MainNovelChapter 523 When Briony pulled into the drive at Skybreeze Retreat, her phone buzzed with another unfamiliar number. She killed the engine, stayed in her seat, and answered the call.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Bryn, you finally picked up." Ferdinand sounded anxious. "Please don't get the wrong idea-I'm not trying to bother you. There's just something I need to discuss." Briony kept her tone neutral. "What is it?" "Would you mind talking in person?" "Sorry, I'm a bit busy these days." Her voice was distant. "If you have something to say, Ferdinand, just say it." He fell silent for a moment, letting out a resigned sigh. "Bryn, my father wants you to sellthe shares Stewart left to Little Nina. He's hoping you'll cash them out." "And if I don't want to sell?" "Bryn, please. Just sell them." His voice grew heavy. "My father doesn't want Stewart to have anything from the Wentworth family-not him, not his child." Briony's eyes turned cold.
Just as she'd suspected.
"I'm not opposed to selling," she said with icy calm. "How much are you offering?" "Nyour price." "Do I really get to decide?" Briony gave a short, bitter laugh. "Ten million, up front. Contract signed, lawyers present." Ferdinand hesitated. "Bryn, that's... a bit steep." "The Wentworth Group's value has tripled under Stewart's management. The company's worth is over a hundred billion, and I'm offering ten percent for just ten million. That's already a bargain." He sighed again. "I know, but my father and I don't have that much cash on hand right now." Briony let out a soft, humorless chuckle. "So, what you're really saying is, you don't have the money. Or rather, your father doesn't want to spend a dime-he just wants to forceto cough up that ten percent, isn't that it?" "I'm sorry, Bryn. I tried talking to him, but he won't listen. If you keep those shares, I'm genuinely worried he might do something drastic to you or the children." "He'd hurt his own grandchild over a few shares?" "Bryn, he's never even acknowledged Stewart. You think he cares about Stewart's child?" Briony's grip tightened around her phone. "So, I have no choice but to hand them over?" Ferdinand lowered his voice. "I know this isn't fair to you or the kids. But it's only temporary. I need to keep my father under control for now I'm still new to running the Group. Givestime, I promise I'll get those shares back to you in the future." Briony closed her eyes, took a breath, and said, "Ferdinand, remember, these shares belong to Little Nina. I'll sign them over, but for her sake-I hope you don't let her down." "You have my word." Ferdinand's tone was grave. "I'll talk to my father. I'll make sure he doesn't do anything to hurt you or the children." "Bring your lawyer to my stutomorrow and we'll sign the contract," Briony said. "Alright." After hanging up, Briony thought for a moment, then called Cedric Clarke.
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She asked Cedric to let Stewart know that Fred and Ferdinand were only willing to buy the shares for a single million. Cedric relayed the message to Stewart exactly as she'd said.
Stewart had no objections.
The next morning at nine, Ferdinand arrived at the stuwith his attorney. Briony, Cedric Clarke, and Lawyer Hughes were already waiting in the office. The lawyers reviewed every detail of the contract. Once both sides confirmed there were no issues, they signed, stamped, and the deal was official. Ferdinand transferred the money to Briony's account on the spot.
"From now on, the Wentworth family has nothing to do with either of the children. Briony doked Ferdinand in the eye, her voice steady. "I hope you'll make that clear to your father." He caught the weight behind her words and nodded solemnly. "You have my promise. I'll make sure he understands." Lawyer Hughes gathered his documents and rose. "If you need anything else, Ms. Kensington, just letknow." Briony nodded in acknowledgment.
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