Ten percent was a substantial amount, and she worried Grandfather wouldn't agree. All she could do was wait.

Soon, Howard returned to Common Clinic. This time alone, he carried the share transfer agreement.

"Thea, Dad signed the agreement. Once Benjamin signs, he'll own ten percent of the family shares. Now that you have the agreement, call Alex and tell him to resume the partnership with Eternality."

Thea carefully studied the agreement. Verifying its authenticity, she cheered.

"Jamie, Grandfather agreed! Yes! Finally, Dad will have some standing…"

"Thea, please call Alex. The trucks are at Eternality, removing materials. Once that's done, we can celebrate," Howard said.

Thea looked at James, who nodded. "Call him," he said.

"S-should I?" Thea was nervous. Alex owed James a favor, not her. James said, "Of course. Go for it."

Thea called Alex, explaining the situation. He didn't hesitate, and the partnership was reinstated. Listening, Howard sighed with relief.

Even though he'd given up ten percent of the shares, the funds would multiply with the Eternality partnership. The Callahan business would boom again quickly.

"Thea, Dad turns eighty in ten days. Remember to visit. I'm leaving now," Howard said before driving away.

"Jamie, let's go home and tell Dad the good news!" Thea urged James.

James, content to see Thea happy, went home with her.

The door was closed. Thea, clutching the contract, was extremely nervous. She knocked softly.

The door opened to reveal Alyssa Myers, David's wife, a pretty woman in her twenties wearing a dress and sandals. Alyssa looked disgusted.

"Why are you here? Dad and Mom don't want to see you. Just leave," she said resentfully, slamming the door. David's voice called out, "Alyssa? Who was that?"

"Nobody," Alyssa replied.

David immediately knew it was Thea. He opened the door to see her holding the contract, tears in her eyes. He pulled her inside. "Come in, Thea. Dad and Mom are out."

Alyssa quickly stepped in front of David. "David, what are you doing? If Mom finds out you let her in, you can forget about the money for your car," she said coldly.

David was home for two reasons: to support his parents during the family's troubles, and because he knew Gladys had received an extra two million dollars. He was planning to upgrade his car and was seeking more money from Gladys—the same money James had been given to leave Thea when he used to pick her up from work.

Just then, Gladys, a middle-aged woman with a golden retriever, approached. "What are you doing here, you cursed girl?" she said disgustedly.

"Mom," Thea began.

"Don't call me Mom. I have no such daughter," Gladys retorted.

Thea's eyes were full of tears, but she swallowed them, showing her mother the contract. "Grandfather agreed to my return. He gave me a transfer agreement for some shares. Once we sign, we'll own ten percent. I'm here to give this to Dad."

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