Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 574

Carter finished reading the document quickly.

“Richard,” Carter said, his voice low and cool. “I’m sorry, but I won’t hand over custody of Theo.”

The refusal came sharp and final, without a flicker of hesitation.

Even Richard and Rick, who prided themselves on reading people well, looked taken aback. Victoria, too, was caught off guard.

Five percent of Kalen Group’s shares was an astronomical offer. And yet, Carter’s stance remained firm.

“Theo is my son,” he said clearly. “No matter what conditions are offered, I will not give his custody to anyone.”

Richard said, “Carter, handing custody to us doesn’t mean you stop being his father. You and Sharon will always be Theo’s parents, no matter what.”

But what surprised Richard wasn’t just the rejection. It was that Carter didn’t even ask for terms. He refused outright.

That, Richard hadn’t expected.

People lined up for the chance to associate with the Kalen family. Most were turned away without a glance. Yet here they were, willingly reaching out, and Carter was turning them down?

understand what it meant? That with the Kalen family’s backing, Theo would gain access to resources and connections far beyond anything the Biggs

guidance, the Biggs family could climb social ranks in record time.

matter of

now watching Sharon, shifted

mother. I’d like to

folder and turned

do

mother had raised her well, but when

to leaving Theo in Madeline’s hands, maybe a

better

to

opened his mouth.

could finish, Richard cut in with a light

new generation Everything I’ve suggested is for his

will pile up. With more children coming into the family, my

the document on the table and slid it back toward

won’t force you. I’m on leave for a while and will be staying in Zachemaine. As Theo’s grandfather, I’d simply like to spend

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