Chapter 231 His Last Resort

That sudden gesture from Gideon silenced the entire office. Yvonne clapped a hand over her mouth in shock. Even Cressida froze. She hadn't expected Gideon to go this far. Down on his knees, Gideon clutched at the hem of Cressida's pants, tears streaming down his face. "Cressida, I'm begging you. I've learned my lesson. Everything before was all my fault. Help me this once, just this once! As long as the Ashworth family survives this crisis, I'll agree to anything you want! I'll give you half the company shares!" he pleaded. Cressida lowered her gaze to the wretched man at her feet, her stomach churning with disgust. "I don't want your shares." She tried to pull her leg back, but Gideon held on tightly. "Cressida, please! I'm begging you!" he cried. Cressida closed her eyes. When she opened them again, even the last trace of emotion had vanished. "Do you want me to make the call?" she asked coolly. Gideon nodded fervently, his eyes bursting with hope. "Fine. Hand over the le