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."

as good as dead.

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 hand over all his shares for

were like, but he couldn't help

Eric, who was sitting nearby, and said politely, "Mr.

at Raymond, waiting for his

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

being polite and responded

already signed a

shares Raymond held would go to Eric. Elbert 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

shares, Elbert would become the CEO of the Montague Group. He could then sell off a few big projects, pocket the money, and use it to buy back the 30% of shares he had mortgaged. In the

against Elbert, and everyone

pricey Montague Villa would also be his. The agreement about the Montague

Montague Villa belonged to Raymond, but as soon as Elbert became CEO, Raymond would have to hand it over according to the original

sparkled with excitement as he kept pressuring Raymond to give up the few shares he had left. By then, Elbert could get more