Chapter 237 That Bad
"I don't have any wealth to my name." Samuel then continued softly, "I gave all my shares to you."
Kathleen's brows twisted into a tight frown upon hearing that. "Right. Speaking of which, contact Tyson and have him transfer those shares back to you. The hefty portion of shares I currently have is giving me so much anxiety."
However, Samuel wasn't planning on taking his shares back. "They were always meant to be yours."
"That won't do. I've got no use for all those shares and monetary assets. I also plan to return the Yoeger family shares to my brother. The only shares I'll keep are those from the Schott family," Kathleen explained.
Not a word came from Samuel.
"Listen to me, Samuel. All three companies will suffer a great deal should anything bad happen to me since I currently own a majority of their shares," said Kathleen, her features contorting into a stern expression.
Yet, Samuel continued to refuse her wish. "Consider it my compensation to you."
That caused Kathleen's frown to deepen as she retorted, "I'm not short of money. Besides, I don't even need the shares." "Whether or not you're in need of money isn't something to do with me," replied a stubborn Samuel. After all, the shares were the last thing that allowed him to remain in Kathleen's life. A sigh came from Kathleen as she helplessly suggested, "Well, you don't have to give it all to me. How about this? I'll accept five percent of the shares. After all, it's not wise if you don't own any of your company's shares."
Samuel indifferently responded, "I still have twenty-one percent of shares under my name that I bought over from the other shareholders."
Silence befell them as Kathleen was at a loss for words.
"I'll do my best to run the company so you can live a happy life. Don't worry." Samuel raised his hand and rested it on Kathleen's head reassuringly.
"I'm not worried," Kathleen stated in an exasperated tone.
It was then that Samuel changed the subject by hoarsely saying, "I'm a little tired now. Can you wake me later?"
Upon seeing Kathleen's nod, he closed his eyes to rest.
Kathleen watched him from the side, not uttering a word as she focused on the scar that slashed across Samuel's body.
Her heart inexplicably clenched with sorrow at that instant.
It was not long before fifteen minutes flew by, and she took out the silver needles.
However, she did not wake Samuel but pulled the blanket over his body, allowing him to continue resting.
She then laid down on the massive bed inside the room and fell into a deep slumber.
The next day, a series of knocks sounded from outside the room, startling Kathleen from her sleep.
Oh no! The makeup artist has arrived, but Samuel's still here!
look at Samuel but was shocked
hung off to the side last night had
Did he leave?
to open the door for the makeup
in,
give me a moment? I
artist flashed an understanding
her face and brush her teeth for
quite the hardworking assistant, huh? She's already delivered breakfast for you despite it being so early in the day." Huh?
at the
was a breakfast set waiting there
can't be Valerie's doing. If it were, she would've woken me up long ago. It
a sip of the coffee
hot, which meant Samuel must have left not long
why he did not say anything before
at the Lewis residence with a gift for
that she previously visited
there seemed to be a trace of warmth
the new dress they got me. Is it pretty?" she excitedly asked while hopping around since she was no longer tied
way she behaved, Charles' heart began
his gaze and handed her scarf over. "Here. This was what
wanted to look into a
because she had previously broken the mirror and nearly harmed herself with one of its shards. Thus, the
of displeasure showed
Charles calmly
handed the scarf in
with the scarf. Vivian then lightly touched the back of her head and asked, "Does it look nice?" "Mm-hmm. You're the prettiest
think she's pretty too?" That garnered a chuckle from Charles, who replied, "You're
much better at flattery, Charles. You would've never tried to
amused Charles, who continued to chuckle
glanced out her bedroom window, which had metal
remained on the view as she walked over to the window and said, "Is it winter now?" "Yeah." Charles nodded before adding, "But it's about
giggles came from Vivian. "Charles, can we please go
with
great!" A beaming grin spread across Vivian's face right away. "I love trips!
She suddenly stopped.
you remember?" "Finn!" Vivian gripped Charles' collar frantically as though she had recalled something. She exclaimed, "I remember! Finn doesn't want me
again as he
want me anymore and even got someone to humiliate me!" Vivian
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