Side Chick Era... Over

Loving DAD 1114

“If your recklessness ends up ruining Dad and Rick’s plans, they’ll never forgive you,” Scott said.

At the mention of Richard and Rick, Silas’s arrogance dimmed slightly.

“I won’t act rashly. I just want to meet that so–called investor–see if he’s the real deal or just another scam artist. If Sharon’s original shares fall into the hands of a fraud, we’ll end up losing far more than we bargained for.”

Scott shot him a warning look. “Mind your limits.”

“Relax,” Silas replied. “This time, I won’t be impulsive.”

Though quick–tempered and easily provoked, Silas wasn’t stupid. To prevent Sharon from actually securing new investment, he secretly spread rumors and personally sought out several people who had expressed interest in partnering with or investing in

her company.

Those who received Silas’s “friendly reminders” quickly backed away.

largely stemmed from her Kalen family connections. Now that Silas himself was warning them off, it clearly signaled internal discord. Getting involved with Sharon would mean

collaborators publicly withdrew their interest in working

results, Silas strutted back to brag

to buy the Silverstone Group shares, no one will dare

he turned

will go straight

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always been Dad’s wish. As long as that wish

shares, Victoria’s chances of surpassing her would all but vanish. Sharon’s standing would undoubtedly

“Don’t worry, Victoria. Dad and Rick will find a way to make it up to you.

Scott had already devised a plan to ensure Victoria’s performance would exceed Sharon’s by the end

scheming against Sharon backfired, turning into

Sharon to give up even a small portion of her original shares could be considered some consolation. After all, the money for acquiring Silverstone Group’s shares would come from the

would both force Sharon to come