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fe was full of ups and downs. Who could have imagined she would overthro at man afer for part

ist as her emotions started to get the best of her her phone rang. Pulling other stone she looked down

at the screen to find that the caller was from

After a moment of thought she answered it. “Hello?”

It’s me. Claire

The person who spoke sounded like a somewhat familiar middle–aged woman, but Clars could not

name the speaker no matter how hard she tried.

When she did not speak after a few moments, the caller broke the silence by introducing herself. I’m

Evelyn Evelyn Vanderbilt.”

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Evelyn?

It was Xander’s mother!

Why would she call Claire?

Was it because of the 10% shares?

Claire calmly smiled as she politely responded, “Hello, Mrs. Evelyn.”

“Are you free to meet right now?”

Claire neither liked nor disliked Evelyn. If not for the fact that Claire’s

mother knew Evelyn, Claire would never know who this high and mighty wom

even was.

Whether they were from the main family or the branch family, Vanderbilt women were all born with an

inherent aura of superiority that kept ordinary people

at bay.

Claire, however, was not afraid. “Sure. Send me the location. I’ll be there.”

In the corner of an upscale café sat a woman.

She was dressed in an extravagant and fashionable outfit. Even the purse resting beside her arm was

an expensive limited–edition model from a luxury brand.

There was not a single wrinkle on her well–cared–for face. She looked so

elegant and noble with how proper her posture was.

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“I’ve ordered a cappuccino for you.”

Evelyn shot a look at the cup of coffee placed on the table across from her

to indicate for Claire to sit down.

Claire placed her bag to the side and sat down before taking a sip of the

coffee. It tasted fine.

Evelyn did not waste a single moment on pleasantries or small talk and instead went straight to the

point. “Claire, I will not agree to cancel your engagement with Xander.”

Thank goodness Claire had already swallowed her mouthful of coffee. Otherwise, she might have spat

it back out.

“Haha!” She burst out laughing from anger. “You didn’t object to it when Xander got together with

Clarissa, but now you object to breaking off the engagement when I have 10% of the Morgan Group

shares. Are you out of you

mind?”

Nobody involved was a fool. Claire would never assume Evelyn was objecting to canceling the

engagement just because she liked Claire over Clarissa.

“By the time I found out about Xander and Clarissa, you had vanished.”

Despite how harsh Claire’s response was, Evelyn remained unfazed. Her beautifully manicured fingers

curled around her coffee cup as she elegantly lifted it up for a sip.

Then, she placed the cup of coffee back down before casually resting her hand on her knee. She

looked so dignified that the people sitting nearby could not

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Despite how harsh Claire’s response was, Evelyn remained unfazed. Her beautifully manicured fingers

curled around her coffee cup as she elegantly lifted it up for a sip.

Then, she placed the cup of coffee back down before casually resting her hand on her knee. She

looked so dignified that the people sitting nearby could not help but watch her.

“Claire, I know you’re angry about what happened. Xander had betrayed you, but your mother arranged

for you to marry him. I was instructed to look after you just before she passed away. It was fine if the

engagement was canceled. I can just accept you in as my goddaughter, but Clarissa … I don’t like

that girl!”

Claire frowned. Just as she was about to speak, Evelyn decisively interrupted her. “I can forgive her for

wrecking your relationship with Xander, but she conspired with the Donovans to hurt you. I will never

allow a cruel and

vulgar woman like her to marry into the Morgans!”

Realization finally dawned on Claire. Evelyn had not stopped Xander from getting together with

Clarissa because she did not know what actually happened. Now that she knew what happened, she

objected to the cancelatio

At least, Evelyn was a woman with morals.

Still, so what?

“Ms. Evelyn, a man who had cheated is like a hundred–dollar bill that had fallen into the toilet where the

mere thought of picking it out of the toilet feels disgusting. Coincidentally, I don’t really need it, so I

don’t care if I lose it.”

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Ms. Evelyn, a man wno nad cheated is like a nunarea–dollar bill that nag

fallen into the toilet where the mere thought of picking it out of the toilet feels disgusting. Coincidentally,

I don’t really need it, so I don’t care if

I lose it.”

Evelyn lowered her eyes to gaze down at her delicate nails. Surprisingly, she was not at all angry to

hear her son being compared to something that had been stained with poop.

As she was still certain of her victory, she merely responded with an arrogant chuckle. “Claire, I’m sure

you know that the second largest shareholder in Alpha Ventures holds 25% of all shares while you and

your father only hold 51%. Do you know who that person is?”

Claire’s hands clenched tightly into fists under the table. If Evelyn were asking her that, it meant there

could only be one answer–Evelyn was the second largest shareholder.

How did things end up like this?

It was clear from the look in Claire’s eyes that she had guessed what the answer was. Evelyn smirked

in satisfaction. “Alpha Ventures will only truly be yours if you marry Xander. I know you have always

wanted to take back your mother’s company. Profit does not matter because your mother left it for

you.“”

“Claire, if you refuse to marry Xander, he will marry Clarissa. When she is my daughter–in-law, who do

you think I’ll help? You or Robert?”

The answer did not need to be spoken, for Claire naturally knew what it was.

If that situation truly happened, then she would never be able to take back

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mother’s company. Profit does not matter because your mother left it for

you.”

“Claire, if you refuse to marry Xander, he will marry Clarissa. When she is my daughter–in–law, who do

you think I’ll help? You or Robert?”

The answer did not need to be spoken, for Claire naturally knew what it was.

If that situation truly happened, then she would never be able to take back Alpha Ventures.

Robert owned 25% of the shares. Combined with Evelyn’s 25%, it meant he would own half of the

company. The minor shareholders were always on the fence and ready to jump ship. Hence, they

would never make an enemy out of Evelyn an the Morgans just to help her.

Her hands were clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white. Her deep brown eyes remained

fixed on Evelyn as though she was doing her best to restrain herself. “Ms. Evelyn, I have not done

anything to anger the Morgans except for the fact that I own 10% of the Morgan Group’s shares. Why

the threats?”

“Heh,” Evelyn languidly chuckled. “That’s because I’m not Xander. I can see your strengths, Claire. Not

even a hundred Clarissa combined could be as cunning and smart as you are. Xander can only secure

his position as heir to the Morgan Group if he marries you. No matter how underhanded it may be, I will

do anything for my son.”

Claire had never realized just how terrifying Evelyn could be until now.

However, she did not get angry and instead laughed as she retorted to the sly vixen several decades

her senior. “Very well. I am willing to trade the

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Claire had never realized just how terrifying Evelyn could be until now.

However, she did not get angry and instead laughed as she retorted to the sly vixen several decades

her senior. “Very well. I am willing to trade the

Morgan Group shares for Alpha Ventures shares. 10% for 10%, so you’re not losing out on anything,

Ms. Evelyn.”

The Morgans were a powerful family with control over a grand company. Alph Ventures was nothing

compared to that.

Trading 10% for 10% was not just a good deal. It was an amazingly profitable

deal.

Anyone else would have immediately agreed to the trade.

Evelyn merely shook her head with a smile on her lips. “Once you’re married into the Morgans, the

10% you own will not vanish either. Ha! I’m not Xander Claire. I’m not so easily fooled.”

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