Chapter 22: The Exchange

"I can promise you, but I have a condition." After thinking for a little while, Kate said.

Joseph was confused by Kate's comment; she had yet another condition for him. He had no idea what she could be thinking.

"Go ahead," said Joseph. He was not afraid of anything that she wanted, as long as it wasn't too excessive he would comply.

"It's okay to let Dora take charge of White Groups' business, but I won't give up my shares," demanded Kate. Her father had told her that he would hand over all of his shares and assets in the White Group to her at her mother's last request. He made the promise to her because the success and efforts were all because of Flora.

Kate had no interest in the property ever since Leo lost his legs in the accident on the way to pick her up, but Dora was forcing her. Her grandma was in the intensive care unit at the hospital, so Kate needed a lot of money. She to pave the way for her and her grandma's future.

Joseph wasn't sure if he was angry or impressed at the way Kate was thinking. He took a moment to think.

How crafty this woman is! She would still hold the majority of White Group shares, meaning she would have absolute control. However, Dora would be able to manage the company, but if Kate didn't like something that was happening, Dora would have to listen to Kate.

Seeing that Joseph was quiet and silent, Kate continued, "Dora can buy my shares if she can't accept my condition."

Money, money again! Why does this woman love money so much?

Joseph was becoming angry again but asked Kate to give him a chance; he definitely had enough money to meet her condition.

Kate had her own plan and knew there would be challenges with both the Smith family and the White family.

Dora had longed for the chance to take charge of White family, as well as the White Group. With the support of Joseph, it's would not be hard for her, even though she didn't have any management experience.

Kate knew that she would have to hand over the shares of White Group sooner or later because Joseph would threaten her grandma. She would have no choice at that time but to compromise, but at the moment, she was going to try to get money, even though it would betray her mother's last wish. Kate knew that her mother would understand, and she wouldn't be in the position she was if her mother was still alive.

"$10,000,000," said Kate directly.

It cost her more than $10,000 each day to treat her grandma in ICU. If she were to take a turn for the worse, it would require a lot more so even $10,000,000 wouldn't last long, but it would help.

"No problem!" Joseph replied without any hesitation.

"Do you plan to invest and start a business with the money?" Joseph didn't want to look interested in her life, but his curiosity got him better.

"Money makes the world go around," said Kate with a smirk. She didn't want to tell Joseph her plan. She was afraid that he would find fault with it or do something to sabotage it.

"With only $10,000,000? You really are childish." Joseph sneered.

Kate didn't care about Joseph's opinion of her; she just cared about Grandma. The next time he threatened her with her grandma's health, she wouldn't need to be so scared, she would have her own money to treat her.

When Kate thought about the freedom she would have, she lowered her head and smiled. Joseph saw how happy she was out of the corner of his eye; the smile touched his heart. He realized that she was beautiful, and the smile only made her more attractive. He was so used to her cold, expressionless face, so a smile was rare to see.

Kate noticed that Joseph was looking at her with a funny expression on his face. She assumed he had seen her smile and immediately changed back to her cold appearance then said, "I will hand over the shares after I receive the money."

"You'll get the money tomorrow morning," said Joseph, who also returned to his usual grimness.

"Don't forget that we will get a  divorce after I give birth to a child for you." Kate reminded Joseph of their previous agreement.

Living with Joseph had too many surprises. The sooner she could get out of the mansion and out of his grasp, the better.

"So desperate to leave me? Can't wait to run to Samuel?" Joseph sneered.

Kate didn't answer him. She didn't plan to give him any explanation. She knew Joseph was only being sarcastic; it wasn't because he was concerned.

"We've finished talking; you can leave now," Kate said while turning away from him. She had been standing naked in front of him during the entire conversation. The embarrassment was enough, but then as Joseph was leaving, he said, "Continue getting ready to make a baby tonight!"

His voice monotone as if having sex was a business transaction, but between the two, it was a business transaction.

"You're…" Kate said. She was angry and sad at Joseph's indifferent group.

**

The next morning when Kate woke up, there was $10,000,000 in her bank account, and Dora became the new CEO of White Group.

Daisy called Kate when she heard the news. Before Kate could explain anything, Daisy said, "Kate, it's you who should be the CEO of the White Group, why did that old bitch take the position?"

Kate told Daisy what happened and tried to comfort her, "Daisy, money, and power can fix everything. I don't want to quarrel with Dora about this anymore. Having enough money to cure Grandma is the most important thing to me right now."

"I was afraid that the old bitch would bully you when she got the power. You know that Joseph will support her no matter what she does. You will have nothing to fight back with."

Daisy always thought that her sister was living happily with her husband until she saw how Joseph treated Kate with her own eyes.

"I won't be weak again," replied Kate. She had to make some changes; she was always obedient to Joseph, which didn't gain any respect.

"Anyway, take care of yourself. Keep the White shares well; you can rise from the ashes one day." Daisy was afraid that Kate would forget her shares in the White Group; she needed to remind her not to hand over her shares.

"I know, don't worry." Kate knew Daisy's intention. She changed the topic and asked, "Are you going to continue living at the house?"

"Yeah, I have enough reasons to stay here. The old bitch has no reason to force me out even if she doesn't like me. Furthermore, how would I be able to get the latest news about the Whites for you if I wasn't here?"