A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 136

“Well, there’s nothing I can really do against you…” Cordy said, sounding as if she could not help it.

Plum was delighted inwardly, convinced that Cordy was already giving up.

Age before beauty, indeed! Cordy never stood a chance against her!

“Well, we are family, so we shouldn’t hold grievances against each other,” Plum said cheerfully. “In that case, you should go to the police station and rescind your charges-”

“I want ten percent of Sachs Enterprises‘ shares.” Cordy cut Plum short right then.

Both Simon and Sue’s faces fell, with Sue exclaiming in agitation, “Don’t be so greedy, Cordy! You’re demanding a mile when we just gave you an inch!”

“An outsider like you doesn’t get to decide what happens to Sachs Enterprises!” Cordy snapped at Sue right then, leveling her an icy look. “Who do you think you are, criticizing me?!”

Sue was left flushing, but she did not have a comeback against Cordy.

spoke. “No.

he would not even entertain the

court, then,” Cordy replied

his temper flaring as he proceeded to insult Cordy, You really should know your place! Do you really think I’d give you ten percent of my company’s shares?! What right do

not agree to Cordy’s demand, but her son’s determined stance more or less

further provoked by the look

my rightful

“What gives you the right-”

However, I’ve consulted a lawyer, and the law dictates that any inheritance is to be divided equally between the deceased’s partner and their children. In other words, I have

certificate declaring that her mother possessed twenty percent of

she had expected Simon to bring Plum here.

snatched the paper from her, his expression darkening as he

court too,” Cordy continued neutrally. “I don’t mind handling two lawsuits at the same time, since I already have no

bellowed, his face dark as his body

abroad–he should have her killed on the surgical table