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.

and blunt, he meant that he would not even entertain

court,

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

to Cordy’s demand, but her son’s

she was only further provoked by

my rightful

inheritance?!” Simon bellowed. “What gives

percent of Sachs Enterprises‘ 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 be divided equally between the deceased’s partner and their children. In other words, I have a right to ten percent of

took a copy of the share certificate declaring

prepared beforehand, since she had expected Simon to bring Plum

paper from her, his expression darkening as he

it to court too,” Cordy continued neutrally. “I don’t mind handling two lawsuits at the same time, since I already have no reputation to speak

Simon bellowed, his face dark as his body shook

should not have sent her abroad–he should have her killed on the surgical table