Her Divorce, His Downfall (Sophia and Damian) novel Chapter 148

Chapter 148

Jeffrey was caught off guard by the immediate answer.

It seemed Michael would clean up any mess Isabelle made, no matter the cost, leaving Sophia to bear the ultimate price.

She was “murdered” by her own halfsister, and even her father would not seek justice for her.

Michael’s choice laid bare his chilling indifference.

Had he refused to save Isabelle, they would have handed the evidence straight to the police,

They would press charges, letting the law take its course–the outcome they truly wanted.

If Michael had shown any sense of fairness, refusing to shield Isabelle, they would have gladly given him the 40% stake,

After all, Zenith Corporation was built on the efforts of him and Elaine.

But he chose the illegitimate daughter over principle.

With a sympathetic glance at Sophia–still composed, unshaken -Jeffrey motioned for the lawyer in a tailored suit to step forward and present the documents.

Michael took the “Zenith Corporation Share Transfer Agreement” and skimmed its contents.

Every detail was there: parties involved, equity terms, transfer procedures, liabilities, and default clauses. They had come fully prepared.

His eyes grew teary, a bitter ache swelling behind them. The pen trembled in his grip, nearly slipping from his fingers.

Before the ink touched paper, his heart felt hollowed out, carved raw.

Signing would save Isabelle but betray Sophia.

Saving Isabelle meant driving another knife into Sophia’s memory.

She was the daughter he and Elaine had cherished, their precious gem.

How had he let her be destroyed right under his nose?

But not signing?

Could he stand by while the Moore family sent Isabelle to prison?

Isabelle had called him Dad for years.

And now, she was the only daughter he had left.

Michael couldn’t bring himself to be that cruel.

A metallic taste rose in his throat. Closing his eyes, he saw Elaine’s heartbroken gaze and Sophia’s eyes that were full of despair.

Your father is a coward.

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