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Chapter 496

Chapter 496

Edith's words seemed to tighten the grip of Herbert holding her hand, his palm burning against her wrist with an intensity that was almost unbearable. Already dressed in his suit, the grey stripes lent Herbert an air of solidity and formality, a stark contrast to the passion they shared in bed. With an earnest tone, he explained, "Edith, taking the morning-after pill can mess with your hormones. It's not good for you."

Edith couldn't help but laugh, "You do realize that getting an abortion is even worse for your health, don't you?"

"Then keep the baby."

"Excuse me?" She gave him a disbelieving look. "Herbert, you can't possibly think you're being responsible here? We're divorced, and you still want me to have your child? Sure, in exchange for thirty percent of the Taylor Group's shares."

She knew Herbert held sixty percent of the Taylor Group's shares. Having a child and taking half of his shares seemed like a bold move, but Edith stood her ground confidently.

Herbert frowned slightly, "Edith, I can offer you real estate equivalent to the value of the shares, but the shares themselves involve too many complications."

Giving away thirty percent of the shares of a conglomerate was unimaginable even one percent was a decision to be made with extreme caution, Since taking over the Taylor family business, Herbert had always put family interests first, relegating everything and everyone else to a secondary position. He bore not just his own destiny, but that of his entire family. Every decision had to be

made flawlessly.

Edith laughed, a hint of disappointment in her voice, "Herbert, don't forget, I'm a Ford through and through. Do you really think I'm blinded by greed?"

Born into the Ford family, Edith was used to having influence and held idealistic views about love. This was the main reason why she agreed to an arranged marriage and then decided to divorce. She yearned for a love that was whole-hearted and unconditional, which Herbert could not provide. Beyond himself, Herbert trusted no one. His inherent mistrust was his nature, but it was a

deal-breaker for Edith. Content

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Herbert was puzzled. "Then what do you want? Are the shares that important to you?"

"It's not about the shares," Edith

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thought, knowing it was futile to explain further. She withdrew her wrist, her tone indifferent, "Yes, it's only the shares I want. If you can't provide them, then don't bother coming back."

"I'll consider it," Herbert said, stepping beyond his usual boundaries, not forgetting his original intent for the visit, "About that model..." "Hold on." Edith interrupted, her curiosity piqued, "First off, what's gotten into you to suddenly show up and sort out all your messes for me?" During their marriage, she had asked him once, not long after they had gotten married.