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Chapter 415:
Amelia had braced herself for Paulina’s anger, yet the woman’s face remained composed.
She couldn’t be sure, but she thought she caught the faintest trace of satisfaction flicker in Paulina’s eyes.
After a brief pause, Paulina spoke with measured hesitation. “You’re my son. If you’re set on being with Carlee, I’ll accept it. But you’ll have to agree to one condition p>
Sanford, still reeling from her unexpected approval, answered without a second thought, “Name it. I’ll agree to anything p>
The quick reply drew a glint of calculation to Paulina’s gaze. “You said it yourself p>
Before Sanford could respond, Paulina continued, “I want you to shut down Souls and join me at the company p>
“Well…” Sanford’s voice faltered, and reluctance shadowed his expression.
A𝖽𝗱𝗶𝘤tіv𝘦 𝘯o𝘷𝖾l𝗌 о𝗻 ѕ.𝖼𝗈𝗆
When Paulina saw his hesitation, her lips curved in a mocking smile. “What’s wrong? Already changing your mind? You promised me you’d agree to anything. And don’t say I’m being unreasonable — I’m giving you two choices. Either bring me a capable daughter-in-law to help run the company, or take on the responsibility yourself p>
Eventually, Sanford gave in and said he would join the company.
The moment Sanford agreed, Paulina reached for Carlee’s hand and slipped a bracelet of exquisite jade onto her wrist.
“You two should enjoy being together. I can’t wait for the day I’m called a grandmother p>
Paulina’s comment left Carlee stunned.
Paulina had just said earlier that she didn’t want her to be her daughter-in-law. So how had the conversation leapt straight to having grandchildren?
Amelia, seated beside Carlee, couldn’t hide her amusement. It was clear to her now that Paulina had orchestrated everything.
That earlier talk about finding a daughter-in-law to help manage the company was nothing more than a front. In Paulina’s mind, a dependable son was far more trustworthy than any daughter-in-law.
In fact, Amelia suspected that Paulina had been quietly preparing for this moment for a long time.
The Larson family’s fortune wasn’t at the same level as the Chapmans’, yet Carlee was no stranger to valuable things.
When she realized the bracelet on her wrist looked like something that could only be won at an auction, she quickly tried to remove it. Paulina, however, tightened her hold on Carlee’s hand to stop her. “This is my gift to my future daughter-in-law. You’re not allowed to turn it down p>
That title — future daughter-in-law — left Carlee little room to refuse. Still, Paulina’s earlier words lingered in her mind. “Mrs. Chapman, this bracelet is far too valuable. I don’t think I can accept it p>
“Don’t be so formal. Call me Paulina p>