I knew Jane could make such a promise to get Prospectus Technology shares, but who could assure me she would not break that promise to benefit herself sometime in the future? Besides, I would never give her a chance to join Prospectus Technology.

Her expression changed once more, not having expected such blunt refusal on my part.

Yet, if she remained in possession of the 10% shares of the Wilkie Group, she would end up with nothing. Worse, Pedro might pressure her to give them to Theo.

Instead of allowing the shares to go to waste, she would rather sell them.

"Mr. Monroe, can we reconsider? Even if it's just...