All Chapters of Side Chick Era… Over: Chapter 2281 - Chapter 2290

Most importantly, Lesley could help her get rid of Rick.Rick was Richard's first child. Richard naturally had different feelings toward Rick compared to everyone else. That was also the reason Richard had been unwilling to step down for so long.With the bond of family between them, Sharon couldn't be too ruthless. She could only deal with the matter slowly.But as long as the issue remained unresolved, it would always be a hidden threat.Having Lesley deal with Rick was the best possible outcome.Moreover, they didn't need to pay any price. They only needed to sit back and watch the two sides fight.If Lesley won, all she had to do was persuade Sharon to agree to sell him the shares.She had to admit that as the former heir of the Walton family, Lesley was indeed exceptionally intelligent.Sharon truly had no interest in the Walton Group's shares. She had even told Wendy that after the Kalen family matter was settled, she would return the shares to Jamie.Using Jamie's share

Regarding Thomas, Scott had already informed Silas in advance.Silas had been used as someone else's pawn for too long. This time, he wasn't foolish enough to provoke Thomas again.Claire said, "Sharon, I haven't had the chance to wish you a happy marriage yet. When you hold your wedding, you must invite me."Sharon smiled and nodded."Of course."While the two of them were chatting, Rick also returned from outside.Although he had said such harsh words to Richard that day, Richard still held a considerable amount of shares. Rick couldn't truly turn against him.After that, with Scott stepping in to mediate, Rick eventually apologized to Richard.Even if he couldn't become the head of the family, becoming a shareholder with a stake comparable to Sharon's was still acceptable.Given enough time, he might not be unable to make a comeback.Regardless, the most important thing was that the shares in Richard's hands couldn't fall into someone else's possession.Now that Victoria

Mateo raised his glass and toasted Richard."After seeing how bravely you drove those thugs away, my impression of you had completely changed."And you learned everything so quickly. No matter what it was, you always managed to do it better than anyone else."I came from a small fishing village and didn't have much experience with the world. I've never met anyone more capable than you."Mateo continued enthusiastically, recounting Richard's heroic deeds.Victoria cooperated as well, showing surprise and admiration as she praised him.After spending so long feeling frustrated and disappointed by his children, Richard was reminded of his youthful confidence and ambition. He couldn't help but feel a little proud of himself.Scott's expression darkened until it looked as though it could drip with anger.The happier Richard had been in the fishing village, the more ridiculous Shayla's situation seemed in comparison.While Shayla struggled to protect their three children and despera

Victoria's face turned deathly pale with anger, and her entire body trembled."Nonsense! I don't even know you!"But Finnick remained completely unfazed."You don't know me, but your mother certainly does. Back in our village, everyone knew your mother was my sweetheart."If I hadn't been unable to scrape together enough money for the bride price, we'd have gotten married long ago."I spent two years working away from home to save enough money to marry Audrey. But when I came back, she'd already married another man."Audrey told me then that the man she'd rescued was someone important—a wealthy big shot. He was so rich that he could buy our entire village without a second thought."She said that if she took good care of him, she'd enjoy a life of luxury and never have to struggle again. She wouldn't have to stay in the village. She'd be living in a mansion in the city instead."So, for the sake of money, I let Audrey continue looking after him. But..."Finnick abruptly changed

Rick spoke coldly, "Mateo, don't think that just because so many years have passed, the truth can't be uncovered. All it takes is one phone call from me, and within half an hour, everything that happened back then will be laid bare."If you tell us the truth now, you'll spare yourself some unnecessary suffering. Don't wait until we're forced to use other methods before regretting it."The panic on Mateo's face was visible to everyone.A sheen of cold sweat had formed on his forehead. His complexion turned pale, his breathing quickened, and his eyes darted about helplessly.Scott added, "If you come clean today, we'll consider the fact that you once took care of Dad and won't pursue the matter any further. But if we uncover the truth ourselves, don't blame Dad for forgetting old ties and showing no mercy."Under the relentless pressure from Scott and Rick, Mateo's psychological defenses finally crumbled. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, steadied his emotions, and at last began