Chapter 379

It seemed like I couldn't afford to be too nice. Some people just didn't know how to be happy with what they got. My remark had completely offended Grandma. Her expression darkened as she felt her pride take a hit. "What do you mean by 'beggar'? Your father's shares alone account for at least 15%. Throw in Chris' shares as well. They're all yours," she said. Chris immediately stood up and walked forward. He had been planning on pleading his case with Grandma after I left. He never expected her to offer his shares so casually. He was already frustrated before this, and now, he muttered sadly, "Grandma, how could you sell my shares without asking me?" "Ask you about what?" Grandma shot back. When did Chris have any say in the Joplin family? Grandma waved him off in frustration. "Get lost." "Grandma?" Chris looked at Grandma in disbelief. He had come to submit to her, not to be humiliated. He didn't understand why he had to be an easy target when I could afford to be so stubborn.