Theo''s expression froze. If he had been willing to pay for the shares she held, he wouldn''t have sought her out in the first ce.


    "Jane, don''t push your luck. Don''t forget, Grandpa gave you 10% of the Wilkie Group''s shares because he wanted you to divorce Gabriel. You didn''t lift a finger, so why should you keep those shares?!" he snapped.


    Jane raised an eyebrow, smirking. "Why? You just said it yourself. The 10% shares were mypensation for divorcing Gabriel. So why should I hand them over just because you''re shameless?"


    "You" Theo''s face darkened.


    Pointing a finger at her, he spoke coldly. "Don''t forget, the Wilkies will still provide you a monthly allowance once you go abroad. If you cross me now, don''t expect to see a single penny from us!"


    "Fine, then I won''t take it! And don''t think you can take advantage of me!" she shot back.


    He wanted her shares without offering anything in return-his audacity was unmatched.


    "Fine. Don''t regret it!" Theo stormed out, mming the door so hard the sound reverberated through the house.


    After he left, Wendy cautiously approached. "Ms. Wilkie, you''ve angered both Mr. Pedro and Mr. Theo. What will you do now?"


    Jane nced at her, her expression unreadable. "With them like this, do you think


    I can rely on them in the future?"


    She had finally understood: one could only rely on oneself in this world.


    Wendy hesitated but seemed ready to speak again.


    Jane waved her hand impatiently. "Enough, I don''t want to hear it. If you have time, go pick up Wilhelm from Gabriel''s ce."


    She had heard about Gabriel''s illegal acquisition of Prospectus Technology''s core data. His actions would likely make it impossible for him to evade consequences, and Wilhelm needed to be brought back to her side.


    "Alright, I''ll leave shortly," Wendy replied.


    "Good. I''m heading to the study. Don''t disturb me unless it''s urgent." With that, Jane wheeled herself to the study.


    Wendy sighed, watching her leave. Without another word, she turned to the driver to discuss the logistics of retrieving Wilhelm.


    Once in the study, Jane called her assistant and instructed her to arrange a meeting with Gabriel.


    The assistant was efficient, and Jane was taken to meet him the nnext morning.


    When Jane saw Gabriel again, her face was devoid of emotion.


    "I''m here today to tell you that I''ll be going abroad soon. If Wilhelm stays with you, he''ll only suffer. I''ve


    to take him with me she


    said.


    Gabriel looked haggard, his unshaven face and weary eyes making him appear ten years older.


    After a long pause, he nodded. "Understood. I''ve saved some


    money for him. It should be enough for the two of you to live


    Jane blinked in surprise but quickly scoffed. "Even if you do that, don''t expect my gratitude. And Wilhelm won''t be forced to remember your


    so-called good deeds in the future."


    If it weren''t for Gabriel, she wouldn''t be in this position. The Wilkies'' abandonment


    of her was entirely his fault.


    Gabriel''s voice turned cold. "I don''t need your gratitude. Never mention me to Wilhelm. Act as if I don''t exist."


    "Don''t worry. I won''t. I hope this is thest time we meet," Jane said tly.


    Gabriel looked at her for a long moment before speaking softly. "Please take care of our son."


    Jane gave no reply. She turned and left without another word.