Chapter Fifteen

After a moment of contemplation, Karina set down her utensils and gazed at Martha, seated across from her at the dining table.

"I will do it."

"We have faith in you, dear," Zora reassured Karina with a warm smile.

The atmosphere at the breakfast table grew tense as the family grappled with Martha's bold stance, leaving the fate of Karina's ascension uncertain.

After breakfast, Riley burst into her parents' room, her mind buzzing with questions and disbelief. "Mom, why suggest such a challenge? Karina's going to take it and prove she's the rightful heir to the Algernon business empire. Ugh!" She clenched her fist in frustration.

Martha, wearing a mischievous smile, rose from her seat. "Don't worry, darling. Do you know who Mike Henshaw is?"

Riley furrowed her brows in confusion.

"He's a notorious misogynist. That's why he'll reject whatever proposal Karina brings," Martha explained confidently.

Riley's eyes widened in realization. "Wow," she chuckled.

"She's bound to fail," M