Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 960 Who Was Loyal and Who Wasn't

"Aunt Grace, you really don't have to treat Carter like that," Raymond said, his cold, deep eyes practically freezing Grace in place.

Grace always complained about Carter, but everything she did was for his own good. Sure, she used to hit him, but she never left such a deep mark on his cheek before.

Just a moment ago, she felt so disappointed in Carter, like all her efforts were for nothing.

Now, under Raymond's icy stare, Grace clenched her fists and lowered her voice, "Carter, don't say another word."

Elbert had a point. They'd already applied for a special national investigation. William still had influence in the country, and if his disappearance was part of a big conspiracy, a lot of people would be affected.

As the mastermind, Raymond would be in serious trouble. Worst case, all his assets could be frozen, and he might end up in prison.

Grace didn't want Carter getting mixed up with Raymond right now, to avoid suspicion from the rest of the Montague family.

Elbert chimed in, "Raymond, if you really care about Carter, you'll agree to my request."

he was as good as dead. Elbert wouldn't let such a strong

over to Raymond. "Sign this and leave the Montague family voluntarily, and we'll put in a good word for you when the national investigation into your grandpa's case starts. Otherwise, you're going to jail." Calling it a contract was generous; it was more like an unfair deal, demanding Raymond

but he couldn't

nearby, and said politely, "Mr. Scott,

glanced at Raymond, waiting for his cue, but

hands, looking scared, "This is a Montague family meeting. It's not

just being polite and responded courteously,

already signed a private agreement

was ready to buy these shares at double the stock price, but he'd need to mortgage the 30% of shares he currently had to do it. Buying 20% of the

could then sell off a few big projects, pocket the money, and use it to buy back the 30% of shares he had

Montague family wouldn't stand a chance against Elbert, and everyone would have to show

his. The agreement about the Montague

as Elbert became CEO, Raymond would have to hand it

as he kept pressuring Raymond to give up the few shares he had left. By then,