Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 838

Richard said, “Sharon, what happened before… it was indeed my fault. I should never have spoken those harsh words. All these years, I’ve been waiting-telling myself that if you would just reach out, I would let go of the past without hesitation. Sharon…”

He was preparing to launch into a long, sentimental speech, but Sharon cut him off.

“Since you admit the matter was your mistake, let us first handle the legal procedure to change my identity. It won’t take long. Soon, I’ll be competing internationally, and the spotlight on me won’t be limited to within the country. By then, rival countries may resort to every trick imaginable to undermine me. I don’t intend to let this become their weapon against me.

She smiled faintly at Richard. “Surely, you don’t wish to see me attacked over something as trivial as my

academic record?”

Richard replied, “You are my daughter. Who would dare laugh at you? Sharon, don’t worry. As long as the Kalen family stands, I will never allow anyone to slander you.’

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At his words, Sharon’s lips curved into a smile, but inwardly she sneered. 1

Where had the Kalen family been when Abigail and the others smeared her name? Not one of them had stepped

forward to defend her.

hear the hidden meaning in Richard’s promise. He would protect her-but only if

if she stood as one

voice turned

the Kalen family, it’s not impossible.

lit up instantly, as if he had just been reunited with a long-lost

to come

Sharon nodded.

left me an allotment of

I trust you won’t have

smile froze for an instant. Even Rick’s expression shifted, the faintest

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Chapter 838

the original shares. When had she found out? Recently, no

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had shown no awareness at all-no hint that she understood the existence of those shares. Who had told her? Shayla’s lawyer? One of the

reacted instinctively, his words

you hold those original shares, they won’t be of much use to you. You don’t know how to manage a company. Keeping them will only draw envy and resentment. If it’s dividends you want, we can exchange them for common shares at the current repurchase

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