Trading My Ex for His Uncle

Waiting for someone who would never reciprocate was exhausting. Jayden was done humbling himself.

Brad froze, staring at Jayden in disbelief. "Jayden, what do you mean? Didn't you say you'd do whatever it takes to get Michelle out?"

"Mr. Snowden, the evidence against her is solid. She instigated Stefan to kidnap Valarie. The only way out of this is if Brandon and Valarie agree to sign a letter of leniency.

"If they refuse, there's nothing I can do. You can't expect me to go up against both the Sumner and Weir Groups just for Michelle."

If Michelle had ever loved him, maybe he would have done it.

But now? He wouldn't waste his time and energy on someone who didn't deserve

it.

"Then... what about Michelle?" Brad asked.

"Michelle may not get out, but Stefan turned himself in. That counts as voluntary surrender, so he'll likely get a lighter sentence.

"From what I know, Stefan is studying economics in university. Honestly, does it really matter who inherits the Snowden Group as long as it's one of your own?"

With that, Jayden walked past Brad and left.

Brad stood frozen for a long time before finally turning around and getting into his car. "Take me to the police station."

...

Ever since her arrest, Michelle had been certain her father would find a way to get her out. She wasn't afraid.

This wasn't the first time she had made a mistake. In the past, she had done worse, yet her father had always smoothed things over. This time would be no different.

She waited in the interrogation room until, finally, her father arrived.

The moment she saw him, her eyes lit up. "Dad, you're finally here! When can I get out?"

Brad sat down across from her, his face unreadable.noveldrama

Michelle noticed something was off. Her smile slowly faded. "Is this more complicated than usual? It's fine. I don't mind staying here for a few extra days. Don't worry about me."

Brad remained silent.

A sense of unease crept into Michelle's chest. "Dad, what's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Taking a deep breath, Brad finally spoke. "You've made too big of a mistake this time. I can't help you."

Michelle stiffened. "What do you mean? Are you saying I'm actually going to be sentenced?"

Brad didn't answer, but his silence told her everything.

Michelle's voice sharpened with anger. "You're really going to sit back and watch me go to prison?"

"If you knew this could happen, you shouldn't have acted so recklessly! Did you really think I could clean up every mess you made?" Brad snapped.

Michelle stared at him, disbelief twisting her features. Her voice turned icy. "If I go to prison, what happens to the company? Do you think your health will hold up until I get out?"

He was the CEO of the Snowden Group. How could he not have the power to fix something as simple as this?

Besides, she hadn't even done anything to Valarie. If anything, she was the one who had gotten hurt when Stefan pulled a knife and threatened her!

After a long pause, Brad finally

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looked at her and said, "I've decided to hand the company over to your brother. He only acted on your orders and since he turned himself in, his sentence will be lighter Don't

worry. I'll leave some money for you. When you get out—"

Michelle shrieked, "What did you just say?! You're giving the company to Stefan?!

Are you insane? He's just a bastard! What right does he have to inherit the company?!

"Mom built this company from the ground up! When she died, you promised it would be mine! How can you just hand it over to that bastard?!"