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Chapter 227 1/2 After Ronald finished speaking, both Naomi and Bailey turned to him. "You're quite wise today, Mr. Ludwig." Knowing that Naomi and Ronald were on her side, Balley continued, “Actually, I knew even without Ronald's reminder. My dad wants to usefor his own gain.
"And his attitude towardhas changed recently. I bet he wantsto transfer my shares to him again." Bailey's shares were left to her by her mother before she passed away. Although she didn't manage the shares herself, the ownership was still in her hands.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBesides her father, Matthew Jenkins, Bailey held 21% of Jenkins Group's shares. It was even more than what Matthew had.
The conversation was in full swing, and Bailey added, "Also, the other party must not be a catch if Pauline agreed to this arranged marriage. Otherwise, she would have asked her daughter to take my place instead.” Bailey was quiet, but not stupid. Also, she and Naomi had always suspected that Pauline was the mastermind behind the accident nine years ago.
If it weren't for the fact that her grandparents were still alive and she held 21% of the shares, Bailey might have long been dead.
Ronald sighed. “Bailey, since you're clear about it, there's no need to follow their arrangements. Besides, who do they think they are?" Naomi also chimed in. "Bailey, you should marry someone you actually like. Ignore your dad's schemes. They can't do anything if you don't agree." As Bailey said, the Jenkins family wouldn't have suggested her for the marriage if the other party was a catch. Given her relationship with her family, Bailey's marriage had nothing to do with them.
Moreover, Naomi didn't want Bailey to end up like her, where the marriage was just another source of stress. Most importantly, someone like Bailey deserved to start a loving family, With the support of Naomi and Ronald, Bailey breathed a sigh of relief. "I feel much better after talking with you two." Ronald huffed. "Why did you keep it to yourself? You should have told us sooner." Bailey sighed. "I didn't think it was a big deal at first. But my dad has been callingevery day lately, askingto meet with him. I haven't even been to the company these past few days." Naomi reminded her, "Bailey, you need to prepare yourself. Your dad might want your shares in exchange for turning down the marriage proposal." Bailey widened her eyes. "Why? My mom left those shares for me. Besides, he wouldn't be where he is today if it weren't for her. Don't even think about it." Chapter 227 2/2 Bailey wouldn't give up her shares, even if it cost her her life.
Naomi and Ronald also breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Bailey's resolution. They feared Matthew. would take advantage of her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs they discussed this, someone suddenly slid into the empty seat beside Naomi.
Ronald's legs went weak when he saw it was Brendan, and he hurried to explain, "Brendan, we didn't do anything wrong this time. We're just having dinner." Brendan glanced at him. "Good thing I arrived in time." Who knew what they would do after their dinner?
Ronald swore, "Brendan, there's really nothing going on. We were planning to take Naomi badk after dinner. You can ask Bailey if you don't believe me." He shot Bailey a look, and the latter grinned playfully. "Did we ever say that?"
Ronald felt speechless. He was on the verge of tears now.
Snow, Naomi m giggled What are you afraid of? It's not like he caught you red-handed."
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