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?

meant? That with the Kalen family’s backing, Theo would gain access to resources and connections far

the right guidance, the Biggs family could climb social ranks in record time. Even becoming a top-tier

of

watching Sharon,

mother. I’d

closed the folder and turned to her son

do you

first-tier family and a second-tier one was immense. Her mother had raised her

to leaving Theo in

better

it had to be Theo’s

opened his mouth.

before he could finish, Richard cut

our family’s new generation Everything I’ve suggested is for

Then it’ll be Scott and Silas’s turn weddings and commitments will pile up. With more children coming into the family, my attention will

for the document on the table and slid it

if you choose not to agree, I won’t force you. I’m on leave for a while and will be

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