Trading My Ex for His Uncle

Theo's expression darkened as he stepped forward, looking down at Jane. "Say that again!"

Jane raised an eyebrow. "What? You can't take it? Want to make a move?"

"You!" Theo clenched his fists, and for a moment, he was tempted to strike Jane.

"Enough!" Pedro's sharp voice echoed. "Isn't this enough chaos? Keep quiet, both of you!"

Theo's expression changed, and he took a deep breath, saying nothing more.

Jane knew she was no longer in line to inherit the Wilkie Group. She had become a mere pawn, no longer of any use to Pedro, so there was no need to pay her much attention.

She glanced at Pedro, her voice flat. "Grandpa, you called me here today just to talk about Gabriel being arrested?"

Pedro frowned. "Gabriel's arrest will damage the Wilkies' reputation. Stay home for a while and finish your travel documents. I want you to leave the country."

Jane sneered. "Got it."

She knew she was now a discarded pawn in Pedro's eyes. Of course, he would want her to leave as soon as possible and disappear from his sight.

However, handing the Wilkie Group over to Theo would turn out to be the worst decision Pedro could ever make.

"I've already divorced Gabriel. What happens to him now is none of my business, and I don't care. If there's nothing else, I'll leave," she said.

"Wait!" Pedro stopped her, his voice lowering. "There's another matter I need to discuss with you."

Jane scoffed inwardly but kept her expression neutral. "What is it?"

"Before you leave the country, I want you to transfer the 10% of the shares you hold to Theo," Pedro requested.

Pedro's expression, as if this were a perfectly normal request, made Jane's anger flare.

She had used her divorce settlement to acquire those shares. Why should she hand them over to Theo for nothing?

"Grandpa, if you want me to transfer them to

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how much he's willing to pay.forder

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shares I hold?" Jane asked

Theo jumped. "Jane, you still want money?! Ask yourself-do you even deserve the 10% of the company?"

"If I compare myself to you, it seems I'm more deserving," Jane retorted.

"What did you say? Say it again!" Theo stormed forward, his fists clenched, as if ready to strike Jane.noveldrama

She lifted her chin and stared him down. "Did I say something wrong? If I remember correctly, that 10% was transferred to me after I agreed to the divorce. In exchange, Gabriel returned the gaming company to the Wilkie Group. What right do you have to ask for my shares now?"

"Your shares belong to the Wilkies, so why can't they be taken?" Theo challenged.

"I said I'd give them to you, but only

if you

me the full market value.

Otherwise, I

Won't transfer them,"

e said firmly.

"So you want to be difficult?" Theo advanced, ready to make a move on Jane, but her parents stepped in front of him.

"Theo, what do you think you're doing? If you dare lay a hand on Jane, I won't let you off!" warned Jane's mother, Ruth Napier.

She turned to Pedro, furious. "Dad, how can you expect Jane to transfer all her shares to Theo? You're being so biased!

"Over the past few years, it was Jane who worked hard in the company, while Theo did nothing but have fun.

"Now that Jane's hurt and divorced from Gabriel, you want her shares without paying a cent? Her father and I are still here!"