Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 522

Natalia had killed Shaw's illegitimate son and was secretly fighting him for control of Lynch Corporation. Shaw had grown wary of his daughter. He hadn't yet decided to kill her, but she had already decided to kill him.

"Natalia, you're a grown woman now. There are many things I can no longer control, but family is the line you don't cross." Shaw sat on the sofa in his home, watching Natalia walk in through the door.

Her arm was injured, and there were cuts on her forehead and neck. She had clearly been in an accident.

"Are you disappointed I'm not dead, Dad?" Natalia laughed. She had been in a car crash the day before. If it weren't for her sheer luck, she would have died.

And the person who wanted her dead was obviously Shaw.

At least, that's what Natalia believed.

"Do you know why I won't let you take over Lynch Corporation?" Shaw changed the subject. He hadn't sent anyone to run Natalia off the road, but any explanation now would fall on deaf ears.

"Because you're not smart enough. You're ruthless, yes, but your mind isn't sharp. You're too easily manipulated." Shaw pointed out Natalia's fatal flaw.

This weakness was one of the reasons she was destined for a dead end.

"Hah... Dad, you've been keeping a mistress and an illegitimate son on the side. You've wanted to get rid of your 'not smart enough' daughter for a long time, haven't you?" Natalia ground her teeth, staring at Shaw. "You almost succeeded. If Easton hadn't saved me today, I'd probably be dead at the intersection on Evergreen Road."

Shaw was silent for a long moment, his brow furrowed. He didn't look well. "I didn't order the car crash. Don't let yourself be used."

Shaw urged her to be rational.

"It's too late for that, Dad." Natalia laughed, a manic edge to her voice.

Shaw coughed violently, retching up dark, thick blood.

It was obvious. Natalia had someone poison him.

He pointed a trembling, furious finger at her, trying to lurch to his feet, but collapsed to the floor.

Natalia looked coldly at the housekeeper and maid. "My father accidentally ingested poison. Do you understand?"

The staff didn't dare speak, just nodded as they rushed Shaw to the hospital.

"Sir…" Natalia called the man she worked for. With Shaw gone, there was no one left to hold her back. She could finally become his most trusted lieutenant.

"My father was hospitalized for accidental poisoning. It's unlikely he'll be revived," Natalia stated calmly. She continued, "My father couldn't secure Lynch Corporation because he was too indecisive. I have a fatal piece of leverage on Easton. Once he's dead, I will seize control of Lynch Corporation's shares and management in the shortest possible time."

Natalia was supremely confident.

"Your father never sent anyone to kill you. Even after he knew you killed his illegitimate son, he never tried to have you murdered." On the other end of the line, the man was silent for a long time before telling Natalia that Shaw had never intended to kill her.

Natalia's fingers trembled. Even if she truly believed him now, it was too late. "Sir, there's no going back. You have to help me. Once I take over Lynch Corporation, I can better help you achieve your goals."