Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 433

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Georgia's pupils constricted instantly. "Five percent of the shares?"

Gilbert, oblivious to her expression, continued matter-of-factly, "Yes. While five percent of White Corporation can't compare to five percent of Stone Group, it's still a token of our affection. After all, he's our first grandson." Truth be told, he had wanted to gift Lucian five percent of the shares as a birthday present when the boy turned one.

But Georgia had stopped him back then.

Her reasoning was to wait until White Corporation was in better shape. Giving away five percent now might weaken Gilbert's control over the company.

But now, White Corporation has stabilized.

Though still recovering from heavy losses.

The worst was over. So Gilbert still wanted to give little Lucian those shares. He adored that clever boy. Besides, as his first grandson, it was only fitting.

Georgia frowned. "But you gave Kiara seven percent, and only five to Lucian. I'm afraid she might read too much into it."

Gilbert paused, and then his expression darkened. "If Kiara takes issue with that, then she's no better than Jane. I trust she wouldn't think that way." After all, these were his shares to give, and many already found it surprising that he'd given Kiara seven percent.

Typically, shares went to one's children or grandchildren.

It was rare to bestow them upon a niece.

If Kiara made a fuss over this, it would reveal her true character.

Georgia's face stiffened slightly.

She didn't want her husband to think poorly of Kiara, so after a brief silence, she said, "But this is too much. I'm concerned it might affect you..."

Gilbert cut her off with a wave of his hand. "Nonsense. If I'm suggesting this, it means the company won't miss those five percent. Besides, Old Mr. Stone already gave little Lucian five percent of Stone Group. How can we not show our appreciation?"

Georgia desperately wanted to point out that Old Mr. Stone was the paternal grandfather, while they were the maternal grandparents.

But seeing the look on her husband's face, the words died on her lips.

After a long silence, Georgia had no choice but to accept the situation. She thought to herself that Lucian's birthday was still about two months away—for now, she would agree. She could always figure something out later.

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Georgia wasn’t idle. Once she decided that the White family business absolutely had to be inherited by Kiara, then Kiara *had* to inherit it.

Over the years, with Gilbert’s indulgence, Georgia had developed a stubborn streak—once she made up her mind, there was no changing it. If she wanted something done, she would see it through, no matter what.

So, after some thought, the first thing she needed to do was talk to Kiara about it.

She had to get Kiara on board. Otherwise, without an ally, it would be difficult to help her.

As luck would have it, Kiara returned home that very weekend.

The moment Georgia saw her, her face lit up with joy. Beaming, she waved her over. "Kiara, you’re finally back!" she said, her eyes scanning Kiara up and down with motherly concern as if checking whether she had lost weight.

Kiara was long accustomed to Georgia’s warmth, so she simply smiled and said, "Yes, I missed you and Uncle, so I came back."