Chapter 1015

Her phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID and froze for a few seconds.

Michael, standing beside her, asked, “Who is it?”

“The foundation,” Winnie said.

Michael nodded. “Answer it.”

She took the call.

The voice on the other end was extremely polite-so polite it felt like they were talking to a VIP guest.

“Winnie, regarding your mother’s inheritance, we’d like to meet with you in person to discuss it.”

Winnie’s grip on the phone tightened.

“Discuss what?”

There was a brief pause on the line.

“Restitution,” the person said. “Everything that belongs to you will be returned in full.”

Winnie hung up. She stood there, frozen, for a long time.

Michael walked over and gently wrapped his arms around her from behind.

“You heard that?” he asked.

Winnie nodded. She still didn’t speak. But her shoulders trembled slightly.

turned her around

eyes were red, but

“Winnie,” he said softly.

She looked at him.

back,” he

tears finally fell. She buried her face in

say a word. He just held her, gently stroking her

a long while, she spoke,

“Michael, thank you.”

lowered his head and pressed a kiss to the

he said. “You

– Olson Family

Olson’s phone rang

glanced at the caller ID.

He answered.

the other end was calm, “we have

Mr. Olson froze.

“What did you say?”

heard me clearly,” the voice replied. “From today onward, the foundation has no further relationship with the Olson family. All of Winnie’s mother’s

Olson’s voice trembled. “We’ve

because we’ve worked together for so many years,” the other party interrupted,

The call ended.

stood there, motionless, still

rushed over. “What happened?

He only turned slowly to look

look in his eyes terrified

why are you looking at me

came out hoarse, like sandpaper. “It’s over.”

p.m. –

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