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Her protective instincts flared. “Rosie had nothing but good intentions,” she said to Shepard and Giselle. “We've
always thrown lively bashes for the girls’ birthdays. Don’t say no now and then secretly arrange one later.”
Giselle’s brow furrowed, and she felt stung by the accusation. She hadn't noticed Tessa’s favoritism toward Rosie
before, but since Rosie's return, it was glaringly obvious. She wondered what Rosie had been saying to Tessa
behind their backs.
“Tessa, Audrey never had a birthday party,” Giselle countered sharply. “It’s only Rosie who has had a grand affair
every year.”
Tessa froze, the truth hitting hard. Audrey's birthdays had always been simple family dinners, while Rosie’s had
been marked with fanfare.
Stung by the challenge, she retorted, “Our family is one of the city’s most prominent families. What is wrong with
a proper celebration? Why are you saying this? It seems you dislike Rosie.”
Giselle’s lips curled into a wry smile. “Dislike her? | wouldn't dare. It seems Rosie’s word is law in this house now.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe is the one calling the shots.”
Rosie's eyes welled up, tears cascading down her cheeks in a theatrical display. “Are you still angry with me? |
know | messed up. Please forgive me. | don’t care about my shares anymore. I'll hand them all to Brenna.”
Tessa’s anger surged, her hand slamming the table. “Absolutely not! Those shares are yours, Rosie, and no one
will strip them from you.”
Brenna caught a fleeting gleam of cunning satisfaction in Rosie's tearful eyes.
“Grandma,” Brenna said calmly. “I've never asked for her shares. I'm being unfairly painted as the villain here.”
Ernst opened his mouth to speak, but a subtle glance from Shepard silenced him.
Shepard's tone was measured yet firm. “Mom, no one is after Rosie's shares. Besides, those shares were
purchased from other Harper family members. She earned them rightfully. Why would we take them away from
her?”
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Tessa fixed Rosie with a discerning look, her eyes narrowing slightly. Rosie had conveniently omitted the fact that
she had purchased the shares in Harper Group.
If that were true, Rosie’s ambition was far from modest.
“Rosie, is this true?” Tessa inquired, her tone measured yet probing.
Rosie hesitated, her voice tinged with caution. “Grandma, I... | acquired shares in the Harper Group only to
support Maxley’s campaign,” she explained, wary of Tessa misinterpreting her intentions.
Tessa nodded subtly, her expression contemplative. “Your grandfather always maintained that shares shouldn't
pass to married daughters. | don’t know what to say about this now.”
Shepard let out a soft chuckle, brushing off the outdated notion. “My dad's views were far too rigid. We should
not be bound by his rules. Rosie bought those shares fair and square. They're hers to keep. And when Audrey
and Brenna wed, | won't be clawing back their shares, either.”
Rosie, sensing an opportunity, pressed her case with a hint of indignation. “Dad, doesn’t that mean my earlier
shares should be returned to me?”
Tessa’s sharp gaze shifted to Shepard. “Indeed, by your logic, Rosie should get those shares back. Just because
Rosie’s parents are no longer with us doesn’t mean you should shortchange her.”
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