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

guidance, the Biggs family could climb social ranks in

matter of when, not

watching Sharon,

mother. I’d

the folder and turned to her

do

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

family was far from perfect, but compared to leaving Theo in Madeline’s hands, maybe a future with the

better

to

his mouth. “”

could finish, Richard cut in

new generation Everything I’ve suggested is for

Rick will be getting engaged. 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

me now. Take your time. Think it through And don’t worry, if you choose not to agree, I won’t force you. I’m on leave for a while and will be staying in Zachemaine. As Theo’s

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