Abby''s eyes practically turned into dor signs.


    Alright, she admitted it. Her morals were skewed, and she was greedy. If it were her, she would have epted without a second thought. It was free, so why not take it?


    Rhett added, "If you still refuse, Ms. Cameron, Mr. Lerman''s shares will be frozen for five years. During that time, you can change your mind at any point. However, given the Lerman family''s unique situation, it''s uncertain if the shares can truly remain frozen for the full five years. This was the longest period Mr. Lerman could arrange."


    In other words, Ste had a five-year window to reconsider. If her rtionship with Joshua soured, or if she faced an emergency, she could take over the Lerman family''s shares to handle the crisis. However, without Leonard there to keep things in check, the shares might not stay frozen for five years. Two or three years was probably more realistic. If Ste missed this window, it would likely be toote to change her mind.


    But this was the most perfect n Leonard could have devised for her.


    Rhett didn''t press Ste for an immediate decision. "You don''t have to answer me right away, Ms. Cameron. You''ve just returned and must have a lot to deal with. Mr. Lerman has only been missing for a short time, so the family won''t issue the warrant immediately. You can use this time to think things over."


    After saying his piece, Rhett stood up to leave. He took a few steps, then seemed to remember something and turned back to Ste.


    "Ms. Cameron, are you aware that Mr. Lerman found a doctor who might be able to treat your hand injury?"


    Ste said nothing.


    Seeing her reaction, Rhett understood. He nodded gently. "If there''s nothing else, Ms. Cameron, I''ll be going."


    Abby offered to see him out, but Rhett stopped her. "I can find my own way out."


    Abby didn''t insist. She also wanted to know more about this doctor Rhett had mentioned.


    After Rhett left, Abby asked impatiently, "Star, what Rhett just said... about Leonard finding a doctor who can treat your hand. Is it true?"


    Ste rubbed her temples and nodded lightly. "Yes, but it''s not


    confirmed that he can actually help.


    Leopard was only in preliminary contact."


    "In that case, you should have kept Leonard alive!" Abby said. "No matter what, your hand is the most important thing."


    Ste was quiet for a few seconds before saying, "Don''t let Joshua know about this."


    "If Joshua had known, he might not have killed Leonard," Abby said with regret. "He might even feel remorseful and me himself."


    Joshua had acted too quickly, so fast that Ste hadn''t even had time to stop him.


    "There''s no need for regret," Ste said. "Leonard hadn''t even confirmed if that doctor could actually heal my hand."


    Abby knew this was true, but she


    couldn''t help but sigh. To her, even a


    ong percent chance was


    Northca try.


    But Joshua hadn''t known, so you


    couldn''t me him.


    fo


    "What about Leonard''s shares, Star?" Abby asked. "Are you going to take them?"


    Ste didn''t answer right away, seemingly lost in thought.


    Abby tried to persuade her. "Star, I think you should keep them. You suffered so much at his hands. He ruined your entire career. Him giving you this much is his way of


    destroyed one future yet him


    give you another. He''s already paid for his sins with his life. By epting hispensation, you can consider the score settled. We''ve gotten our revenge."