Chapter 2 I sold all my jewelry just to afford my father's burial . Back home , I rushed into the study . Trust documents were piled high on the desk . Cayman Islands dual structure , irrevocable authorization , sole administrator ... What I'd thought was a shield for our future life turned out to be a cage . For five years of marriage , Vincent always said : " Jade , leave the professional stuff to me . Just enjoy life . " I did enjoy my life . But he just took everything from me . I had to find a loophole . The next day , I went to the top floor of Whitman Corp. I pushed open the CEO office door . A strong scent of cedar cologne hit me - Vincent's signature scent . The office had been completely renovated . My father's sofa , chairs , and tables that he'd used for years were all gone . In their place was the latest season's imported Molteni & C furniture . Several workers were hauling out trash . In the dumpster , I spotted a familiar picture frame . My family portrait - all three of us . I rushed over , digging the frame out of the broken glass , cutting my fingertips . " What are you doing here ? " Vincent walked out , coffee in hand . " This was my dad's office ! " Vincent took a sip of his coffee . " Technically , it's the Whitman Corp CEO's office . And I'm the current CEO . " CIPEDI 30.3 % Chapter 2 He pointed at the trash pile . " Inefficient nostalgia is a major taboo in corporate management . " He walked over , snatched the family photo from my hands , tore it in half , and tossed it back in the trash . " These are all non - performing assets that need immediate divestiture . " My heart felt like it was being crushed . He didn't just want the money - he wanted to erase every trace of my father's existence . " Vincent Sterling , you ungrateful bastard ! If it wasn't for my dad- " " Shut up ! " Vincent flew into a rage , contempt flashing in his eyes . " I used my expertise to multiply the Whitman assets by ten . What I'm taking is just my rightful performance fee. " " ESTATE TAX OPTIMIZATION PLAN - sign it . " After speaking , he threw a stack of documents onto the table in front of me . I picked them up and flipped through quickly , but the more I read , the more wrong it seemed- He was trying to transfer all of Whitman Corp's core equity to his offshore shell companies ! " I won't sign . " Vincent didn't get angry . He simply pulled out an ultrasound from his pocket . Looking at that blurry image , his expression actually softened for a moment , " Luna's second baby is still a boy . " He looked up at me , his gaze ice - cold . " Idiot , do you have any idea how much this plan saves in taxes ? Nine figures ! " " My sons need the best possible future ! " He was dressing up embezzlement as professionalism . Defining my resistance as incompetence . " Vincent , you make me sick . " Chapter 2 " Sick ? " Vincent burst into laughter . " Capital markets only care about results . " He stepped closer . " Sign it . " I grabbed the documents and hurled them at his face . " GET OUT ! " Papers scattered across the floor . Vincent let out a cold smile , and casually straightened his tie . " You'll regret this , Jade . Emotional decision - making comes with the steepest price tag . " He turned around and pressed the intercom . " Security , please escort Ms. Whitman out . Also , cancel her keycard access . "