Rising From Betrayal Reborn As The Family Outcast (Alicia Delaney) novel Chapter 289

289.Chapter 289

Austin shot a wary look at Mavis and Nicole.

“What do you mean?” he asked.

Mavis grinned. “Your dad already gave me the deed to this house. From now on, this place is mine, so you guys are the ones who need to get out.”

After Leo signed the property transfer agreement, he also gave a lawyer power of attorney to handle everything for him.

Julian made sure everything was taken care of for Mavis and Nicole.

The house and other fixed assets ended up under Mavis’s name.

The shares and most of the remaining assets were switched over to Nicole.

That’s the real reason they finally let Leo walk free.

Austin turned to Leo Hammond. “Dad, is what she said true?”

Leo’s face was grim. “Yes, it’s true.”

Austin and Caleb gaped at him, totally shocked. “Dad, even now, you’re still favoring them?”

Kevin frowned. “Dad, did they force you into this?”

Before Leo could respond, Mavis jumped in, “What nonsense! Your dad handed everything over to me of his own free will.

“Oh, and I almost forgot to mention.

“From now on, the Hammond Group is under new management. Nicole is the new chairwoman.”

Nicole stepped forward, flashing Kevin a smile. “Kevin, guess I’ll be relying on you at the Hammond Group from now on.”

The brothers’ faces darkened. “What gives you the right to be the new chairwoman?”

They realized right away-Mavis had kept their dad under lock and key just to seize the Hammond family’s fortune.

They couldn’t help but feel grateful all over again that their mom had left them that safety net before she passed away.

If it weren’t for that, their dad would’ve lost everything in his old age.

But for now, they just pretended they had no idea about that safety net.

For now, they’d just go along with Mavis and Nicole’s little show, planning to use them as bait to finally lure out Julian, the real mastermind behind all this.

Even though they were burning with frustration and wanted nothing more than to toss Mavis and Nicole out on the spot, they had to swallow their anger for now and put up with it.

Nicole took obvious pleasure in watching their faces change. “Of course, Leo’s the one who gave me the authority.”

The brothers were about to protest, but Leo cut them off with a raised hand, “That’s enough. I can give my assets towhoever I want.

“If you want something, go earn it yourselves.”

The brothers were stunned, staring at him in disbelief. “Dad!”

But Leo didn’t even spare them a glance. “Just go. Find somewhere else to live, and come back in a few days to pick up your things.”

With that, he didn’t bother with them anymore and went straight upstairs to his bedroom.

The brothers were left standing there, still in shock, unable to believe what had just happened.

So she made sure to go to the Hammond Group as well.

Leo had already called a meeting of the shareholders and top executives.

When he walked in, looking much older than before, and brought Mavis and Nicole with him, everyone in the room couldn’t help but notice.

The shareholders and executives all wore different expressions.

One of the major shareholders frowned, clearly displeased. “Leo, this isn’t your house. Why did you bring them here?”

Nicole, suited up and looking all business, stepped forward. “From today on, Leo’s stepping down and handing the Hammond Group to me.

“That’s why we’re here.”

Everyone in the room was stunned, and they all turned to Leo. “Is what she said true?”

Leo gave a little laugh. “Yeah, she wants to take the top spot at the Hammond Group.”

Nicole said, “It’s not about wanting the job-I’ve already got the authority to take the chair.”

Nicole slid into an empty seat. “My dad has already transferred all his shares to me.”

She pulled a few documents from her bag. “And here are the agreements from several other shareholders who’ve entrusted me to manage their shares for them.”

She swept her gaze around the room. “So, I’m now the biggest shareholder at the Hammond Group. Pretty sure that means I’m qualified to be chairwoman, right?”

Everyone in the room exchanged glances, totally stunned. They never would’ve guessed Leo just gave all his shares to Nicole.

Didn’t they already do a paternity test that showed she wasn’t even his illegitimate daughter?