Chapter 10 My father was the first to break the suffocating silence in the room , his tone thick with forced geniality .
Oh , Clarisse , Im so proud of your kids theyve achieved so much ! Come on now , were all family here , arent we ? Lets stop clinging to the unpleasantness of the past .
Just let bygones be bygones .
Your kids are thriving -why waste time dwelling on old grudges ? Dont you think so ? Before I could open my mouth to respond , Genevieve retaliated with sharp precision , cutting through the charade like a blade .
Sorry , but lets not rewrite history here .
You threw Mom out and even signed legal documents severing all ties with her .
Were not your grandchildren , so stop pretending were some big happy family .
Also , she 1/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points added , her tone growing icier , Ive uncovered some serious quality control issues in PowerCore Dynamics products .
Ive already submitted samples and a detailed report to the authorities .
Brace yourself for whats coming .
What ?! he sputtered , his voice cracking under the weight of disbelief .
Youve already ruined me once , and now you aim to destroy PowerCore Dynamics too ? The clink of Lachlans knife and fork against his wine glass rang sharply through the hall , reclaiming the rooms attention .
My three children rose from their seats , their glasses raised high .
Together , they offered heartfelt birthday wishes to me , their warmth and sincerity filling the space with a gentle glow .
Their words brought a flush of joy to my cheeks , stretching my smile so wide it 2/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points made my face ache .
The Griffins and the Hawkesworths , on the other hand , sat stiffly in their seats , their expressions frozen in an awkward limbo , unsure of how to respond .
Just when I thought the evening had reached ⚫ its emotional peak , Juniper pulled me into the corner , his voice low and pleading .
Please , Im begging you ask Mr.
Greer to show us mercy .
Just one word from you , and hell let Griffergy Tech go .
Our stock has crashed to rock bottom , and weve sunk everything into overpriced land and desperate attempts to win over clients .
Were on the brink of collapse ! I yanked my arm free , my voice steady but layered with years of bitterness .
Do you remember back then ? You accused me of trying to kill you with peanuts .
You knew your dad was cheating on me with Eloise , and when I asked for half of our marital 3/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points assets during the divorce , I asked for one thing just one thing from you .
A single word of support .
It wouldnt have changed the outcome , but it would have meant something .
Did you say it ? His gaze faltered , the weight of my words .
bending him slightly forward .
Its been so many years , he murmured , deliberately changing the subject .
Cant you just let it go ? Mom , Im desperate ! If Griffergy Tech collapses again , Junos in laws will treat her like dirt .
Were your children too ! I met his imploring eyes with a cool , unyielding stare .
Then lets wait a few years , I said evenly , and when the tables have turned , Ill come to you and ask if you can just let it go .
Lets see what you say then .

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Para seset in among the shareholders who , now disiisillusioned , began offloading their shane enamasasse .
The companys stock went into freefatiall .
But Lachtantari didnt stop there .
He sent t someone to toribribe Eloise , offering her a he payout to isteaeal Griffergy Techs trade sec and siphon of offsits remaining assets .
Face with the compapartys impending doom and own mountaia of ofedebts , Eloise caved .
She handed over confidfederatial files and signed contracts selling ofbfflwhat little the compa had left.ft.
CIChapter 10 + 5 Points 1 dic ith WWhen Juniper discovered hen eebetrayal , h rarage erupted .
He dragged Elciséste to cour wlwhere she was ultimately sentenceded to ththan ten years in prison.n GIGriffergy Techs downfall was swiftianand brbrutal .
They found themselves drowninging in lovover $ 2.17 million in external debts anal amacadditional $ 851.3 million owed to 5494 suppliers / With nothing left to their namen compapany declared bankruptcy and begana liquidadation proceedings .
Orsomolosi siveverything his luxury cars , s , jewelry , propoperties tall of it vanished in the blink of ameyeyeReduced to nothing , he wa left to grapple with crushing debts once e again.in .
PowerCore Dynamicsosi didnt escape unscathed .
Theirprocoduct quality issues le 1 CFChapter 10 + 5 Points toto substantial fines and a severelylatarnished rereputation .
It wasnt long before theyey , too , filfiled for bankruptcy.
AsAs for Juniper , he spent the rest of his lifefe hididing from creditors , wearing a maskstoto ⚫ avavoid recognition while eking out a meagerer liviivanges elling trinkets at a street stall .
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WheneGrGriffergy Tech collapsed , Junos s husbanandwasted no time filing for divorce.e .
He tossedebener and their daughter out of the e villa without a second thought , refusing g to take any resesponsibility .
Homeless and d desperate , duhana turned to my father for help .
But by them , my fafather and Coraline were re barely keeping therebyown heads above watere -old , destitute anhattterly powerless .
Out of nothing but pity , tlyblegegan sending them a modest monthly allowancet It was just enough to ensure theiresusurvival .
77/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points Meanwhile , my three children embarked on lives of their own , building families and futures .
They often brought my grandchildren to visit me , filling my home with laughter and warmth .
Grandma ! Grandma ! Grandma ! Their little voices carried through the house as they tumbled around me , their affection a constant reminder of how far wed come .
Surrounded by the love of my children and the unending joy of my grandchildren , I spent the rest of my years in peace , treasured and content at last .
8/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points The End .
Book 2 : From Housewife to a Luxury Brand Owner Before marriage , I was a renowned designer .
After marriage , people often praised Nathan Baker and me as the perfect couple .
I thought he would love me forever , until I discovered his frequent visits to a massage parlor .
It turned out , he thought I wasnt worthy of love just a plain , aging woman .
It turned out the mistress was already carrying his child .
It turned out my daughter only complained that I was too strict with her , unlike Mrs.
White , who would grant her everything she asked for ..
In the end , the happy life I once sought 9/10 Chapter 10 + 5 Points had long turned into a distant illusion , like flowers in a mirror or the moon reflected on water .
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