chapter597

"I can't believe that old woman was sitting on so much money. Just the company shares alone are worth over a billion," Milana said, her eyes shining. She had waited years for this day, and finally, the old lady's private fortune was theirs. It hadn't been easy to get here.

Jenson was just as excited. "Once we sell off some of those shares, we'll have another billion in cash. We can finally fix all the gaps in the company's finances."

Sandy hadn't expected her grandma to have such a huge fortune either. Her tone turned sour. Grandma had all this money, and she wanted to leave every cent to Lydia. She was so unfair." Sandy just couldn't wrap her head around it. She was the real granddaughter, but it was like Grandma had been put under some kind of spell by Lydia and just insisted on giving her everything.

Milana let out a cold laugh. "Well, all the assets in the will belong to us now. Lydia doesn't have anything to do with it anymore."

Jenson stood taller, sounding proud. "It was always supposed to be ours. I'm her only son. Of course I should inherit everything."

Sandy gave her parents a smile. "Remember what we agreed? Half of the Smith family fortune goes to Luke, and half goes to me."

The happy expressions on Jenson and Milana's faces faded in an instant.

Sandy looked at her mom. "You promised me, remember? You haven't forgotten, right?"

Milana clenched her jaw, then forced a smile. "Of course, Sandy. We'd never go back on our word. All the company's assets will be for you and Luke in the future."

Sandy hesitated for a second, then added, But I'm a little tight on cash right now. I had to use everything I had to pay off the company's debts."

Milana's smile was strained. "I can transfer you twenty million now, but you know this money is urgent. If the company goes under, we'll be left with nothing."

Jenson quickly chimed in. "She's right, Sandy. All our money comes from the company. If it fails, we lose everything. ut once the d company get's back on track, twenty million will seem like nothing. I'll give you a hundred million."

The company's recent crisis had taught Sandy a lot. Running a business wasn't simple. She didn't know the first thing about

management, but once things were stable she planned to join the Comparty learn step by step, and when she was ready, claim her share. For now, she just wanted to build up her savings. If she had enough money, she'd feel safe.

"Fine. But Dad, you said I'd get a hundred million when the company's back to normal."

Jenson's mouth twitched, but he nodded awkwardly. "Yes, I said it."

Thinking of Lydia, Sandy couldn't help but worry. "Lydia already bought up Lane Enterprises for next to nothing. If she sees our company bounce back and finds out we changed the will, what do you think she'll do?"

Milana looked smug, as if having the money made her invincible. "Lydia? Those assets belong to the Smith family. She's not one of us, so why should she get anything? Even if she drags us to court, I'm not scared."

Jenson nodded in agreement. Exactly. The Smith family's property stays with the Smith family. She has no claim.

Milana turned to Jenson, her mood lighter. Honey, the company's finally safe. And Luke's turning sixteen soon. Should we throw him a big birthday party?"