Sebastian shot Oliver a look, and Oliver took the envelope from Michael and placed it in Rebecca’s hand.
Feeling the weight of the envelope in her hand, Rebecca couldn’t help but think her uncle Michael was definitely not easy to deal with.
“Over there are your Aunt Patricia and Aunt Mary,” Sebastian said, pointing them out for Rebecca.
Rebecca glanced over.
Both Patricia and Mary were the picture of poise and elegance, looking truly gracious and refined.
“Nice to meet you, Aunt Patricia, Aunt Mary,” Rebecca called out, just like she was supposed to.
“You’ve probably met the rest already–Jack, Liam, and Max,” Sebastian introduced each of them without any hint of perfunctory attitude. “You’re all the same age, so feel free to spend more time together.”
Rebecca couldn’t help but focus on Liam–the only one she hadn’t met before.
He was dressed in a sharp black suit, and unlike Max, his expression wasn’t cold or standoffish. He seemed much more easygoing.
According to Jack, Michael, Max, and Liam plotted together to set Rebecca’s mom up back then.
So far, Max hadn’t realized Philip was involved. Aside from trying to persuade Rebecca to give up her shares, Rebecca thought he was pretty much flawless–whether it came to treating her or her mom.
Liam flashed a friendly greeting. “Hey there, little sis.”
Rebecca responded, keeping it formal and distant. “Hello, Liam.” She didn’t let her guard down at all.
“If you ever need anything, just hit me up,” Liam said warmly, his eyes only showing brotherly concern. “I might not be as sharp as Max, but I can still hold my own.”
While Liam was talking, he threw a quick look over at Jack.
He couldn’t help shooting a glance at Jack as he spoke.
Jack and Rebecca were already buddies, so he ditched any formality. “Cousin Rebecca!”
Rebecca glanced over at him.
“I’m honestly pretty useless,” Jack said with a playful grin. “Guess I’ll be relying on you to look after me from
now on.”
Everyone else just stared at him, totally speechless.
Sebastian was stumped as well.
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help but scold him. “Can’t you be a
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“If everyone turned out perfect, who would you use as a bad
a look, clearly
lot more relaxed around the dinner table. People were laughing and eating together, not a shred of drama or backstabbing in sight. For a moment, it even looked like
real,‘ Rebecca thought to herself. “They’re all just putting on a
Michael and Peter, though–those two uncles made it
An hour later.
Dinner was finally over.
and declared, “Since we’re all here,
on him. After a month for things to settle, most people could pretty much guess
to buy back the shares sold back then–at the original price,” Sebastian stated, a serious look clouding his face. “That means fifteen percent from Michael’s estate, and five
exchanged a quick
gone down before, Peter made sure to take a stand first. “I don’t
but it was gone in
unmistakably distant. “Michael spent over twenty years building up this company, and now we’re supposed to just hand it over to a
his expression grew stern and the whole room
see through this little stunt?‘ Sebastian sneered
isn’t it fair?” Rebecca retorted, her eyes locking onto
of years ago,” Patricia fired back. “You just walk in and expect to cash in without lifting a finger?
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who gets to buy back something they sold twenty years ago for the
at market value. That’s what everyone else
darkened instantly, his anger just about
Peter, her tone sharp. “Is
two uncles. Rebecca
stayed silent, not saying
more than Peter in all this, so if anyone was going to make noise about it, it sure
stick to whatever’s written in the agreement. Just tell me when it’s convenient for you, and I’ll personally help you with
just like:
finally lost it. “Michael, can you
“What’s
two of us, you’re the last one willing to give those shares back,” Peter fired back, calling him out right away. “Didn’t you try every trick in the book before just to stop this
cold. “Don’t go tossing out accusations unless you’ve
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