Chapter 242

Haley shook her head gently. "I'm worried that my dad and my stepmother might have their eyes on this money, so I want to get it sooner rather than later, just to avoid any potential trouble."

Just the thought of Zoe going to such lengths to obtain this inheritance, even resorting to getting engaged to a stranger, sent shivers down her spine.

Mr. Cruz, the family lawyer, had also heard about the Carter family's affairs and could not help but express his indignation. "They are simply heartless. They owe everything they have to Yvonne, and instead of treating you well, they're constantly scheming against you."

Haley quietly organized the documents and smiled at Mr. Cruz. "Mr. Cruz, it's all in the past. I won't let anyone manipulate me again."

After sorting out the documents, she suddenly remembered something and asked, "Mr. Cruz, I remember my mom's will included a 15% stake in JY Group. Why isn't it in the documents?"

Mr. Cruz was taken aback. "Wasn't the shares already transferr