Chapter 40
Agatha was furious, shouting, “You’re so shameless! Find it for me, the signet ring must be on her!“}
I sneered, saying, “You finally stopped pretending. I feel sick every time I see you smile at me.“>
Agatha scowled as she continued, “If you were as obedient as your brother, maybe I’d let you be my servant. But you’re too wild. I can’t control you, so I’ll send you to South Africa to learn discipline.”
“You dare!” I shot back.
“When I get the signet ring, the Woodward Family will be mine. What do I have to fear?”
“Ma’am, I found it!”
One of the bodyguards handed Agatha my half of the signet ring. Agatha’s eyes lit up with excitement. She put the ring around her neck with mine. “Finally, the Woodward Corporation is mine! The power, the wealth, all of it!“}
I scoffed, responding, “You’ve just got a token. It’s too early to celebrate.“}]
“The Woodward Family’s signet ring can give me control of 8,000 branches across America. With this, I’ll be in charge of the Woodward Corporation!”
“You think you’re worthy?“>
“You’re still stubborn, even when you’re about to die! Take her and Thomas to South Africa!“}
checked the time. It was time. Sure enough, a group of men in black rushed into the estate and surrounded us. They easily took down the bodyguards holding me and my brother and protected us behind them.
Agatha had never seen anything like it. She quickly hid behind the remaining bodyguards.
“Who are you?” she demanded.
“We’re the guards of the Woodward Company,” one of the men answered.
Agatha, relieved, took out the combined signet ring.
“I have the Woodward Family’s signet ring! I’m your new leader now!”
“Now, listen to my orders. Arrest Elizabeth and Thomas!” she commanded.}
However, the men in black didn’t move.}
Agatha panicked. “Are you all blind? This is the real Woodward Family’s signet ring!”
One of the men handed me an envelope. “Miss, we have what you asked for.”
I took the envelope and handed it to Richard.}
“Dad, take a look,” I said.
Richard opened it hesitantly and Agatha quickly moved over. When Richard saw the contents, both he and Agatha were shocked.
Stepmother Dareds
