry.
-Felipe, go first. When I see Vanessa’s happiness, I’ll come and get you.
Mercedes stood in front of the glass coffin and said quietly. Her voice was so low that no one else could hear.
Then it was Melina.
Felipe was dead, Melina was the happiest person. Now she was sure she was pregnant, Gerardo was behind her to help her, so she no longer feared that what she had done would be exposed.
She looked at Philip’s mortal remains, her eyes full of triumph.
You were finally dead. It wouldn’t be long before I would expel your daughter from the Moya family, and she would lose everything.
Mercedes’ body became particularly weak, she insisted at the end of the funeral and almost fainted. Vanessa was worried, ordered Limón to send Mercedes back, and she stayed behind to take care of the rest of the matter.
-Vanessa.
At the sound of Melina’s voice, Vanessa frowned in disgust.
-What are you doing?
-I am also daddy’s daughter. Don’t try to monopolise the Cazalla Group. Then you’d better give me the shares that belong to me soon.
-Don’t worry.
-That’s the best thing! Even though I don’t care about the Cazalla Group now, it’s something that belongs to me anyway. Since it’s mine, even if I were to throw it away, I won’t give it to you.
Melina was proud. She stroked her abdomen deliberately, her smile was crooked and full of mischief.
-You don’t know it yet, I am already living in Villa Moya. Soon, everything you have now will be stolen by me.
Listening to his provocation, Vanessa suddenly realised something.
-Did you give the photos to Orlando?
-Photo? -Melina was surprised for a moment, then suddenly smiled, proud and arrogant.
-Do you know about the photos? Yes, it’s me. Otherwise, do you think someone else would do everything possible to get that kind of photo for Orlando. But, unfortunately, what can you do even if you know? What about the evidence? What if you can even show evidence?
Melina said triumphantly, now she was not afraid of Vanessa at all.
-It was indeed you!
I should have guessed it a long time ago.
Vanessa scoffed:
-I want to thank you, thank you for letting me see the real face of Orlando. Don’t worry, I will divorce Orlando soon. Only you like this bad man. After all, you are so bad and you really go well together.
-You’re a whore!
Melina was very angry and gave Vanessa a cruel look. She was about to do something and, seeing Gerardo approaching, she suddenly thought of a strategy.
She approached Vanessa suddenly, and Vanessa unconsciously pushed her.
Melina screamed deliberately, staggered backwards and, as she was about to fall, grabbed something at her side to steady her body.
He immediately covered his stomach with a pained expression.
-Melina!
Gerardo’s face suddenly changed, and he moved forward to support Melina personally.
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-Grandpa, I’m fine.
Melina said faintly with a smile, but she didn’t look well. Gerard looked at Vanessa with a sullen face. He wanted to say something to reprimand her, but there were still some scruples. After only one deep look at her, he let Jaime help Melina up and they left together.
As he passed Orlando, Gerardo stopped and looked at him with a cruel expression.
-You’d better be quicker. If you miss the chance, don’t blame me for being polite.
-Grandfather!
Orlando frowned and said disapprovingly.
Gerardo gave a bifido and left with Melina.
Fucking hell!
With a sombre face, Orlando approached Vanessa and suddenly grabbed her arm.
-Don’t provoke Melina. Now Gerardo spoils her a lot.
Vanessa frowned, repulsed by Orlando’s touch, stuck out her arm and ignored him.
-Vanessa, don’t think about leaving me.
He would definitely get Vanessa pregnant as soon as possible. Only when she was pregnant would he be able to chase Melina away.
If Vanessa did not agree, then he could only use harsh methods.
Orlando thought casually, and decided to get ready immediately after returning, to avoid accidents. After all, pregnancy was not so easy.
-I will not let that whore succeed.
After Orlando said something that Vanessa didn’t understand at all, he turned and left.
Vanessa frowned, feeling that Orlando was inexplicable and, at the same time, she had a bad feeling in her heart. His gaze seemed to be planning something.
-And he’s gone, haven’t you seen enough yet?
She heard Dylan’s voice suddenly, Vanessa was surprised.
-You haven’t left?
She took a few steps forward, marking the distance between them.
-I’m worried about you, so I’m coming back.
Dylan responded, but he was looking at Orlando’s back. He also noticed Orlando’s gaze at this moment, which contained possessiveness and madness. He was obviously planning to do something.
Thinking about the tactics Gerardo might use, Dylan understood immediately.
He scoffed silently in his heart, he would not let Orlando succeed.
-Vanessa, let’s make a deal, what do you say?
Dylan retracted his gaze and looked at Vanessa.
-No,” Vanessa refused without thinking.
-I no longer want to get involved with any member of the Moya family.
-You still don’t understand? You don’t have the right to choose.
Neither he nor Orlando would let Vanessa go. Of course, she was meant to belong to him, and everything Orlando did was in vain.
-Of course I have the right to choose.
Vanessa did not yet know what she would face in the future, so she could be stubborn.