Drama Novel
Chapter 218
Chapter 218
Once Chloe's illusions were shattered, she saw everything clearly.
Jacob was a businessman. A sharp one, who could even turn family ties into precise, calculated, beneficial relations.
"Alright then, since you say I have a share in the Meadows family's estate, how much stock are we talking about?" Chloe's tone was light, a smile tugging at her lips. She sounded casual, but her words were impossible to ignore.
Lisa exploded, "Chloe, have you no shame? We didn't ask you to change your last name, and now you think you're really one of us? Let me tell you, I'm the only daughter of the Meadows family. The estate and assets are mine. There is not a single penny for you."
Lisa's fury was clear, but Jacob silenced her.
When Jacob first discovered Chloe wasn't his blood, his initial plan was to leave the Meadows Corporation to Lisa. However, three years had passed, and he had seen Lisa's true colors. If the company fell into her hands, it would go bankrupt in no time.
He had to think of something else. Chloe, despite not being his biological daughter, was someone he had raised. She was loyal and incredibly talented. The company needed her now more than ever.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
"Here's the deal," Jacob said, "I'll give you 5% of the company's stock. Agree to represent the company in Paris, and the shares will immediately be yours."
He put on his best fatherly tone.
"Chloe, even though you're not our biological daughter, we raised you We love you deeply, and deep down in our hearts, there's no difference between you and Lisa. Let's not dwell on the past, okay?"
Before Chloe could reply, Tara, who had just finished a phone call, sashayed back into the room.
She pulled up a chair and commented nonchalantly, "5%? When Lisa returned, I recall you transferred 20% of the shares to her. Why does Chloe only get 5%? How is that treating everyone equally?"
Tara's sarcastic tone made the atmosphere tense. Antonio nudged her. "Could you tone it down?" She was supposed to help mend the father- daughter relationship, but her words only stirred the pot.
Jacob's face darkened, but Chloe remained unfazed, lounging like a cat watching the drama unfold.
"I don't want the shares, and I'm not going to Paris," Chloe stated calmly.
Jacob panicked. Clenching his teeth,
he made a bold offer, "Alright, you and Lisa each get 20% of the company's shares. If you represent us and win the competition, you'll also get the position of head of the design department. Deal?"
"Deal," Chloe agreed without hesitation.
Lisa was stunned. "Dad, how can you do this? She's just an outsider, and you're willing to give her half of the Meadows family's estate? at her! She was practically
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blackmailing you. Do you really think the Meadows family wouldn't go bankrupt without her?" Content
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