James knew Thea cared most about her family's opinion. Over the past ten years, she had been looked down upon, desperately wishing for their acknowledgment and approval.

"Thea, do you want to go back?" Thea nodded slightly. "Yes"

James looked at Howard and his family, still standing at the entrance. He said mildly, "Thea will return under one condition: kneel and beg her to."

"James"

Tommy exploded, a vein pulsing in his face. "You have no authority in this family. Thea didn't even say anything. Who are you to make these demands?"

James replied, "If you won't kneel, have Lex come personally. Otherwise, she won't be returning."

Thea gently tugged on James's sleeve, urging him to stop. They were family, after all, and she didn't want things to be awkward.

"Thea, you're too soft-hearted. Since they're at your mercy, they'd grant all your requests."

"R-really?"

"Of course! Think about it. With Celestial terminating the partnership, it's their loss. They need you. Just tell them what you want."

Thea had an idea. Her thoughts had been muddled for days, but James's words reminded her of something. For years, the entire family had looked down on her father. He had no standing in the family, owning no shares despite being the manager. Her parents had argued countless times about this. She thought for a moment, then said, "I'll come home if Grandfather transfers ten percent of Eternity's shares to my dad. If he disagrees, I won't be going home. Also, he has to kneel."

Thea pointed at Tommy, who had mocked and tormented her endlessly over the years, even reproaching her father during family banquets.

"What?" Tommy's eyes widened.

Smack!

Howard slapped Tommy on the head. He roared, "Kneel and apologize to Thea!"

"Dad, are you crazy? You want me to kneel before her?" Tommy shouted. Howard slapped him again, then whispered, "Kneel. Do you want Benjamin to get the shares?"

Tommy finally understood. He threw himself to the ground, his face contorted in misery. "Thea, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have treated you that way. I promise I'll never say a bad word about you again. Please come home. Grandfather is turning eighty in a few days. We should reunite as a family!"

Before Thea could respond, James said, "No. Thea has said she'll only go home if you agree to the share transfer. Otherwise, she's not going anywhere. Henry, shut the doors. We're closed today."

He then entered the clinic with Thea. Henry pulled down the roller shutters.

Inside, Thea looked worried. "Jamie, do you think Grandfather will make the transfer?"

James said confidently, "As long as you don't return now, he will. You can't give in this time."

Thea smiled in relief. "With the shares, Mom will finally stop looking down on Dad, and he'll have a better standing in the family. Thank you, Jamie."

James cradled her face. "Why are you thanking me? This has nothing to do with me. You should be thanking Alex."

Thea was confused. She didn't know Celestial's chairman, Alex. Why was he being so kind to her?

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