Loving DAD 1117

Julliard maintained his usual composure and smiled. 

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“I heard from Sharon that she doesn’t need me to raise funds anymore. I happened to be nearby, so I stopped in to check on things.” 

Carter didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he turned to Sharon, his expression unreadable as he asked about her plans. After listening to her explanation, he was silent for a few seconds before nodding. 

“If you’ve decided to sell your original shares, that’s your choice. But I still suggest you prepare a contingency plan.” 

Julliard’s brows lifted in surprise. He hadn’t expected Carter to agree with Sharon’s decision. 

He’d assumed Carter would share his own view–that selling the shares was reckless and should be stopped. After all, if she accepted their help, she’d owe them a favor–a bond that could open more doors between them in the future. 1 

Sharon’s soft voice broke through his thoughts. “A contingency plan?” 

Carter nodded. “We’ll still need to get the funds ready on our end. If, on the last day, something goes wrong during your sale, it’ll be nearly impossible to raise that kind of money in time. 

“If you sell your original shares to the Kalen family, that’s one thing. But if the buyer is not from the Kalen family, do you think they’ll just sit back and watch their prize slip into someone else’s hands? 

You’re desperate for funds right now. They could easily delay the transaction a few days, and that alone would be enough to ruin your chances. 

“So, keep a fallback option.” 1 

Sharon immediately understood what he meant. 

After all, five years of marriage had built a certain unspoken understanding between them. 

She nodded. “You’re right. I overlooked that.” 

“You’ve only just started handling major business affairs. The fact that you’ve thought this far already is impressive. If there’s nothing else, I’ll let you get back to work.” 

Sharon rose from her seat. “I’ll walk you out.” 

Carter didn’t refuse. His eyes drifted briefly toward Thomas, but he said nothing. 

Julliard then added, “I’ll leave with Carter.” 

At the doorway, Sharon thanked them both again. Watching them go, she couldn’t help feeling a wave of humility–there was still so much she had to learn. Only now did she truly grasp why Carter had always been so busy. Beyond daily management, there were endless layers of strategy, politics, and maneuvering involved. 

After they left the Kalen Group building, Julliard finally spoke. 

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“Carter, you know full well that the value of her original shares far exceeds that twenty percent of Silverstone Group. Why didn’t you stop her from selling them? Sure, she still needs to raise over ten billion, but with our influence in Zachemaine, we could make it happen.” 

Carter replied, “We were married for five years. I know her temperament. She’s the kind of person who hates owing anyone. No matter how small the favor, she’ll go to great lengths to repay it double. 

“Rather than let that guilt weigh her down, I’d rather she have the freedom to make her own choices. We can help her once, twice, even three or four times–but not for a lifetime. There will always be unexpected situations where we can’t be there in time. 1 

“It’s better to teach someone how to fish than to keep giving them fish. The stronger and more capable she becomes, the less I’ll have to worry about her getting hurt again.” 2 

He paused, then turned his head slightly, his gaze meeting Julliard’s. 

“Sharon isn’t unaware of the difference in value between her original shares and Silverstone Group’s stake. But right now, she needs capital–she needs a foundation to take her first step. After that will come the second, then the third. 

“Maybe she’ll see the opportunity clearly, make the right choice, and profit from it… 

“Or maybe she’ll take the wrong step… and lose everything.”