Bea looked as fragile as a wisp of smoke, a faint trace of weakness etched on her face.

"Colt's been waiting at the door. I'll bring him in now," Marian said as she stepped out to fetch Colt.

Colt entered and stood beside Bea. "Bea, what do you need?"

"I've decided... to use all my savings to buy the ten percent of Burke International shares that Sophie holds." "Bea..." Colt frowned, troubled.

Wouldn't this leave Bea with nothing? It seemed like a losing deal.

"I've made up my mind. Help me up first."

"...Alright." Colt helped Bea to her feet. She moved slowly to the safe and used her fingerprint to unlock it.

Inside the safe, there was only a key and a card, nothing more.

for me downstairs. In half an hour, we'll

paid the hefty yearly fee. The

do? Do you want Burke International's shares to end up in the hands

made Bea's frustration surge. Her grandson, whom she had raised for most of her life, ruined by Sophie. If she had another chance, she would never have let Sophie enter

But it was

now.

"...Yes, Bea."

Colt saw Bea, dressed impeccably in an elegant white cheongsam. She looked regal, though her face bore

the car, and Colt drove them

Bea handed over her card. The receptionist, recognizing Bea, smiled warmly.

to retrieve items," Bea replied

polite demeanor. "I'll have

"Okay."

of the Vault, taking the elevator down. The staff

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