A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 136

“Well, there’s nothing I can really do against you…” Cordy said, sounding as if she could not help it.

Plum was delighted inwardly, convinced that Cordy was already giving up.

Age before beauty, indeed! Cordy never stood a chance against her!

“Well, we are family, so we shouldn’t hold grievances against each other,” Plum said cheerfully. “In that case, you should go to the police station and rescind your charges-”

“I want ten percent of Sachs Enterprises‘ shares.” Cordy cut Plum short right then.

Both Simon and Sue’s faces fell, with Sue exclaiming in agitation, “Don’t be so greedy, Cordy! You’re demanding a mile when we just gave you an inch!”

“An outsider like you doesn’t get to decide what happens to Sachs Enterprises!” Cordy snapped at Sue right then, leveling her an icy look. “Who do you think you are, criticizing me?!”

Sue was left flushing, but she did not have a comeback against Cordy.

was when Simon spoke. “No. Absolutely

he would not even

in court,

insult Cordy, You really should know your place! Do you really think I’d give you ten percent of my company’s shares?! What

not agree to Cordy’s demand, but her son’s determined stance more or less upsetted

provoked by the look of contempt

my rightful inheritance,” Cordy

rightful inheritance?!” Simon bellowed. “What gives

shares while she was alive,” Cordy cut him short, enunciating every word. “In her will, she only made it clear that Starstream Group is mine, and nothing else. However, I’ve consulted a lawyer, and the law dictates that any inheritance is to

copy of the share certificate declaring that her mother possessed twenty percent of Sachs Enterprises‘

prepared beforehand, since she had expected

promptly snatched the paper from her, his expression darkening

Cordy continued neutrally. “I don’t mind handling two lawsuits at the same time, since I

his face dark as his

not have sent her abroad–he should have her