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Chapter 176:
In the morning, the shrill sound of Amelia’s phone snapped her out of sleep. One glance at the caller ID made her shoot upright. “Dalia p>
Catching up with the latest entertainment stories was never Dalia’s habit, so she had only stumbled across the news yesterday evening. Headlines blared the shocking story. Sleep became impossible for her, and she spent the whole night tossing before finally calling Amelia at sunrise. “Tell me the truth, Amelia. Did you really marry Wyatt?” she asked.
The news had spread like wildfire, yet Dalia still struggled to accept it. Before, Amelia had spoken about breaking things off with Jaxton, but never once mentioned tying the knot with Wyatt. The revelation left Dalia shocked.
Amelia knew Dalia genuinely cared about her, so she took her time to explain everything that had happened. Gradually, as Amelia talked her through the details, Dalia’s nerves began to settle. When she learned that Michelle was in the loop, her worries eased even more.
“If you’re already Mrs. Stewart, Amelia, then, according to the agreement, you ought to get that sixty percent of the shares. With the Stewart Group backing you, even Ricky can’t do anything about this p>
Dalia’s earlier fears had centered on Amelia being treated poorly by Wyatt’s family. Now, thinking it through, she saw how the marriage might actually benefit Amelia.
Amelia rested her head against the bed, taking in every word before she finally answered, “Dalia, I’m not ready to take control of those sixty percent shares just yet p>
“Why?” Dalia’s voice rose over the phone when she heard that. “Are you worried Ricky won’t give up control of the company? Or is it that Mr. Stewart won’t take your side? Maybe you’re still worried about the Flynn family? You p>
Without letting Dalia’s worries run wild, Amelia quickly interjected, “You don’t need to worry, Dalia. I just don’t feel ready to run a company yet. My mother poured her soul into building the Flynn Group, and while those sixty percent shares will be mine one day, the whole company will eventually fall on my shoulders. Right now, though, I know I’m not equipped to manage it. Besides, if I made a move for the shares, my father”
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻
“…would be on guard around me.” Years in the business world had taught Dalia the value of patience, and she recognized the wisdom in Amelia’s words. There was pride in her voice, mixed with a gentle ache. “If your mother could see you now, she’d be bursting with pride. The little girl who used to sulk easily has turned into a rational and independent woman p>
Bringing up her mother reminded Amelia how much she still needed to grow and reclaim what was rightfully hers. “I’ll have to rely on you to keep an eye on things at the Flynn Group a while longer, Dalia,” Amelia said.
“You have my word, and I’ll keep waiting for the day you take over the company.” With that, Dalia ended the call, her smile lingering as she put down her phone.
Unexpectedly, Amelia soon found herself getting Ricky’s call, even though she had stayed away from any talks about the shares. The entire Flynn Group owed its legacy to electronic technology, a fact that formed the backbone of the company. After Katrina was gone, the company’s progress came to a grinding halt. Innovation dried up, and it was obvious the Flynn Group was beginning to slip. Given the circumstances, Amelia often questioned whether her father had any business sense at all.
“Since the Stewart Group is selling those chips, why not let the Flynn Group have them? You are married to Wyatt, after all. He will agree to your request. The company could take a big leap forward if I got my hands on those,” Ricky said.