Chapter 368: His Life Is On The Line

He urged Terry and Vera, "Say something! A company is like money making money—far better than any tangible asset. Don't you trust the wealth Bennett left us? He worked hard for it. Besides, involving Nina is pointless. She resents you deeply. Do you think she'll honor you in the future, especially under her mother's influence? You already have grandchildren from my sister. Does one less truly matter? Don't let your losses outweigh your gains!"

Sloane hesitated. Her thoughts were simple: the inheritance was for Terry and Vera, but they were elderly. If they died prematurely, Nina would have a stronger claim than her own children. Severing ties with Nina actually benefited Sloane's children. Furthermore, given Sarah's attitude, Sloane couldn't rely on Nina for future support. With this in mind, Sloane persuaded Terry and Vera.

Heavily swayed by Sloane's persuasion and seeing Nina's resentment, Terry and Vera decided to let it go. What did it matter if they publicly cut ties? Would Nina really do nothing if something happened in the future? The media would crucify her. The more they considered it, the more they agreed. They consented, writing a letter to sever ties and, at Sarah's insistence, recorded a video statement.

The inheritance was successfully divided. "Congratulations! Everything's settled! Hahaha! What a show!" While the Quirk family rejoiced, they felt a sense of uncertainty about the future. The spectacle ended, leaving everyone satisfied and vowing never to collaborate with the Eaton family again. The new company would likely struggle.

Sarah immediately—and intentionally—omitted Nina from the funeral. She took Terry to transfer Nina's household registration. The rest of the Quirk family returned to the estate and learned Nina had also changed her surname. Lionel celebrated that night in Nina's honor. Everyone should have been there; Sarah's divorce was significant. But Eric arrived alone.

Lionel frowned at Eric's explanation: "Joanna's pregnant. She needs to rest. It's safer for Dylan to stay home and watch over her." Lionel, a shrewd man, noticed something but didn't press further.

Entering the bustling living room, Eric was surprised to see his usually quiet daughter sitting amidst the crowd, her eyes sparkling, engaging in the conversation. Her face, once devoid of emotion, now showed a range of expressions.

Carlos scoffed, "When we suggested the surname change, Bennett's father nearly lost it! Hilarious. He clearly prefers boys and barely cares about Nina. Yet, changing her surname was a life-or-death matter for him! Thankfully, Sarah only asked him to come. If that old woman had been there, who knows what chaos she'd have caused!" Everyone laughed.

They saw Eric arrive and greeted him, but Eric noticed his daughter stiffen, glancing nervously over her shoulder before relaxing. A pang hit Eric's heart, remembering the family's harsh words when his daughter hadn't returned. His face fell, but he explained to Sarah why the others were absent.

The passage still contains some minor inconsistencies and stylistic choices that could be further refined depending on the overall tone and style of the work. For example, the final paragraph's phrasing could be made smoother. However, this revised version addresses the significant grammatical and punctuation issues.