I Ctrl+Alt+Deleted My Ex and Ctrl+C'd His Uncle novel Chapter 17

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**Chapter 17**

“Sophie, have you lost your mind?” Liam’s voice was a mix of disbelief and frustration, the words tumbling out like a storm.

“I’m completely in control,” she replied, her tone unnervingly composed, as if she were discussing the weather rather than the future of their relationship. “Yes, you were the one who took the initiative to register Liora for me. But let’s not forget—every single design that has graced the runway over the years has been crafted by my own hands.”

Liam’s brow furrowed, and he took a step closer, desperation creeping into his voice. “I remember you telling me how you were bullied in the Mo family. It broke my heart to hear that. That’s why I made sure you received every penny Liora ever earned. You know better than anyone just how substantial that amount is.”

Sophie met Liam’s gaze with unwavering intensity, her resolve solidifying like steel. “What I want is ten billion and full rights to Liora. You can keep the rest. I won’t ask for more than what I deserve.”

Liora had garnered a plethora of accolades at the prestigious Starlight Cup. Each victory was accompanied by a staggering two billion in prize money, not to mention lucrative brand endorsements and commissions. The sum she was asking for was merely a fraction of what she could have claimed, but it was enough to secure her family’s future.

If it weren’t for the dire circumstances surrounding her family, she would never have broached such a topic.

“Liam, are you truly severing our ties?” His eyes glistened with an emotional sheen, a theatrical display of heartbreak that seemed almost rehearsed. “You understand my position in the Mo Group, right? I’m in contention for the general manager role. If you pull Liora away now, are you really trying to ruin me?”

“Liam, Liora was mine from the start. I’m merely reclaiming what is rightfully mine. What’s so wrong in that?” Sophie’s voice was steady, yet the weight of her words hung heavily between them.