Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 34 Picking You Up

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 than in you two’s!”“You…” Charmaine was pissed off as well.“Fine. Now that you’re all grown up, I can’t control you anymore. You better protect your shares well and don’t let them slip out of your hands. Don’t come and beg us for help when you have nothing left.”“Even if I have nothing left, I won’t come and find you both.” Sophie grabbed the document, turned, and left.“How did I give birth to a piece of trash daughter like her?” Charmaine was so angry that she smashed the cup on the table.Willow had been staying silent at the side. It was then that she spoke politely. “She won’t be able to gloat for long, Mom.”“That’s right. She won’t be. That twenty percent share is nothing when you marry into the Laird family. When that time comes, you can get whatever you want,” Charmaine assured. After all, Mrs. Laird likes Willow and has been nurturing