Lillian stood up, her expression cold as she stared at Zachary. "You have no right to mention her. If you want my shares, bring a price to the table. Otherwise, don't even dream of getting them for cheap."
She added, "And for me... you're the outsider."
Without waiting for a response, Lillian left the office, her face a mask of indifference.
She had endured so much disappointment and frustration over the years.
Marrying Claude in exchange for the Kent Foundation's investment had been the final straw that broke her resolve.
Lillian believed her mother left her those shares to ensure she wouldn't be beholden to the Dawson family, allowing her to live freely.
But she didn't know that the moment she walked out of the office, Janet stepped out of the break room inside it.
Zachary watched
