The Bound Between Us

Chapter 553

Anastasia scoffed, "You've dragged everyone into this mess, and now you're talking nonsense. Isn't that a bit ridiculous? Cut the crap. Either sign the papers, or we're taking this to the shareholders' meeting."

Sean, recalling his sister's instructions before he left home, swallowed his anger and said, "I've got an addendum right here. Once you take Dad with you today, that's it. You're not to meddle with Morton Group ever again. By renouncing your claim to the inheritance, you're also giving up any stake in the Morton's fortune."

Anastasia was succinct, "So what you're saying is, everything related to the Mortons has nothing to do with me from here on out."

"Exactly." Sean signaled his lawyer to present the agreement.

Without hesitation, Anastasia signed, everything unfolding exactly as she had anticipated.

Sean was taken aback. Were there really people in the world who didn't covet money?

Just by virtue of being a Morton by blood, Anastasia could have laid claim to a hefty sum, not to mention the stock transfer agreement.

Sean didn't understand her, but with Anastasia's signature, he now had something to report back to Sandy.

agreement, Sean left without so much as a backward glance at

car just outside the hotel entrance. As she spotted Sean emerging, she

got into the car. "Sis, have

of the Morton empire. She's taking Dad with her just to be a burden.

replied with a dismissive tone, "We've got you and Uncle, right?

In the future, don't run to him for every little thing. Remember, your last name is Morton, and

Don't you trust him?" Sean felt his

concerns, "Brother, in this world, who can you really count on? If you want something, you have to fight for it yourself. For years, Dad was shackled by the Stanton family. It seemed like they were helping Morton Group, but in reality, they wanted complete control. Mom was naive and

was baffled, "Sis, how do

of us to look after the

I'm lost when it comes to this stuff. I'll just do as you say. You're the

knowing him all too well: kind-hearted, impulsive, easily

"Bro, I want Morton Group

you right?" Sean thought he'd