Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 629

Chapter 629

Sharon had a rough idea of Xavier’s intention but couldn’t help asking, “Why?”

Outside the car, the light flickered unevenly.

Xavier’s handsome face was cloaked in shadow, his expression unreadable. Only his low, steady voice broke the silence inside

the car.

“This isn’t just about the Malcolm family. The Walton family is involved as well. Johanna is Jamie Walton’s sister, and Jamie is one of Victoria’s many admirers.

“Lex managed to become head of the Malcolm family because of his own strength. But Jamie…”

Xavier’s voice faltered slightly, as if choosing his words carefully.

Sharon didn’t know much about Jamie. “What about him? Is he not capable enough?”

Xavier shook his head. “The Walton family situation is complicated. It’s not about ability. Sharon, you have to understand-the Malcolm family has strict rules. Illegitimate children have no inheritance rights.”

For the first time, Xavier explained the Malcolm family’s affairs in detail.

“You’ve met Uriah; you know he’s a doctor and a man of integrity. He forbids his children from keeping mistresses or having illegitimate children. Uriah set clear rules early on-no matter what, illegitimate children have no claim to inheritance.

“Worse, anyone who dares keep a mistress or have illegitimate offspring will lose their inheritance rights. The Malcolm family is large and prosperous; no one with sense would risk their inheritance for some outside affair.

“By the time Uriah’s children came of age, there were almost no illegitimate children. With no mistresses or bastards, the Malcolm family stays largely free of scandals. Although the headship is still contested, it’s among brothers. With Uriah alive,

even if some tricks are used, it stays within acceptable limits.

“But things are different in the Walton family.”

Sharon recalled gossip she’d heard from Abby about the Walton family.

She whispered, “Jamie is an illegitimate son, right?”

Xavier nodded. “Jamie was a marginal figure in the Walton family and initially had no desire to claim the family business. But after meeting Victoria, he developed ambitions to match her.

“Unlike the Malcolm family, the Walton family has many illegitimate children, and their fight for power is brutal. They don’t just compete; they kill each other, even shedding blood.

“Now, with Jamie’s sister and Victoria both in that car, I worry Jamie might turn against you. I can’t guarantee your safety if it’s just me alone.”

Lex and Jamie both emerged from a bloody battlefield. Jamie was especially ruthless in pursuing his goals.

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Xavier didn’t want to involve Carter for personal reasons. But he cared more about Sharon’s safety than his own pride.

Sharon quickly grasped Xavier’s meaning.

Though Carter was unscrupulous, and the Biggs Group couldn’t match the scale of the Malcolm or Walton empires on the international market, here in Zachemaine and Amstern City, Lex and Jamie couldn’t act unchecked.

With Carter holding some sway, they wouldn’t dare act recklessly.

The Cooper family was powerful too, but Xavier had only just returned to Zachemaine and couldn’t match Carter’s influence.

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Though Carter, Lex, and Jamie posed no real threat to the Cooper family, Xavier’s personal power alone was limited.

Having Carter on Sharon’s side would significantly increase her safety.

When Xavier revealed the video to Carter, making the truth clear, he felt a pang of guilt toward Sharon.

But, ultimately, Xavier knew that was the right move to make. As long as Sharon’s interests didn’t conflict with Kelly’s, Carter, feeling indebted, would be motivated to help Sharon.

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