Ley had taken out 20% of the family shares and offered them to Benjamin's family. He also ordered that Howard relinquish his position as executive chairman and that Benjamin's family forgive him. Thea had to be invited back; otherwise, Howard would be expelled from the Callahans. Therefore, he prepared gifts and visited Thea's house again. This time, only Howard's immediate family—Jolie, Tommy, and Megan—accompanied him. All four carried gifts.

Howard gently knocked. Thea's family was having dinner.

"David, answer the door," Gladys ordered.

"Okay."

David put down his utensils and opened the door. Seeing Howard's family, he welcomed them with a smile.

"Uncle, what brings you here? Please come in."

David was highly disappointed that Gladys refused to return to the Callahans. He was about to be unemployed, and his family faced starvation without their support. He invited them inside.

"You didn't need to bring gifts! By the way, have you eaten? We're having dinner now. Join us!"

"Lyssa, what are you waiting for? Hurry and set places for them!"

David shouted, leading Howard's family inside. Benjamin stood and greeted, "Howard, Jolie."

Gladys, wearing a serious expression, abruptly put down her utensils, glaring at them.

"What are you doing here?"

"Mom, don't say too much. Uncle has come to visit us. What's with your attitude?" David interjected.

"Shut up!" Gladys shouted.

Howard, unfazed, smiled. "Benjamin, Gladys, I've come to apologize. You know Dad's eightieth birthday is soon. Wouldn't it be good for our family to reconcile? Dad even said he'll give Benjamin twenty percent of the shares."

"Seriously?" David was thrilled.

"Uncle, Auntie, please sit. James, get up and give them your seat."

Alyssa, overhearing, brightened and hurried to help. James started to rise.

"Sit!" Gladys ordered. James immediately sat.

"What's wrong? Are you afraid Celestial Group won't cooperate with Eternality without Thea? The old man kicked us out of the Callahans in front of influential people. Twenty percent of the family shares? What's the point of giving it to us only to take it back tomorrow?"

Gladys glared, speaking indifferently. Twenty percent of the family shares—the equivalent of 100 million in assets—was extremely tempting. However, having been married into the Callahans for a decade, Gladys knew Lex's character well. He might give it today and take it away tomorrow.

"Mom, stop it."

"Mom, it's twenty percent of the shares! Even if you don't want it, think about us! David and I are expecting a baby soon. Think about your grandchild!"

Gladys's attitude made David and Alyssa anxious. "Thea, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I shouldn't have insulted you. I beg you to return and resume your position as executive chairman. There's a lot of company business awaiting you," Tommy apologized.

"You should come back, Thea. Grandpa said you can continue as executive chairman. Your salary will remain the same—three hundred thousand!" Megan added.

Thea, tempted to return to work, remained silent, observing Gladys's expression.

"We don't need it!" Gladys was firm. She refused to return to the Callahans only to be insulted again.

"Gladys, why be so stubborn? Why refuse this money? It's twenty percent of the family shares. The Callahans are profitable. Twenty percent would be at least a million a month," Jolie said, smiling.

"Mom, accept it!" David pleaded, panicked at the thought of the lost income.

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