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.

Simon

meant that he would not

in court, then,” Cordy replied

right then, his temper flaring as he proceeded to insult Cordy, You really should know your place! Do you really think I’d give you ten percent

natural for Plum to not agree to Cordy’s demand,

provoked by the look

rightful inheritance,”

bellowed. “What gives you the

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 Sachs Enterprises‘

of the share certificate declaring

clearly prepared beforehand, since she had expected Simon to bring

paper from her, his expression

to concede those shares, we can take 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 of in North City. Our entire family will be the

Simon bellowed, his face dark as his body

should not have sent her abroad–he should have