Chapter 45 You Work for Ansel

The stock transfer for Thrivance Corporation moved at lightning speed. The next morning, as soon as Gardenia arrived at the office, she was assigned to oversee the process. Throughout it all, Frank's wife, Linda Riddle, and his daughter remained silent. With their heads bowed, they signed the documents without so much as a word to Gardenia. Even without a word, she could see the fear flickering in Linda's eyes. She just wanted it all to be over, so much so that she didn't even bother reading the transfer agreement. She signed without hesitation wherever Leager Group's lawyer pointed. "All right, Ms. Riddle. Once Leager Group files the contract, the funds will be transferred to your account." Linda gave only a curt acknowledgement, then took her daughter by the hand and headed for the exit. Gardenia watched their hurried retreat. Suddenly, she called out to the Leager Group lawyer, Robert Coffey, just as he was about to pack up the contract. "Wait, Mr. Coffey." "Yes?" "Since Tea