Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 34 Picking You Up

nerve to hand out.“Come and talk with me, Sophie. The lawyer hasn’t arrived yet,” Josiah said.“Dad, this twenty percent is far too important to Tanner Group. Are you really going to give it to her that easily?” Yale refused to give up.Josiah ignored his son because he had the right to decide to who he wanted to give his assets.“Dad, Soph is still young. If you give her such an incredibly valuable thing, you may end up hurting her instead of protecting her.”“Why would I be hurting her? You know, it breaks my heart to see neither of you cares for her.”“Tanner Group doesn’t only just belong to our family now, Dad. There are other shareholders paying attention to what you’re doing! If you give those shares to a girl like her, we won’t be able to protect her if the other shareholders come after her!” Yale knew the struggle for power had always been like that.Josiah remained silent. Obviously, he knew about that as well after spending many years in the business world.“Soph is your daughter. If you two dare to touch her, I won’t let any of you get away with it.” He knew he didn’t have long to live. Soph will only have herself to depend on once I pass. She has to get stronger.“Are you scared, Soph?” he asked.Sophie held her grandfather’s hand. “I’ve never been afraid, Grandpa.”If they were talking about facing the struggles of growing up, then she really was unafraid of facing them.Josiah was glad. I can see my younger self in her.“Think about it carefully, Sophie.” The look in Yale’s eyes turned cold.It was then the lawyer arrived.“Are you sure about this, Old Mr. Tanner?” Terrence Baldwin, the lawyer, was also worried about whether Sophie could keep the shares Josiah was giving her.“No need to be afraid, Soph. Even if, in the end, you throw away the shares I give you, I still won’t regret my decision. Consider it as me giving you your tuition fees.”“Please put your signature here, Old Mr. Tanner.” Terrence didn’t say anything else because he knew Josiah wouldn’t change his mind.“Please sign here, Ms. Tanner.” He pointed at a spot on the paper.Once Josiah and Sophie put their signatures down, the lawyer declared, “Okay. The shares now belong to Ms. Tanner.”Josiah then sent Terrence out.“Now that Sophie has inherited my shares, she’s considered one of Tanner Group’s shareholders. Don’t disappoint me, Sophie,” Josiah uttered before heading upstairs.He was getting old, which was why he left, as he didn’t want to witness such a sullen atmosphere in his home.Sophie was about to leave after obtaining the shares.“You’re still young, Soph. We’re just thinking about your well-being. Let your dad keep hold of your shares first. You’re our daughter, so we won’t hurt you,” Charmaine coaxed.“Yeah! I’ll help you manage your shares first. Once you get married, I’ll return the shares to you untouched,” Yale added.Sophie couldn’t help but chuckle. The world has always been like this. People’s loyalties are where their interests lie. It’s so sad to see my parents put up an act like this in order to obtain my power and fortune.“What are you laughing at? Am I not looking after your best interest? Do you know how to take care of a company?” Yale’s smile faded as he questioned like a commanding father.“Does it matter if I don’t? I just need to take the dividends, isn’t it?” Sophie retorted.“You—” Yale was so angry that he couldn’t speak further.“Think about it carefully, Soph. The other shareholders in Tanner Group are all vicious schemers. A girl like you isn’t their opponent.” Charmaine acted as though she was a kind mother.“I’d rather die in their hands