He made it sound like he was being magnanimous, but in truth, he was only covering up for himself.

Julie studied him quietly. She felt as though she no longer knew him. She continued to stare at him for a long while, making Bill tense up.

“Wh-Why are you looking at me like that?" he stammered.

“Is there something on my face?"

Julie shook her head. "Before my father passed away, he left a third of his shares to me. I don't participate in the business matters of the Smith family, but it is a considerable amount of fortune."