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“Of course. As long as you pass the test, we’ll hand over the shares to you, no strings attached,” Michael said. glancing over at Max. “Max, don’t make things too tough for Rebecca. Just make it simple for her.”

Max’s gaze was deep and inscrutable.

He parted his lips slightly, his voice as cold and indifferent as always. “If it’s a family test, rules should apply equally to everyone.”

“Rebecca’s the only sister we’ve got,” Liam added. “C’mon, just go easy on her. We’re really just going through the motions here.”

Jack observed their back–and–forth, a flicker of subtle sarcasm in his usually laid–back gaze.

“Your brother’s not wrong,” Michael said.

“Ms. Jensen never had any family guidance growing up,” Victor added. “If we treat her just like everyone else, it’s going to be tough for her to pass.”

“That’s right,” Michael and Victor said, one after another.

Michael and Victor took turns speaking.

Both Michael and Victor were putting on an act, pretending they really had Rebecca’s best interests at heart.

“Max, the head of the family’s already made it clear. Just cut her some slack like he said,” Peter added, not even bothering to hide his sarcasm. “Rebecca’s no Amelia, she’s just not that talented.”

Max pressed his lips into a thin line, giving off his usual ‘don’t get close to me‘ vibe.

Rebecca couldn’t care less about all this drama.

‘Honestly, I can see right through every one of them,‘ Rebecca thought to herself. ‘It’s always obvious what they’re really after and what their words truly mean!

After hanging around Jeffrey for so long, she’d gotten a solid read on people–figuring out who’s genuine and who’s just playing a part was getting easier every day.

“Why even bother with a test? We all know it’s just for show,” Peter said, clearly here for the drama. “Stephen and I are more than happy to hand over our shares to our niece. Honestly, let’s just skip the fuss and sign the contract already.”

The moment Peter finished, the room fell into a stunned silence.

Michael gave Peter a glare so fierce, it looked like he was ready to chew him out right then and there.

“Michael, what do you think?” Peter asked, stirring the pot on purpose.

“That’s fine,” Michael replied, maintaining his steady, authoritative demeanor. He naturally glanced at

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“It’s really up to

let out a

say anything just to keep that perfect uncle

glancing back and forth between them. “If you two have the time, we can

the spot, speechless as the

was just like Amelia–super stubborn and competitive, never willing to

you should fight for everything yourself, not take

anyone.

now? She was totally

into their game, matching their performance

if to say, ‘Now it’s your headache. “I’ll have someone bring the contract over–let’s sign the papers here and

dagger–sharp, fury barely masked beneath his calm

a fool,‘ Michael raged

on, Michael. Love putting on airs, don’t

never expected Rebecca to be so spineless. ‘She really thinks she can just show

get the contract ready,” Peter said, his voice full of mocking ease. “Let’s settle this shares business tonight, and tomorrow we’ll sort out the

it,” Jack replied, a sly smile playing

next second, he

carrying a briefcase, dressed sharp

contracts I told you to get ready

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thick pile of paperwork and shot Michael

the situation this time, Peter thought, his inner glee

furious inside, but had no choice but to

straight up putting Michael in a terrible spot. He was one hundred percent sure this contract would end up dead in the water, so he was just making things tougher for Michael, keeping the

go by

met her gaze head–on.

family

family over twenty years ago–Sebastian even struck her name from the family record,” Rebecca said, not letting them dodge the

then–Dad was just a little impulsive,” Patricia replied gently. “But no matter what,

proof of

“Proof?

back without hesitation. “Proof that my mom and I actually

Everyone in Honnala knows Amelia is Sebastian’s daughter. What more proof does anyone

that’s considered evidence?” Rebecca retorted, cool and direct. “Even if it wouldn’t hold

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