Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 143

"Alright, you go to bed first; I'll come out in a bit." Ethan gave Ines's hand a little squeeze.

Ines nodded and said, "Okay."

She then stood up and stormed out of the study. In her haste, she bumped into the door and let out a muffled "ouch".

Ethan quickly went over, pulling her hand away from her forehead. She had a swelling bump already. He recalled the first time they shared a bed, when she had also banged her head on the bed frame. He felt both annoyed and amused. "Girl, watch where you're going."

"I'm so pissed!" Ines kicked the study door again and complained, "Even you're against me."

Ethan chuckled and hugged her, saying, "Silly girl, don't kick the door when you're angry. What if you hurt yourself?"

"If I get hurt, I'll tear it down."

Ethan pinched her face and led her out of the bedroom with a sigh. After applying some ointment on her forehead, he returned to the study. Ines, having made up her mind and being exhausted, fell asleep soon after.

When Ethan returned to the bedroom and found Ines sleeping, he shook his head. This girl's mood came and went so quickly.

The next day, Ines remembered her recent decision and found the lawyer appointed by her mother's will. She officially signed the document and became the second-largest shareholder of the Galeana Group.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

This news quickly reached Hunter. He asked Silas, "What's up with Ines? Why has she suddenly changed her mind and agreed to accept the 20% shares?"

"Mr. Chairman, this is good news. Ms. Ines must have finally seen the light. Those shares are rightfully hers after all." Silas laughed. This was a good sign. Ines had taken the first step, and there was now hope for the future.

"Clang!"

Shirley dropped the thermos in her hand onto the floor. She might not know much about business management, but she understood that 20% of shares was a significant number.

"Who's there?" Hunter's low voice came from the office.

Before Shirley could leave, Silas was already standing in front of her. "Ma'am, the Chairman is asking for you."

Shirley picked up the thermos from the floor and headed for the office as if nothing had happened. "Hunter, you look a bit off lately. You've been working too hard, so I made you some soup."

"Stop coming to the office for no reason. It doesn't look good." Hunter spoke sternly.

"I'm just worried about your health. You always eat at the office, and I can't help but worry." Shirley poured a bowl of soup for Hunter.

Hunter glanced at her and took a sip. "You didn't just come to deliver soup, did you?"

"Hunter, here's the thing. Emma and Aiden's wedding is coming up, but there are still many things that need to be arranged. I don't really understand these things, so I thought I'd discuss them with you." Shirley said it with a smile.

"Weren't you already working with a professional wedding planner? If you have any issues, talk to them. I don't have time for such trivial matters." Hunter frowned. He didn't like her behavior. His ex- wife would never bother him during work hours.

"Hunter, this is not a trivial matter. It's about the Galeana family marrying off a daughter. It only happens once." Shirley was a bit upset, but she dared not show it.

"Hunter doesn't only have one daughter." Hunter blurted it out. However, thinking about Ines ignoring him, he started to feel irritated again. Shirley turned pale, as if she had been hit. Even she, who was used to hiding her emotions, couldn't help but say, "Hunter, I know you don't like Emma marrying Aiden. But since Emma likes him, I, as her mother, can only support her unconditionally. She only returned to you at the age of 18. I understand that it's hard for you to open up to her, and I don't blame you. But please, show her some concern. That's all I ask."

"Unconditional support? That's how you, a mother who can't tell right from wrong, raised such a daughter. I'll let it go this time, but I've made it clear. Don't bother me if anything happens in the future." Hunter's hand hit the table hard. "Hunter, I know you're still angry that I forced you to let Ines leave A City. But I can't accept someone who hit Emma and left her crippled. I couldn't possibly let her off so easily. If it weren't for me dropping the charges, she'd still be in jail. How could she have lived these years peacefully and even married into the Meyer family? She should be thanking me." Shirley was still angry about the interview video she saw a few days ago. She couldn't hold back her resentment anymore and let it all out.

Over the years, she had been trying to please Hunter in various ways, but she could never find the way they used to get along when they were young.

"Get out." Hunter couldn't help but growl.

Shirley picked up her bag and left the office. Emma happened to pass by and saw her leaving. She pulled Shirley aside and whispered, "Mom, why are you at the office? Didn't dad tell you not to

come?"

"Now you're saying the same thing? This is my husband's company. Why can't I come?" Shirley was fuming.

"You're so angry. Did dad upset you?" Emma put her arm around Shirley and giggled.

"If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known about this big news. Did you know? That woman left a will, giving 20% of the shares to Ines."

Emma was currently too engrossed in her upcoming wedding to care. She laughed it off, saying, "That doesn't matter. Once Aiden and I are married, both the Galeana Group and the Ramos Group will be mine."

Shirley smiled and said, "Anyway, keep your eyes open when you're at the company. Your dad has been acting strange lately. It's like he's hiding something from us. I'm afraid he might give the Galeana Group to Ines."

"Mom, chill out about this. Dad's still a spring chicken; he's not going to hand over the company just yet. As for the future, we've got plenty of time to hash it out with him," Emma assured. She was dead sure about this.

Shirley mulled it over, thinking her speculation was a bit off the wall. "Yeah, I also doubt he'd throw in the towel this soon." After all, the Galeana Group was his blood, sweat, and tears.

"Alright, don't get all bent out of shape. I'm free this afternoon, so meet me at the cafe outside. I'll grab my bag, and we can hit the shops," Emma coaxed. With that, Shirley's mood picked up. She left the Galeana Group and found a cafe to wait for Emma.