Ex-husband’s Regret (Ryan and Charlotte) novel Chapter 480

Chapter 480 

After Alana said this, the man tightened his grip even more. 

The heat from his palm burned her wrist. 

It was excruciatingly hot. 

Alex was already dressed in a suit, his gray–striped outfit looking calm and formal, completely devoid of the lust from the bed. He said seriously, “Alana, taking emergency contraceptives will disrupt your hormones and harm your body.” 

Alana found this amusing. “Having an abortion is even worse for your body. Don’t you know that?” 

“Then just have the baby.” Alana looked at him. “Alex, don’t tell me you actually think you’re responsible? We’re divorced, and now you want me to have a child for you?” 

“Sure, trade it for 30% of the Jackson family shares!” 

She knew that Alex held 60% of the Jackson family’s shares. 

Having a child would mean taking away half of his shares. 

It was a very high price to ask, but Alana was unflinching and justified in her demand. 

Alex frowned slightly. “Alana, I can offer you real estate equivalent to the value of those shares, but the shares involve too many issues.” 

30% of the shares were frightening for a conglomerate. 

Even one percent had to be given with extreme caution! 

Since taking over the Jackson family, Alex had always prioritized family interests above everything else, with all other matters and people taking a backseat. He bore not only his own life but also the family’s. 

Every step had to be flawless. 

Alana smiled, a hint of disappointment in her smile. “Alex, I’m the daughter of the Smith family. Do you really think I’m just after money?” 

Having grown up in the Smith family and accustomed to being influential, Alana was an idealist when it came to love. 

That was also why she accepted an arranged marriage only to seek a divorce. 

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She wanted a love that was 100% and completely entrusted to her, something Alex couldn’t provide. Alex trusted no one but himself. 

His cautious nature was his default, but it was Alana’s bottom line. 

Alex was puzzled. “So what do you want? Is it really the shares?” 

Rather than the shares, it was more about trust. 

Alana knew it was useless to argue further. She withdrew her wrist and said indifferently, “Yes, it’s just the shares. If you can’t provide me with them, then don’t appear in front of me again.” 

“I’ll consider what you said.” With those words, Alex had already crossed his own bottom line, but he didn’t forget the purpose of his visit. “About that model…” 

“Hold on.” 

Alana interrupted him, somewhat puzzled. “First tell me, how did you suddenly manage to clear the meridians to come here and explain your scandal?” 

During their marriage, she had asked once, shortly after they had just married. 

She still remembered how Alex had responded. 

“Don’t worry about it.”