The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 643

Jonathan’s heart ached so badly it felt as if it were bleeding.

He’d always cherished talented people, and he’d watched Aurora grow up from a child. He knew exactly how gifted she was.

Even though Aurora wasn’t his biological sister, she had always been considerate and sensible. She never asked for more than what was hers— in fact, she often gave her own things to others.

She was brilliant, hardworking, and ambitious—a prodigy from the very beginning.

Yet despite her intelligence, despite being the eldest daughter of the Williams family, Aurora had never enjoyed a day of luxury.

Jonathan had never been one to favor sons over daughters. As the next in line to inherit the company, he valued ability above all else.

Watching Aurora, with all her remarkable gifts, choose to study music instead of business felt like such a waste.

He had always wondered why Skyler had insisted so stubbornly that Aurora pursue music.

Thinking of this, Jonathan asked, “So those old codgers threatened to withhold their shares unless Aurora stayed out of Williams Group, is that right?”

Skyler nodded. “I managed to buy back ten percent of the original shares from them, but that was the condition they set for the sale. And as for the remaining ten percent, they absolutely refuse to let go.”

Williams Group was at its peak these days, its market value higher than ever. That last ten percent of original shares was no small sum.

Skyler had offered them several times above market price, but they still wouldn’t sell.

Their only demand: Aurora must never work for Williams Group.

After more than thirty years, Williams Group was no longer short on capital, and Skyler himself had no lack of money. That’s why he wanted to buy back the original shares he’d once sold to the major shareholders.

Original shares weren’t just ordinary stock—they came with voting rights, a say in the company’s decisions.

Jonathan seemed to be thinking along the same lines. His face clouded with anger.

After a long moment, he said, “We can give Stella some shares, but not original stock, and she can’t work at Williams Group. If she joins the company, those old men will push her straight into a senior position.”

He paused, his tone cold. “Stella’s never studied business management. She’s not qualified. Who knows, with people stirring things up, she might even turn against us.

She already resents the Williams family. Once she gets a taste of power, she’ll never let go.

If those old men hold ten percent of the original shares, and Mother’s left another ten percent for Stella, she’ll be able to challenge us for control.”

Skyler’s gaze turned thoughtful for a few seconds. “Even if she never sets foot in the company, your mother’s shares belong to her now. That’s a fact no one can change.”

Skyler had known all along that the shares had been locked away.