BXBX NOVEL Chapter 226: Petty Family
Chapter 226: Petty Family
Now, Mr. Horton finally understood and looked toward old Mrs. Horton.
Nathan decided to speak frankly. “My mom had promised before that when the younger generation in the family gets married, they would all receive shares…
When Jake got married, his wife wasn’t good to my mom, so she didn’t give any shares. Now Selena is going to marry into the Cobb family, which is a big deal for our family. Mom, how much are you planning to give Selena?’
The question was raised in a way that made it hard for anyone to refute!
Old Mrs. Horton tensed her jaw and furrowed her brow.
After Lewis had cheated Nathan out of two percent of his shares last time, the shares he controlled amounted to fifty-three percent.
If she gave away more than three percent of the shares, it was likely that Lewis would face an uncontrollable situation in the company.
As old Mrs. Horton agonized over what to do, Lewis said, “Two percent, I
think.”
It was as if he was giving back the two percent that Nathan had given him before!
However, as soon as he said this, Nathan sneered. “Lewis, in your heart, is your grandmother’s life only worth two percent?”
Lewis frowned.
Keira seized the moment to interject. “We are talking about the dowry Selena will take with her when she gets married. What does that have to do with Grandma’s life? Is Selena helping Grandma find medicine just for shares? Can Grandma’s life be measured in shares?”
Nathan was at a loss for words.
Oliver glanced at her sharply, having previously thought that Lewis’s wife was someone who was more physical and didn’t talk much.
He didn’t expect her to be so sharp-tongued!
And to think the reserved Lewis ended up marrying such a bride.
Enraged, he gave an annoyed look at Jake, who everyone seemed to have forgotten about, and thought about how he had failed to be more discerning at the time of his marriage. If he had managed to marry Keira, she would have been a great asset to the first branch of the family by now!
After Nathan and Oliver were left speechless, Selena sighed. “Of course, that’s not what I meant. I heard that our great-grandmother’s illness had worsened, so I pleaded with the Cobb family. It’s just that…”
She sighed softly, appearing troubled as she spoke, “I’m not really after the family shares, but in order to obtain this medicine, the Cobb family went to great lengths, and Mr. Lee took a huge risk. In the end, the Cobb family was promised three percent of the shares…”
Her face was filled with bitterness and helplessness, “After all, I’m not married to them yet. It’s fine for the Cobb family to put in effort, but they shouldn’t have to spend money… So I took it upon myself to say that we, the Horton family, would cover these shares…”
She looked anxiously at Oliver. “Dad, I know that the Horton family’s shares are not mine to promise, but I was afraid that if we missed this opportunity, there might be no medicine left, so…”
She lowered her head and let out a sigh.
Oliver immediately understood her meaning and said, “You did the right thing. Since a promise has been made, we must give these shares. If this three percent can’t come from the family, I’ll provide it personally! It’s the least I can do for my grandmother!”
Nathan exclaimed angrily, “Nonsense! You already have so few shares! If you give away three percent, how will you stand in the company in the future?” He turned to old Mrs. Horton. “Mom, this share should come from your side. I think no one should have any objections.
Old Mrs. Horton sneered.
The first branch was putting on an act; did they really think she couldn’t see through it?
It’s understandable to pay for medicine, but who would give away shares for it?
It was merely an excuse for the first branch to ask for the shares!
Mr. Horton frowned and said, “Selena, who would use shares to buy medicine?
If you say this, not many will believe it, right?”
Selena immediately looked at Logan Lee, “Mr. Lee is right here, everyone can ask him.”
Logan cleared his throat. “Mr. Horton, this was indeed my request. You might not know that in Clance, there are just too many people who want to secure a spot from this institute. Among them, there are nobles and tycoons; our director couldn’t afford to offend any of them, so scared that he shrank back and left the selection of the spots to Nora personally!”
At this point, he smiled bitterly. “Nora is very mysterious, as I’m sure everyone here knows.”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
They had all sought medicine for the old Mrs. Horton before, so of course, they understood how difficult it was to see this Nora! It was said that only Corey Mills had met her in person and knew her identity.
But Corey was tight-lipped. No matter who inquired, he would not tell.
Nora was impartial and just, choosing the spots strictly based on the cases, with no room for personal feelings.
Logan continued, “So this spot was actually secured by Dean Mills. I pleaded with him to speak to Nora… In the end, Nora only said about wanting three percent of the shares, hence the terms might seem a bit harsh.”
Upon hearing this, Mr. Horton immediately believed it.
Money could make anything happen.
As for not securing a spot, it was simply because the money offered wasn’t enough!
Three percent of Horton Group’s shares were worth several hundred million in market value; even those elites from Clance might not be willing to buy it.
To offer such an astronomically high price, probably only the Horton family in Crera would buy it!
This won’t affect the subsequent selection for spots either.
Lewis then frowned, feeling that Nora wasn’t that sort of person because he himself had privately offered an even higher price, and she hadn’t relented.
Keira then sneered!
This Logan Lee was actually using her as an excuse, not taking her seriously at all!
She sneered and said, “Nora never set such terms, and you’re talking nonsense!”
Logan looked at her and said helplessly, “Mrs. Horton, this condition was private. Apart from those few families, it’s not something that just anyone can hear.”
Selena immediately said, “Aunt Keira, there are all sorts of unwritten rules in high society. I was also taken aback when I heard these terms!
Nathan sneered. “Coming from a petty family, what right do you have to hear these things? If you don’t understand anything, don’t just jump into the conversation!”
Lewis immediately objected. “My grandfather’s generation was also from a minor household, are you showing disrespect to Grandpa as well?”
Nathan was speechless
Lewis sneered. “If you count back three generations, we were all peasants, so don’t look down on others here!”
Oliver scoffed. “Lewis, you can’t say things like that. Everyone looks at the present. Why didn’t her ancestors work harder? How come she wasn’t born into a good family? If she were born into one of Clance’s five major families, she would have had the right to hear such talk!”
He looked at Keira. “If you don’t belong to that level, then don’t embarrass yourself here!”
Logan also smiled.
Keira then took out her phone. “What a coincidence. I just happen to know Corey… Dean Mills. Let me make a phone call and ask!”
She dialed Corey’s number..