Chapter 467:
Hilton.
He stood up with a jolt and slammed his hand against the table, his voice booming across the room.
âMr. Brooks, Iâve treated you with the respect of an in-law, but isnât this treatment a bit dismissive of the Hilton family? Yes, our fortunes have waned and bankruptcy has beset us, but our roots remain deep and strong! Wasnât making such an unfair announcement about wealth allocation at the engagement banquet just a public slight to our family? Do you mean to suggest that having Angela marry Wade somehow makes you reluctant to share your wealth with us?â
With Rolland speaking up, Lillie straightened her posture. She remembered before her father-in-law passed away, he had mentioned in a letter an old battle buddy who owed a debt to the Hilton family. They could seek this manâs assistance if they ever found themselves in dire straits.
During their financial ruin, Rolland had considered contacting this man, but he worried that his checkered past would come to light and ruin any chance of receiving aid. Instead, he chose to bear the burden silently.
And his decision was justified. Shortly after the Hilton familyâs downfall, help arrived through an intermediary who delivered a modest sum, enabling Rolland to start a small business. Though Rolland had little interest in rejoining the business world, this financial support afforded him a comfortable existence.
Angela, unaware of these details, always thought her own shrewdness had guaranteed her independence.
Confronted with Rollandâs forceful charges, Saulâs confidence wavered. Pausing, he defended himself.
âItâs not about being unjust.
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Brooks Entertainment, one of the Brooks Groupâs top-earning divisions, has been fully transferred to Wade, giving him complete control. This transfer is effectively worth around 20% of the entire Brooks Groupâs shares.â
Saul certainly felt the need to be cautious around Angela, yet he couldnât bear to see his son Wade suffer. Still, Wadeâs struggle to maintain his poise deeply disappointed him. It seemed his decision on the inheritance was justified. If Wade ever got his hands on the corporation, the Brooks Group could crumble to pieces before anyone could stop it.
The stage buzzed with tension as members of the Brooks and Hilton families stood firm, neither side ready to yield an inch. While Wade had almost come to terms with Saulâs reasoning, Rolland stirred the pot again by claiming the shares were far from a fair 80-20 division. The atmosphere turned even more tumultuous.
On the sidelines, Harlee and Rhys, who were meant to be mere witnesses, shared a look and discreetly moved to a corner. Resting her head on Rhysâ shoulder, Harlee whispered, âThis is starting to drag.â Glancing down at her, Rhys arched an eyebrow.
âHow about we get some air?â
They exchanged a conspiratorial grin and then stealthily retreated to the secluded garden behind the hotel. Lindsay had been monitoring their every move and wasted no time alerting Angela with a quick text before tailing them. Lindsay was determined not to let the drug she had slipped into Harleeâs drink become a bridge for Harlee and Rhys to bond over.
Suddenly, Patrick forced Lindsay back down into her chair.
âMiss Morgan, please remain seated. Mr. Green and Miss Sanderson are dating.
Donât go making things awkward by tagging along.â Lindsay shot Patrick a venomous look.
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