Novel Update
Chapter 519
Connor nodded, "I'll make sure this gets done. Plus, I'll be transferring 5% of my shares in Sartori Corporation to Diana. The annual dividends from Sartori Corporation will ensure she lives a life of wealth and luxury."
Suzanne was stunned.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
Five percent of Sartori Corporation's shares was nothing to scoff at.
"Your feelings towards Diana..."
"All I feel for Diana is guilt, nothing more. Please, make sure she understands that clearly. I don't want her holding onto any false hope. The truth is, all these years, aside from our agreement, I used her status to shield my wife, to protect her. Please, tell her I'm sorry."
With that, Connor left the hospital room.
Suzanne was shocked, not just because Connor was willing to give Diana 5% of the shares, but because of what he said last.
All these years, while it seemed like he was protecting Diana, he was actually using her to draw attention away from Claire.
This was the real reason the Eldridge Elites believed Connor would marry Diana. He put Diana in the spotlight while secretly safeguarding the woman he truly loved.
Suzanne was furious, but then she thought about it: Connor had indeed kept Diana safe over the years. In the end, she sighed. They'd still need to rely on him in the future. His willingness to give Diana 5% of the shares was already quite generous.
Suzanne turned to look at Diana, who was lying in the bed. Suddenly, she noticed Diana was awake, staring at the ceiling with a blank expression, tears streaming down her cheeks.
Suzanne panicked and quickly rushed over to her. She gently stroked Diana's hair, "Diana, you're awake. When did you wake up?"
Diana didn't say a word, just kept staring at the ceiling, letting her tears fall.
Suzanne knew Diana must have heard everything. She was worried. Diana had just lost a leg, and now this emotional blow-Suzanne wasn't sure if Diana could handle it.
"Diana, listen to me..."
"Mom, so since I was twelve, his protection was just because of the deal you made with him involving the Gilbert family heirloom, right?” "Yes... but..."
"Not only did he take our Gilbert family's heirloom, but he also used me as a smokescreen to hide his relationship with Chloe for three whole years."
In those three years, she had no idea how many times Claire tried to bring her down. Even though Connor's connections kept her safe, the fear and helplessness were etched in Diana's memory.
Suzanne knew what her daughter was thinking, "What he did wasn't right, but he did give you 5% of the shares in Sartori Corporation, which is worth half of the Gilbert family's estate..."
Diana's tears flowed freely, blurring her vision.
"So all these years, he never actually cared for me..."
Seeing her daughter so heartbroken, Suzanne was at a loss for words.
"Diana, it's time to move on. Even with one leg, your wealth gives you the pick of the litter. No one would dare look down on you."
Diana laughed through her tears, her
emotions running high, "I'll make them all pay-Eve, Claire, Chloe, and Connor. Each one of you treated me this way, and I will make you all pay!"
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Meanwhile, over on the other side of town, Chloe got a call from Cassie at 3 PM.
"It's my birthday tonight, don't forget. Come over early, okay?"
Chloe was at the mall picking out a gift for Cassie. “I couldn't forget if I tried; this is the third reminder today."
Cassie laughed, "Just making sure you remember. Gotta hang up now, still need to remind a few more folks." Cassie was always up for a good party.