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Loving DAD 1118

“Whether Sharon succeeds or fails, it should be with her own money. Only then can she act as she pleases follow her instincts, make her own choices, and bear the consequences without guilt.

“If she were using borrowed money, she’d be plagued by worry–afraid of losing, afraid of not being able to repay us. That kind of fear would make her second–guess every decision, and hesitation is fatal in business. I don’t want that burden to hold her back or stunt her growth. 2

“Her decision to sell the original shares isn’t just about the current acquisition. She’s already planning for the future,” Carter said.

Julliard froze. He hadn’t expected Carter’s thoughts to run so deep.

For a long moment, he couldn’t find the right words. Everything he wanted to say condensed into a single line.

“Carter… you’re right.”

Carter said nothing more, but a flicker of light flashed through his dark eyes–there and gone in an instant. 2

Kalen Residence – Silas’s Study

Silas frowned. “It’s already the second day. Has Sharon still not come to beg Dad or Rick about selling her original shares?”

“Not yet. Maybe she’s waiting until the third day–until she’s desperate enough

collectors? Taking

as if she wanted to

you have

family, Victoria almost never spoke ill

she said, “Yesterday, I went to see Lex. He told me he’d received word that Sharon is planning to sell her original shares. But apparently,

and Silas turned to her at

“Not to us?”

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already reached out to shareholders from Shayla’s faction. They’re currently

then fury twisted across his face. He slammed his palm down

an ungrateful snake, yet Dad and Rick refused to believe me! She’d rather sell to complete outsiders than to her own family!

how reliable is your

percent certain,” Victoria

voice grew cold. “Sharon… She’s

restrained. He wanted to storm out right then and confront her, but he knew it would only alert her and ruin any chance to

you’re usually the one with ideas. What should we do? Should we tell