Chapter 4

I picked up the agreement and tore it to pieces without even looking at it.

“Is that all?”

Zeke’s chest heaved violently. After a tense moment, he slowly closed his eyes.

“Fine, I’ll agree. Tomorrow, I’ll go to the company and submit my resignation.

“But don’t get too happy.” He opened his eyes sharply and glared at me.

“Without me in charge, the company will go bankrupt in less than three months. Don’t come crying back to me then.”

With that, he grabbed the stunned Snow and stormed out, slamming the door behind them.

The living room was empty. I was alone.

I walked to the window and watched the black Porsche vanish down the street. A cold smile played on my lips.

Zeke had underestimated me.

I would not beg him. I would make sure he ended up with nothing.

The next day, Zeke kept his promise and handed in his resignation.

At the same time, I got a call from the police.

“Ms. Carter? There are some new developments in your father-in-law’s case.

“We need you and the driver’s family to come to the station for the final determination of responsibility.”

I hesitated for a moment, then said, “All right. I’ll be there right away.”

When I arrived at the station, Zeke and Snow were already there.

Snow’s parents had come with them.

The moment Snow saw me, she ducked behind her mother and peered at me nervously.

Her mother, Linda Thompson, quickly wiped her eyes with a handkerchief. She said, “Ms. Carter, we’re truly sorry.

“Snow has always been naive and timid. This was purely an accident.

“We’re willing to offer compensation. Name the amount, and we’ll pay it.”

Her father, Peter Lowell, nodded as well. He carried himself like a wealthy, self-assured man.

“Yes, Ms. Carter. Money can solve anything.

“As soon as you sign this settlement agreement, we can transfer the funds to your account.”

Their lawyer pushed an already prepared settlement agreement across the table to me.

I glanced at it. The compensation section showed a seven-figure sum.

To them, a human life was worth only that much.

Zeke stood to the side with his arms crossed and watched with a cold expression. He even spoke as if he cared.

“Sophia, Snow’s parents are sincere. Just sign it. It’s better for everyone.

“With this money, you’ll be set for life.

“As for the company, don’t fight it. Sell it to me, and I’ll give you even more. Isn’t that a better deal?”

I looked at his entitled, overconfident face and let out a laugh.

“Zeke, you’re mistaken.”

“What do you mean?”

“I’m not the one who should be signing this settlement agreement.”

Zeke’s brow furrowed.

“What do you mean? Your father is dead. You’re his only legal heiress. If not you, then who?”

“Of course, the one whose father died should be the one to sign it.”

As soon as I spoke, the meeting room door opened.

Officer Zayden, the officer handling the case, walked in. Behind him was a middle-aged couple who looked anxious.

The moment Zeke saw them, his face went completely still.

I stepped forward and took the couple’s arms.

“Mom, Dad, you’re here.”

My parents looked at me, worried.

“Sophia, we came as soon as Officer Zayden called. Are you alright?”

“I’m fine.” I gently patted their hands.

The meeting room fell silent.

Snow’s family and their lawyer stared, stunned.

Zeke looked like he had seen a ghost. His face drained of color until it was pale as paper.

“Your father… Your father can’t still be alive!”