Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 196: Give It Back

Chapter 196: Give It Back

Ella let out a soft laugh. "Now, Old Mr. Carter, don’t get upset. After all, I was raised by a murderer, so it’s only natural that I lack proper upbringing. Unlike you, Old Mr. Carter, who always carries himself with the dignity of a prestigious family! Not only did you build your fortune on the backs of women, but you also switched your legitimate son’s identity with that of your mistress’s son! No matter how many lifetimes I live, I could never stoop that low!"

Ella had no intention of hiding her thoughts. If she were polite and respectful to this hypocritical grandfather, he’d just see her as an easy target.

No matter how nice she was to this man, it wouldn’t change the horrible things he’d done to Grandma Carter! Nor would it stop him from trying to take her shares!

If he felt any guilt or regret toward Grandma Carter, he would have never allowed Leah and her lot to get close!

"You... you ungrateful girl! You have no sense of shame!"

"That phrase would be better applied to you, Old Mr. Carter! Doing such despicable things, I doubt you even know what shame means!" Ella retorted fearlessly, her voice sharp.

Sean’s face flushed with alternating shades of red and white. In this matter, he knew he was in the wrong.

But how did this little girl Ella find out about this secret? Hardly anyone knew about it!

"Don’t you dare talk nonsense! Your two uncles are Grandma Carter’s biological sons! If you keep spreading lies, I’ll take you to court!"

Ella blinked innocently at the trembling Sean, feeling a wave of satisfaction wash over her.

"Well then, I’ll be waiting for your summons, Old Mr. Carter!"

"You... you really are a wild child raised by a murderer, with no respect for your elders!"

Sean was so enraged that the veins on his forehead bulged, while Eric, not far away, couldn’t help but curl his lips in a faint smile. Did this old man really think he could bully his girl? He should know better!

Leah noticed the gentle look Eric gave Ella and couldn’t help but twitch her lips. She had said so many flattering words, but he probably hadn’t paid them any mind.

At this moment, Ella’s smile was full of mockery. "That’s right, so you expect me to respect my elders? Besides, the murderer killed your daughter, yet you seem completely indifferent. And then you call me a wild child... Oh, how could I forget that my mom already severed ties with you. My apologies, I must be getting forgetful!"

Sean’s eyes blazed with fury, but after hearing Ella’s words, he took a deep breath.

Even though he never had much affection for Ava, Isabella was still his daughter.

He had only felt a fleeting sadness but no deep sorrow.

After all, he had never shown much care for Isabella. Even when she was at home, he could barely be bothered to say a few words to her.

In their entire father-daughter relationship, they had probably exchanged fewer than ten sentences.

"If Old Mr. Carter has nothing else to say, I’ll be on my way!" Ella said with growing disgust as she saw the lack of sorrow in Sean’s eyes.

A father is supposed to be protective, and Isabella was his biological daughter. Yet, hearing about her death seemed like nothing more than trivial news to him. Her disgust only deepened.

Thinking of Leah’s conniving ways, she couldn’t help but see the resemblance to Sean. Indeed, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!

Grandma Carter was right to sever Isabella’s ties with the Carter Group. It was for her and mom’s good!

Otherwise, growing up in the Carter Group, she might have turned out just like them!

A flicker of disgust also crossed Sean’s eyes. He had never loved Ava, and in those last few years, he had grown to loathe her! After all, she had handed over the Carter Group shares to an "outsider"!

"Hand over the shares Grandma Carter left you," Sean demanded. "You’re just a little girl, there’s no way you can manage all of that. And don’t think that owning shares in Carter Group means you’ll live in luxury forever. Girls like you, who only know how to eat, drink, and play, can’t possibly handle the responsibilities of being CEO of Carter Group."

Sean was nearing retirement, holding only 20% of the shares. Once he passed, those shares would be split between his two sons, making Ella the largest shareholder in Carter Group.

"That’s not something you need to worry about, Old Mr. Carter," Ella responded with a cold sneer. "Grandma Carter left me her shares, and I’ll protect them, not hand them over to a pack of ungrateful wolves like you!"

She turned and walked down the corridor, leaving Sean fuming, his cane thumping on the floor in anger. "You ungrateful brat! One day, you’ll come crawling back to return what rightfully belongs to us! Those shares belong to Carter Group!"

What a shameless old man!

Ella turned back, reluctant to argue with an elder, but his audacity pushed her buttons.

"Carter Group’s shares? Do you think I’m an idiot? I know exactly how Carter Group was built. It was Grandma Carter who secured the investments and painstakingly established the company! Your face isn’t just old and thick-skinned, it reeks of arrogance! And you dare claim those shares as Carter Group’s property?"

Sean’s expression darkened as he glared at Ella with a violent fury. "Without Carter Group’s backing, she wouldn’t have succeeded!"

Ella chuckled, her anger bubbling over. "That’s rich! Grandma Carter has been gone for years, and hasn’t the company’s performance been declining year after year? Or... did my sources get that wrong?"

Sean’s fury intensified. "You impudent girl..."

"I have no interest in talking to someone who refuses to see reason!" Ella turned her back on him, her expression as cold as ice. Sean’s chest heaved with rage.

Leah saw her chance to step in, exclaiming as she rushed to Sean’s side. Even the way she ran was seductive, her curvaceous hips swaying with every step, catching Ella’s eye despite herself.

Today, Leah had deliberately worn a tight, short red skirt that accentuated her figure perfectly. Unfortunately for her, Eric’s attention was fixed solely on Ella.

"Grandpa, don’t be upset! Ella... she’s still young, and her words may not be well thought out. Don’t take it to heart!" Leah hurried to Sean’s side, patting his back to calm him down.

Sean’s face softened slightly as he cast a cold glance at Ella’s retreating figure, then turned to Leah. "Ah, my granddaughter... so sensible and obedient. It’s true, those raised by others are nothing but ungrateful wolves!"

Ella nearly choked in frustration at hearing this.

Who’s the ungrateful one here? Has this old man lived so long that he can’t tell right from wrong anymore?

Eric had intended to ignore Sean, but hearing this, he narrowed his mesmerizing eyes and turned back to Sean with a chilling stare.

"Old Mr. Carter, maybe all those whispers in your ear have muddled your brain, which would explain why Carter Group’s performance keeps declining."

Ella couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Eric’s words were brutal!

A stroke of the brain—haha, looking at Sean, it actually makes sense!

"You insolent boy! Where did you come from? Another wild child with no manners!" Sean roared, pointing at Eric, though deep down he knew exactly who Eric was. He just pretended not to, trying to maintain an air of superiority.