Chapter 28

As I took the share certificate from Sam with trembling hands, I said, "Mr. Lindberg, these are things left by my father, you…" He smiled with a look of relief. "These are what he left for you. He knew how deeply you cared for Valerie, but he had already seen how ruthless she could be. He might have anticipated this day. "On the night Page Group went bankrupt, I met him, and he told me that if you ever looked for me, I should help you. I didn't expect that just a few days later, he…" At the mention of my father, Sam's face turned sorrowful. "Thank you, Mr. Lindberg. You're probably the only one who remembers my father now. I heard that your company was also suppressed by Valerie. You retired a year ago and sold your company shares, which Cecilia used to open a clothing chain store." I had only learned this recently, which was why I reached out to Sam. Everything was related to me; I had dragged them into this mess. He smiled. "Yes, it was tough, and I couldn't manage it anymore.