Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 522

Chapter 522

Chapter 522

Everything unfolding before Cole’s eyes felt utterly absurd.

If it weren’t for the fact that the two men speaking were his own grandfather and Kenneth-both people he knew well-Cole might have suspected that Sharon had hired actors to put on a show.

But when he heard the astonishing offer from Kenneth, even Uriah lost his composure.

“Sharon,” he said sternly, “you may choose freely from any of the unmarried men in the Malcolm family. If you’re willing to marry into our household, I’ll give you ten percent of Malcolm Group’s shares!”

Though the Malcolm family’s wealth and influence were vast, its shares were widely dispersed among many relatives. Even Uriah himself held no more than fifteen percent.

Both Cole and Damien’s faces darkened.

“Grandpa!” Cole protested sharply. “How can you give such a critical portion of the company to an outsider?”

At that moment, Cole truly believed his grandfather had lost his mind.

Uriah cast him a sidelong glance and replied coolly, “If she marries into the Malcolm family, she’s no longer an outsider.”

Cole let out a disbelieving laugh.

“I may not be the most outstanding in the family, but you want me to marry this uneducated bumpkin from the countryside? Grandpa, are you senile?”

Uriah’s expression turned fierce. “Watch your tongue! Who taught you to be so disrespectful?”

“But it’s true, she-”

Before he could finish, Sharon cut him off.

“Cole, I’m from Amstern City, this city, not some backwater village. I graduated from Bell University Conservatory of Music in Marcentine, a world-renowned institution.”

She looked at him without flinching, her gaze sharp and cold.

“From what I know, the university you attended doesn’t even come close to matching Bell University’s caliber. So tell me, where does someone whose own academic record pales in comparison find the confidence to call others uneducated?”

Despite the gravity of the situation and Uriah’s presence, Sharon remained composed. She didn’t back down or try to smooth things over.

“I expect an apology for your inappropriate remarks,” she added.

Bell University?

Cole blinked in surprise, staring at her in disbelief.

Wasn’t she supposed to have done poorly in school? Hadn’t she barely scraped her way into a third-rate university using the Kalen family’s money?

Sharon could read his thoughts as easily as if he’d spoken them aloud. A faint, contemptuous smile curled at the corners of her lips.

Arrogance and prejudice-those were the mountains people built in their hearts.

She had never claimed to be a poor student. Who, exactly, had started the rumor that her grades were bad and she’d only gotten

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into university by paying her way?

Cole frowned and looked toward his grandfather.

Uriah’s tone grew even more forceful. “Sharon is right. Apologize to her. Now.”

Cole was baffled by his grandfather’s behavior.

“Grandpa, I’m your grandson. Why are you taking an outsider’s side? Don’t tell me she’s really put some kind of spell on you?”

Uriah sneered. “Don’t go around telling people you’re my grandson. With a brain like yours, I’m embarrassed to admit we’re

related.”

Cole fell speechless.

Damien seemed about to speak, but Uriah shot him a warning glance.

“Damien, meddling in other people’s business without knowing the full story is never wise.”

Damien immediately fell silent.

With a flick of his hand, Uriah said, “Cole, apologize to Sharon immediately. Otherwise, don’t call me your grandfather again.”

His voice rang with finality.

Cole’s expression twisted, but he dared not argue further. He lowered his head and muttered an apology.

“Sharon… I’m sorry.”

Sharon’s face remained impassive. She didn’t respond, nor did she show the slightest intention of accepting the apology.

Her cold silence was a deliberate humiliation.

With Uriah still present, Cole couldn’t lash out. He had no choice but to bow his head again and apologize more sincerely.

“I misunderstood you, Sharon. I’m truly sorry.”

Cole felt utterly humiliated. He was the one who had been injured, yet in the end, he had to apologize to her?

It was completely unfair.

Before Sharon could respond, Richard let out a soft laugh and smoothly stepped in to ease the tension.

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