Chapter 10
“No way! I might be getting up there in age, but I’m not blind. I saw everything. That little shit, George, is bullying you again, rightt Why didn’t you come tell me?” Sigmund demanded.
George, who had been quietly listening, was about to fire back, thinking, Since when did I become the ‘Butle shit?
But before he could say anything. Sigmund shot him a glare so cold it could freeze hell George immediately clammed up
Rachel out in. “It’s not—”
Sigmund interrupted her. “Rachel, Ill stand up for you. I’ll have your back. I know that woman’s wronged you, and I kick her ass out of the Foot Family. But just promise me one thing–don’t divorce George, alright?”
Sigmund’s eyes were serious, his voice firm. “The Fox family only recognizes you as Cleorge’s wife, and I won’t let anyone mess with that. No one is coming between you two,”
“Grandpa“” George couldn’t take it anymore, thinking. How the hell is the legendary Sigmund, head of the Fox family, begging like this for Rachell What the hell will people think?”
“Grandpa, Rachel and 1 already agreed to divorce. And besides, Callie is pregnant now, carrying your great–grandchild. II
If anything were to happen to her, you wouldn’t even get to meet your great–grandchild,” George said.
“If I can’t meet the child, then it just wasn’t meant to be. Sigmund muttered, clearly unbothered
“Grandpa George was at his wit’s end.
“Grandpa” Rachel cut in with a smile, gently linking her arm with Sigmund’s “Tim the one who brought up the divorce. He’s agreed to give me 170 million dollars as compensation, and I think that’s enough. So, please, don’t make it harder for him.”
George thought, 170 million dollars? He stared at Rachel in disbelief. Isn’t it 100 million dollars we’d agreed on! She just casually raises ti
amount
Rachel returned his gaze with a calm, unapologetic smile. Her expression was so composed that George’s blood began to boil
the
George thought. How could she just change the terms like that? Does she see our marriage as a business deal? But that wasn’t even the worst part.. “170 million dollars? That’s nothing. Rachel. Don’t divorce him. I don’t have much time left, Just wait for me to pass, and I’ll leave everything to you. That way, no one in the Fox family will dare to bully you, Sigmund d
–
“Grandpa, what are you saying?” George asked, thinking, “Who is truly his real grandchild?
Rachel felt a pang of helplessness. She shot George a glare, then gently took Sigmund’s arm “Grandpa, even if I divorce George, you’ll always be my grandfather. I’ll still come visit you often, really ”
Sigmund looked completely unwilling
They both ignored George, who was visibly fuming, and continued talking for a while. Finally, Sigmund sighed. “Alright, for my birthday in a few days, you must come, okay?”
Rachel blinked in surprise.
Sigmund quickly added. “Seet You won’t even come for my birthday
“Alright, I’ll come! I’ll come, is that good enought Rachel said.
Finally, a satisfed smile spread across Sigmund’s face.
For George, every mo
moment of this was like a massive blow to his pride.
Eventually, the butler came in to remind Sigmund to take his medicine, and Sigmund finally let them leave.
As they walked out, George shot Rachel a burning glare. “I never realized you were so good at handling things.” Rachel smirked. “What! You can’t make Sigmund happy, so now you’re jealous because I can!“
“So you’re really devoted, huh? Sigmund’s willing to leave you all his wealth. Is that your goal, Rachell Daydreaming is one thing, but don’t take it seriously,” George said.
Don’t ge
get too carried away, though
Rachel hadn’t realized how much he liked to run his mouth. She thought, ‘His imagination is running wild: I don’t need Sigmund’s money,” she said, her voice steady,
“You think 111 believe that If you can bump tout mallion dollars ng ts.1
Rachel narrowed her eyes and shot him a look. “I didact want it in the best place, but if you keep pushing noe, it’s starting to feel like fille doing you an ingustice it Bilobit bos k they down
“Or should I go back, and ask Sigmond to change the will” she toned.
“Rachel” George had had enough. He grabbed her and yanked her back. “You alar
Kabel want the least be intimidated
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- ed. “If you dare, don’t even think about the inheritance. Forget about the 120 million
ars in compensation fond
Tine. But you’d better handle that bastand child in Calle’s belly quickly,”
You dare threaten me?” George’s patience was rung thn. Rachel, who once looked up to him with admiration, now only seemed interested in
“Don’t test me, George. If you do, your precious Callie will be the one to suffer She tossed the divorce papers at his face. Here. You take them. As soon as the money vil, we’re done”
George snatched up the papers, seeing that she had already signed them. At first, he thought she was just stalling again, but to his surprise, she signed so quickly and decisively this tone
Rachel had planned to schedule her abortion once agains, but just as she was about to, Herb
to, Herb messiged lier to come to the company.
“Rachel now that you’re back, there are probably a lot of people who won’t be happy about it” Herbs greeted her calmly as he entered the office. “Look, this is a resignation letter from some of the board members. They just submitted it.”
Rachel wash surprised. She’d been expecting this kind of backlash, but she didn’t think it would happen so quickly.
“Tim just three years away, and these people think they can just take over? She glanced at the resignation letters, her tone casual, her lips curling in amusement. “Do they really think they’re in charge now!”
“They’ve even subtly threatened us. They said if you
you stay as CEO, they might take the whole company system down with them,” Herb added. Rachel just smiled wider. This outdated system! It’s basically a relic from years ago. Even if they don’t take it, Im not interested in it?
As he saw Rachel regain her sharp edge, Herb’s smile softened with affection. “They clearly have no idea who they’re messing with” “But if they want to target me, they’re going to pay the price. This And Carter–he’s their leader, right? Show me his schedule. I’ll handle him personally
Herb nodded and handed her the schedule. “He’s already in touch with his next partner. They’re meeting this Friday. The location is Sky Club Rachel’s eyes narrowed, her gaze turning cold and calculating
“By the way, the Fox family wants to collaborate with Sarrattop Group.” Herbs raised an eyebrow, his tone turning playful.
