Chapter 333

"Let's talk about this later, you should go out first, don't let anyone hear." Davina said. Gloria nodded, exiting the kitchen. She obediently went to accompany Harrison, trying to appease his mood. However, Harrison's attitude towards her was not as warm as before, almost indifferent. Giselle watched Gloria acting sweet and attentive, rubbing her forehead as if it gave her a headache. She stood up and said to Harrison, "Dad, you chat with little sister first, and I will join you when you are done." As she said this, she was about to head upstairs, while Gloria was feeling quite pleased with herself. "Peipei, you go up first, I want to chat with your sister." Harrison said to her. Gloria froze, her expression changing, she almost couldn't believe it, "Dad!" Harrison patted her shoulder, "Listen, your sister doesn't come back very often." Gloria was furious, as she looked up, she happened to see Giselle slightly pursing her red lips, looking down on her with a triumphant expression. Her little face alternated between shades of white and green, with Harrison's urge, she finally, albeit reluctantly, rose to her feet, suppressing her voice, she said, "Then, dad and sister chat first." When Gloria went upstairs, she was so upset that she slammed the door shut. "Little sister seems very angry." Giselle intentionally remarked. Harrison heaved a sigh, "Just childlike tantrums, no worries." Giselle just smiled without making a comment. Harrison said, "Liang, Dad knows you don't like living at home, however, I am getting worse daily. I wish I could see you at home besides the company, let's chat as a father and daughter. You should come back home more often when you're free." Giselle instantly declined, "I'm not accustomed to living here." "You'll get used to it if you stay here, you used to live at home," Harrison tried to persuade her. "I really can't get used to it," Giselle said, "I had no choice in the past, but after I started living with Maverick, I got used to that spacious room. This room feels too suffocating." At this point, Giselle continued, "Besides, this was never my room. If I were to stay here, I will only recall how you never cared for me and all the grievances I had to suffer. If you genuinely want me to occasionally stay, give me back my old room." Harrison was puzzled, "Liang, that room has been occupied by Peipei for more than a decade." "And she took away my room for more than a decade." Giselle said, "You should know how much it hurts me." "....." Harrison was left speechless. He regretfully admitted, "Dad was wrong." Giselle continued, "Regardless, I wouldn’t burden you. You decide. I won't come back unless my original room is given back to me." Then, she stood up and said, "I have some stuff upstairs that I need to take away. I’m going to pack them up. Call for me when the dinner is ready." Giselle went upstairs and closed the door. Indeed, there were some valuables in the room. Among them, were a few precious pictures of her and Liang Xingzhu locked in the drawer. Opening the drawer, she took out these photos, wrapped in a plastic seal, still well preserved. In them, Liang Xingzhu was holding the little Giselle, smiling so gently and beautifully... Giselle's features were seven or eight points similar to Liang Xingzhu, but their demeanors differed greatly. Liang Xingzhu was softly elegant, while Giselle was brightly flamboyant. But wasn't Giselle's flamboyant exterior a way of protecting herself? At least, she didn't seem so easy to bully. At dinner, Giselle hardly spoke, but Harrison took good care of her, even helping her with her food, the perfect image of a good father. After dinner, he even escorted Giselle out the door himself. "Giselle," he said, "come back and keep Dad company more often, we missed too many years." Harrison's fatherly love, once something Giselle craved. Unfortunately— It came too late. Giselle couldn't even muster a ripple of emotion. ..... After sending Giselle away, Yan Zhenxiao returned to the living room. Davina and Gloria were both waiting there. Next month is Peipei's birthday, and Davina had talked to her about mentioning to Yan Zhenxiao about the shares, because after all, she is his daughter. They can't have Giselle owning 20% of the shares while Peipei has nothing. It's now just precarious for the two of them to be reserved. Being reserved would make Yan Zhenxiao play dumb. Davina said directly, "Zhenxiao, Peipe’s going to turn 27 next month. You've said before that you treat both your daughters equally, so consider the situation now. Liangliang has Blossom Avenue and holds 20% of Yan's shares. As for Peipei..." Before Davina finished speaking, Yan Zhenxiao interrupted, "Didn't I give Peipei several shops on her birthday last year?" "Yes, indeed, but that can't compare to what Giselle has." "Blossom Avenue is a legacy from Liangliang's mother, and the 20% Yan shares were exchanged as a betrothal gift when she married Rick. I didn't even look after Liangliang from when she was young to when she grew up. Are you trying to compare who is more wronged?" Yan Zhenxiao obviously looked unhappy. Gloria said hastily, "Dad, mom didn't mean that." Then she said to Davina, "It's okay mom. Of course I can't compare to my sister." She said this, but the disappointment in her eyes was clearly visible. Seeing his own daughter upset, Yan Zhenxiao said, "Alright, I know what you and your mother are worried about. This year on your birthday, I'll transfer 10% of Yan’s shares to you." Upon hearing this, Gloria immediately brightened up, "Thank you, father." Yan Zhenxiao sighed and then spoke, "This way, you won't have to worry that if your sister takes over the company in the future, you will be left with nothing. Currently, Yan’s company is performing well, 10% of the shares' dividends in a year will be more than enough for you and your mother to use." Gloria suddenly became excited, "Dad, do you mean...." Harrison said, "I don't want to hide it from you, I indeed intend to hand the company over to your sister. As you can see, Maverick is still holding onto old feelings, and with your sister in the picture, we can have long-term cooperation with the Hyland family. My health is deteriorating day by day, and the sooner I hand over the company to your sister, the quicker she can adapt." "Dad, how could you do this?" Gloria couldn't hold back any longer, "Just because Maverick misses old times with my sister, you're going to hand the company over to her. What about me? Have you forgotten that I specifically went overseas to study an MBA for Yan Corporation?" "Dad knows you’ve put in a lot of effort. Even after your sister takes over the company, you can still work there, and your learning won’t go to waste." "So, you only intend on giving me 10% of the Yan Corporation's shares?" "We have a few more retail spaces and storefronts in our family that your sister definitely won’t be interested in, which can be given to you." But how could these compare to Yan Corporation? That night, Gloria suffered from total insomnia. All in all, Harrison wanted to hand Yan Corporation to Giselle due to his favoritism. Additionally, Harrison, along with the other shareholders of Yan Corporation, believe that with Giselle they could curry favor with the Hyland Group. That night, Gloria's hatred for Giselle was not the only one that had grown. She had also started to despise Maverick. If it hadn’t been for his constant support for Giselle, she wouldn’t have been so miserable. She can't dance ballet, nor inherit Yan Corporation. Maverick loves Giselle, doesn't he? Well, she wants to see just how deep his love is – if Giselle sleeps with someone else, would he still be able to forgive her and help her without any grudges?