CHAPTER 47: WAITING ON A DEAD MAN

~ DAVID HARGROVE ~

I left Maria’s home, but I wasn’t happy about it. She’d been upset about what she must do. I didn’t care about that, because she’d given me the conditions she would have to have before she’d accept my plans.

Now, my people organized my case to break the contract with Sabrina. I’m so close to getting rid of her. I’m annoyed with how the government officials are dragging their heels, processing the documentation. I'll present the changes to the board and investors. No one will expect me to step into full ownership of the family’s financial empire. I don’t mean taking over and running it. I mean, taking it over and forcing them all out.

This marriage contract is the last of its kind. We will not endure this again. I’m taking over and I don’t care who gets hurt. Only Maria and Jake grasp this. I’ve discussed this with Jake and made him aware of it. But Maria appears to understand with no explanation. This is what I admire abo