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Justin was also getting angry. "Do you think I want to sell? For so many years, haven't I been the one safeguarding the business? I've devoted half my life to it, supported you, and allowed you to live as a wealthy lady of leisure. Now you just say it can't be sold, and that's it?"

"Justin, what do you mean by saying all this now? I didn't even let you marry in, and our child bears your surname. You handle the outside affairs while I manage the home; doesn't that take time and effort to raise Cynthia?"

"When you socialize with those noble ladies, aren't you also paving the way for the Jones family? All these years, I have my all for the company and this family, yet now it's turned into you saying you're the one who supports me?"

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Selena found it utterly ridiculous. After her parents passed away, she had taken on the responsibility of the company under her uncle's guidance.

However, when she thought of her father's betrayal of her mother and the sight of her mother succumbing to depression, she found the situation with Velorix to be deeply ironic. This brand was originally created by her father to profess his love to her mother.

So when she met Justin, she stepped back because he had ambitions for the company. However, she had been helping behind the scenes in both obvious and subtle ways. Particularly, she facilitated connections in the business world and exchanged information among socialites and wealthy ladies.

She thought, 'How many deals had he secured through those ladies he looked down on during their afternoon teas?' At that

moment, Selena finally felt the coldness and selfishness of the man before he?

Justin was also getting angry. For so many years, he had been tolerating Selena, accommodating her in everything. He was fed up with it. At their age, she was still throwing tantrums like a spoiled young lady.

Justin slammed his hand on the table. "I'm selling this stock, and there's nothing you can say to change that. I'm the head of this family, and you have no say in it."

As the tension between the two escalated, with both sides on the brink of conflict, Cynthia walked in. Calmly, she placed her handbag on the table and said, "I do not agree to sell the shares."

Cynthia had overheard every word in the hallway. 'Justin was truly selfish and cold-hearted, always putting his interests first. As for Selena, Cynthia felt even more conflicted about her.

She was genuinely using her actions to atone for the things she had done to her before. In truth, Cynthia had already made peace with her past. She held no grudges against Selena anymore; however, things could never return to how they once were.

However, when Selena considered her feelings, Cynthia felt a slight tug at her heart. Shirley, upon seeing Cynthia, was first taken aback. Then, she pointed a finger at Cynthia and shouted at her.

"Cynthia, you ungrateful wretch! If it weren't for your indifference, would Velorix have to resort to selling stocks? That was Dad's lifelong work! You didn't help when it mattered, and now you want to come back and act like you have a say?"

Cynthia lifted her gaze and shot a cold, piercing glance at Shirley. In an instant, Shirley fell silent. For some reason, she seemed to sense a hint of malice in Cynthia's eyes, causing an inexplicable chill of fear to creep over her

Jonathan came in from behind and stood next to Cynthia. He looked at Shirley as if he was looking at a dead person. The chill in his eyes could send shivers down anyone's spine.

Although Jonathan didn't speak, Shirley felt a wave of fear welling up in her heart. She always thought Jonathan's coldness. was more terrifying than Cynthia's. It could kill without leaving trace.

Despite everything, Shirley felt a deep sense of unwillingness regarding Jonathan. Among all the people she had

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encountered, including-Levi from the Xeons family, her favorite had always been Jonathan.

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That man's face was one that could captivate at a glance, a face that could lead to a lifetime of regret. Unfortunately, no matter how many times she tried, Jonathan remained utterly unmoved by her. He had even personally sent her to the polic station before. She had spent half a month in detention, and her heart had turned to ice. She had long since vowed never to like this man again. One day, she would make both him and Cynthia kneel at her feet.

"Cynthia, why didn't you tell us you were coming back today?" Selena asked cautiously.

Cynthia spoke up, "I decided on a whim to come back and check on you. What's happening? Why are you selling the stocks?

Justin's expression was grim. "You've seen how low Velorix's stock has fallen. Now that you're backed by the Bennett family, you look down on the Jones family's assets. I don't blame you for that."

He paused for a moment and then continued. "If Ms. Bennett is willing to offer five times the market price for all the shares hold, I will definitely sell. Shirley is right; if you're not going to help, at least don't meddle in my business."

Justin felt disappointed. He had hoped to rely on Cynthia to revitalize the company, but she had refused to come back, not even willing to design any works for the business. Now, she had married Jonathan and climbed her way into the Xenos family. This should have been a double blessing. However, he felt he hadn't benefited at all from her success. Since he couldn't gain anything from her, this daughter held little value for him. The only thing that truly belonged to him was cash in hand. "As one of the largest shareholders of the company, you probably can't just sell the stocks on a whim. You need the consent of the major shareholders to do so. You alone likely can't make that decision." The reason for this regulation was indeed Shirley. She had once sold twenty a word, leaving Justin infuriated.

percent of the

company's shares without saying

Later, the company implemented a clause stating that selling more than ten percent of the shares would require a shareholders' meeting, and approval from the major shareholders was mandatory.

At that time, a treaty was signed and notarized within the company, which included exorbitant penalties for breaching the agreement. The only person holding more than ten percent of the shares was Cynthia.

In the end, this rule was made specifically for Cynthia. He was probably afraid she'd quietly sell her shares. But now, it has become a constraint on Justin, preventing him from selling stocks.

Justin scoffed, "I understand your point. Selling shares does indeed require the approval of the largest shareholders. Currently, that includes you and me, along with a mysterious individual who has never shown up."

"However, just a couple of days ago, I acquired another three percent of the shares from the board, giving me a total of twenty-three percent. I am still the largest shareholder of the company, and I have the right to make this decision."

Shirley chimed in, fanning the flames. "Cynthia, even if you hold twenty percent of the shares, so what? You can't stop us. We can sell the shares and walk away with a fortune, but with the shares in your hands, they'll ultimately become worthless." "Cynthia, don't even think about blocking our chance to get rich Shirley said, knowing full well that selling the shares to Whitney would be like driving a thorn into Cynthia's heart.

She wanted to see her in pain, to have Whitney constantly hold power over her. If Cynthia had any backbone, she would

the shares in her hand, which would be just what Shirley wanted.

throw away

Cynthia smiled and said, "Dad, how do you know that I only hold twenty percent of the shares?"

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