Benjamin took it and glanced at Gladys. Then he stood up and went to the balcony to smoke. James, similarly unfazed, took a deep puff and exhaled the smoke through his nose.

"Since you want to fight for some benefits, you might as well get a little more," James said indifferently. "Trust me, Mom. When they come back, you should directly ask for half of the Callahans’ shares. You can go back if they agree; if not, then don't."

"What… what kind of nonsense is that?" David rebuked. "Do you know how big the Callahans’ family business is? Do you even know how much fifty percent of the family shares is?"

"James, don't add to the mess," Thea scolded.

Unexpectedly, Gladys straightened her back and agreed. "I think what James said makes perfect sense! They'll have to give fifty percent to persuade me. After all, I don't really care to go back. I'll only consider if they offer fifty percent. That will ensure we have the final say in the Callahans!"

"Mom, that's impossible. Grandpa will never agree to it," one person said.

"That's right, Mom. Twenty percent is more than enough. Think about it—that's worth more than a million dollars per month. Plus, Thea will also be getting her salary. Our family will be able to afford a villa in less than a year!"

Gladys was shaken.

James interrupted. "Mom, you should be firm. This is the best opportunity to raise your status and become the one in charge of the Callahans. You'll never have a better chance if you miss this."

"Fifty percent? Will it be too much to ask? Do you think the old man will agree?" Gladys asked doubtfully.

"You're aware of the Celestial Group's influence in Cansington," James explained. "They're a subsidiary of the Yates family from the capital. The Celestial Group's market value alone is a hundred billion dollars, so imagine the Yates' combined value. As for the Callahans, their total assets amount to about one billion dollars, mostly fixed assets. A contract with the Yates would guarantee a rapid increase in the Callahans' assets. Although Grandpa is stubborn, he isn't stupid."

James paused. "The commercial city is a high-end commercial and financial center, incredibly difficult for a small business like the Callahans to enter. But Grandpa is very proud. To satisfy his ego, he dreams of making the Callahans a wealthy and powerful family capable of entering the commercial city. He won't want to lose the chance to have the Yates as a backbone. Therefore, he needs Thea to return and oversee the Callahans' cooperation with the Celestial Group to ensure a long-term partnership."

James analyzed the pros and cons, making reasonable arguments. Everyone was convinced. "So, as long as Thea continues as executive chairman of Eternality, the Callahans will see increased orders and assets. Grandpa will surely be able to do the math."

Gladys immediately decided. "Alright! Then we will ask for fifty percent! You're the best son-in-law and our family's savior! Our family would be disrespected and have no status if Benjamin had brains like yours!" James smiled lightly. David threatened, "I hope your advice is useful, or else I won't spare you if we lose the twenty percent!"

After trying to intimidate James, David quickly turned to Gladys with a smile. "Mom, seeing that we're about to get fifty percent of the family shares and will be rich very soon, what about the car?" Gladys glared at David. David quickly turned to James, motioning for him to persuade Gladys.

James smiled. "Mom, David is right. Our family does need a better car. You'll be able to hold your head high when you return to your parents' house, right?"

"Yeah, that makes sense. We'll buy one tomorrow!" Gladys nodded.

David glanced at James gratefully. James smiled faintly. At least he is quite useful.

Thea cared most about her family. Everything he did was to make the family more harmonious. He glanced at Thea and noticed a smile on her face—a subconscious smile of happiness. He was willing to do anything to make Thea happy.

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