Chapter 321 She's Not Family

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Robert was beside himself with frustration, practically pacing a hole into the floor.

Margaret, equally agitated, snapped, "Elizabeth, I understand that you're getting older and want to see the family in harmony. You've always looked out for Claire. It makes sense. You practically raised her. "But this? Transferring 30% of the shares to her? Are you serious?

"What's gotten into you? She's not even related to us by blood, not your real granddaughter! And let's not forget, she's the one responsible for your actual granddaughter's death!

"Yes, I know. There wasn't solid proof four years ago, and you refused to believe it. But even if we ignore that, the fact remains. She's not family. Why would you give her 30% of the company? It makes no sense!" Meanwhile, Harrison couldn't stop fidgeting, his face a mix of panic and disbelief. Finally, he erupted, his voice loud enough to shake the walls. "Grandma, are you out of your mind? Do you' even remember who we are? "We're standing right here, flesh and blood, your family! And yet, you're telling us you'd rather hand over nearly half the company to someone who has nothing to do with us?

"Grandma! What the hell are you thinking?!"

Chapter 321 She's Not Family

though she'd been expecting this storm all along.

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A faint smile tugged at her lips as she turned to face them. Her voice was steady, deliberate. "I'm not looking for your approval. I'm simply letting you know my decision.

"You have two options. Bring the lawyer and Frederick here, for I'll dilute the remaining 60% of the shares I hold. You have one day to decide. If you're still acting like this tomorrow, I'll proceed with the dilution." Then, with a sharp crack, she slammed her cane against the floor, the sound reverberating like a final verdict.

Robert froze, staring at his mother as though he didn't recognize her. The woman standing before him, resolute and immovable, felt like a stranger.

wasn't ready to give

need rest.

chance to argue, waving

choice, the three of them filed

hours debating the situation, going in circles without reaching any

night, none of

every detail, trying to

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but the logic remained

and simmering, Finally,

thing in the morning," Frederick said

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Claire, she was blissfully unaware of the storm brewing behind

arrived at the Prescott Manor bright and

still asleep when he

them spent yet another fruitless hour arguing

Elizabeth finally came downstairs, looking

yet, have you? Stay and eat with us. Grace, go call Claire down for breakfast. And make sure to let her know

table and took her seat, as unruffled as

Not Family Moments later, Claire

here, but no explanation followed, leaving Claire

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him, she stopped mid-step, her chest tightening with a sudden,

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