Antoney said, "The original shares were set aside long before you were born. When your mentor left the Williams family, that ten percent was put under lock and key.


    He told me that back then, when he helped your father hold thepany together, he sealed the original shares for thirty years to prevent any infighting.


    At the end of this year, the restriction will be lifted.


    When that happens, awyer will reach out to you to discuss the share transfer."


    Lately, Antoney had been diving into the world of business. The things that once confused him were now starting to make sense.


    He''d originally nned to tell Ste about this after her concert, but the deeper he got into his studies, the more he realized this was something Ste needed to know as soon as possible.


    What if Mr. Williams and his son tried to trick Ste into signing away her rights? He couldn''t risk it.


    Seeing Ste lost in thought, Antoney gently asked, "Star, what do you think about all this?"


    Ste replied without hesitation, "If it''s something my mother left for me alone, there''s no way I''d ever give it up."


    Relief washed over Antoney. "I was worried you might give up your shares for your music career."


    Steughed. "Do I really seem that naive to you?"


    She might not be an expert in business, but even she knew what shares in the Williams Group meant-especially original shares.


    She recalled how, when Aurora''s father decided to give Aurora Williams some shares, he''d made it sound like he was asking her opinion, but really, he was just informing her.


    Antoney nodded. "Star, maybe you should read up on some business basics before the Williams men try to set a trap for you."


    Ste agreed. “I''ll pick up a few books and start learning."


    After chatting a while longer, Ste got ready to head home.


    As she stepped out of the studio, she spotted two familiar figures approaching- one tall, one small.


    "Mom!" Keen O''Brien ran straight for her, arms outstretched.


    Ste caught him and smiled, "Keen, what are you doing here?”


    It wasn''t the weekend, so he should have been in school.


    Keen grinned, "Next week, I''m going diving with Aunt Aurora in Solmaris. I might not see you for a while, so I wanted to spend some time with you before I go.”


    The words caught Ste off guard for a moment.


    "You''ve been spending a lot of time with Aunt Aurorately?"


    Keen thought for a second. "When Grandpa''s free, he lets me stay over for a day."


    Haynes, standing beside them,


    added, "Star, Keen and I already


    made a n-over the holiday


    take him to see the northerndights and try skiing together."


    He looked at Ste, his dark eyes softening with a tenderness that was almost hidden.


    "As a father, I''ve missed so many moments of Keen''s childhood. And as a husband, I know I neglected you too.


    From


    rignon, I want to make it


    the


    both of you. I want to be and husband you both deserve."


    He paused, meeting Ste''s eyes.


    "I''ve transferred your old studio back into your name.


    And Rachel''s seaside vi? That''s yours now too.


    You can move in, sell it, do whatever you want-it''s up to you.


    As for Rachel... I called the police. She''s in prison now.


    How she''s dealt with from here on out-it''s your decision. Star, I know I wronged you. I hurt you. I''m sorry.


    Could you... could you find it in your heart to forgive me?