The Runaway Groom

Chapter 164

Before the lawyer could read the contents of Lionel’s will, Samantha snatched it away impatiently. There was joy and eagerness in her eyes as she opened the folder and scanned through it, because it meant she could get her hands on the Spencer estate now…

And yet, the more she read, the paler her face became–eventually, all color drained from her face.

“No, this is impossible! Lionel wouldn’t do this to me! This has to be fake!” she cried hysterically and tore the papers into pieces.

The lawyer did not stop her, however–that was just a copy and not the original. It hardly mattered.

“You must be working with them!” Samantha continued, glaring between the lawyer, Irene, and Sheryl. “You two… You put him up to this!”

Irene, however, was not bothered with her raving, and asked the lawyer to read the will. Samantha was not about to let it rest, when Ricky caught her and said, “Stop it, Mom. Mr. Cooper is a man whom Dad trusted when he was alive, and he won’t lie to us.”

“Ricky, I’m your mom-

“I know, but do you think you can change a thing now?” Ricky asked in return.

Samantha was immediately silenced, and forced to listen to Mr. Cooper read Lionel’s will despite her reluctance.

“I have been asked by Mr. Lionel Spencer to read his will, which dictates the distribution of his inheritance. Spencer Mansion, as well as any monetary possessions, are to be passed on to his. wife,

Sheryl Harris, while management and shares of his company are to be split between Irene Spencer and Ricky Spencer…”

Mr. Cooper paused at that point for a moment, before continuing, “Please note that there is a condition to this split: Without Irene Spencer’s permission, Ricky Spencer is not to meddle in any company affairs, and she will head the company in the interim. In other words, Ricky Spencer has half the shares to the company but not authority over it. Irene Spencer has her own discretion on when she will grant him said authority.”

Ricky remained aloof despite hearing all of that–there was neither anger nor disappointment

in his face.

It was a clear contrast from Samantha as she sat beside him, because her face was contorted with rage!

“There is another item addressed to Ms. Irene Spencer,” Mr. Cooper said, and handed Irene an envelope.

She looked at him quizzically, and he suggested, “Perhaps Mr. Spencer had something to tell you?”

Irene opened the envelope, and closed it again after calmly reading through it.

“You knew?” she asked Mr. Cooper.

Lionel must have trusted him very much to leave this with him.

“I do,” Mr. Cooper replied. “Just say the word, and it shall be done.”

“Do it,” Irene said casually.

“Do what?” Sheryl asked in curiosity.

‘Samantha White tried to murder me but failed,” Irene explained, “But it’s a crime nonetheless. It seems that Lionel has evidence against her, and Mr. Cooper will bring in the police, as well as assume the role of my legal advisor.”

Samantha dropped limply to the floor in sheer terror.

Not only did Lionel leave her with nothing, but he wanted her dead!

The injustice, the hatred she felt just then… Was everything she did for naught?!

“Mom, did you really do it?” Ricky asked in disbelief.

Even if he knew that she was cunning, he would never believe that she would resort to murder!

Nonetheless, Samantha snarled in grief, “Yes, I was worried that she would take everything from you… and in the end, your father was playing favorites anyway! He gave everything to them, and left nothing for us! He even wants me dead!”

Ricky’s eyes flashed, but he quickly hid it and pushed Samantha away.

“How could you do that?! Even if Irene is not your daughter, Lionel is her father too. You’re heinous–it’s not surprising why Dad wouldn’t leave you with anything. He’s punishing you for your crimes!”

Samantha’s eyes widened in disbelief. Even her son was now faulting her too?

“Argh!” she cried as her heart shattered. “Why?! Why do I bother?! After spending my life with a man with nothing to show for, and now my son hates me too… I should just die…”

Samantha started to bawl miserably, and her tears were genuine this time–Ricky’s words cut her to the quick.

Meanwhile, Irene rose to her feet and stared at her for a while. “Accept your punishment for your crime. That would count as doing something for your son, at least.”NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.