Chapter 62

Otherwise, Ivy said, Elise might as well skip dinner altogether. Elise couldn't help but laugh. "It was Zara. But because of what happened, Samuel kept dragging his feet on the divorce. He finally agreed. "I'm getting lab funding, a luxury apartment worth over a hundred million dollars, and five percent of Holt Group's shares." Ivy had been ready to scold her, "Is that all he's giving you? After everything, your right hand of all things?" But when she heard about the five percent stake, the words caught in her throat. Five percent of Holt Group's shares—that was enough for anyone to live comfortably for generations without lifting a finger. That wasn't a small sum. And as long as Holt Group stayed standing, the money would never stop coming. Even so, Ivy's heart ached for Elise. She gritted her teeth. "I don't care how much he gives you. That's beside the point. What he did is still what he did." "I know," Elise said gently. "Don't worry. I have a plan. Trust me." Ivy rolled h