Chapter 13

Dickson arched his eyebrows casually, a deceptive ease in his expression. Yet, beneath the surface, a simmering rage threatened to erupt, a desire to unleash chaos upon everyone present.

Patrick impatiently adjusted his suit and declared to Amanda, "Sign it, and you can be the chairwoman. But heed my warning—I doubt you can keep that promise. You risk losing everything and staining the family name and company name further. If that happens, I'll sever ties with you too. However, surrender the shares now, and you'll remain my beloved sister. As your elder brother, I'll treat you well."

Patrick's implication wasn't lost on anyone; it was a veiled threat to Amanda. If she insisted on usurping him, their brother -sister bond would crumble.

A chill inexplicably crept over Amanda. First, her ex-husband's hindrance, and now, her brother engaging in moral manipulation. A challenging moment indeed.

"Fine, I'll sign," Amanda yielded, a condition hanging in the air. "But I have a request. All sha