My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 444

Chapter 444: It’s Up To You!
Henry was utterly clueless. “Mom has cancer?” he recalled, not noticing any signs when she visited him this morning.

“Yes. But I won’t tell you about it now. You just need to know that our family is falling apart; our parents have split up. The Donovan Group company is also facing changes. Everything is changing so fast around you, Henry. I suggest you open your eyes, mind, and heart…”

“Sis—” Henry was at a loss for words, stunned by his sister’s words. He could only gaze into her eyes, pressing his lips tighter to stop himself from speaking, as anything he might say now seemed useless.

Since Henry remained silent, Bella continued, “You still remember Grandpa’s mention of the new owner of the Donovan Group, right?”

“Yes!”

“Alright, I won’t keep it from you. I’m the largest shareholder in the Donovan Group. I own sixty percent of the company’s shares…” Bella paused momentarily to hold back laughter, observing her brother’s amusing expression.

Not wanting to waste her time, she immediately continued, “Being the majority shareholder allows me to control the company. That includes the ability to dismiss you…”

Henry’s hand tightened as he asked, “Why? Why did you fire me? We’re siblings, Bella…you’re so heartless, sis!’ he asked softly, yet his trembling voice conveyed his deep upset.

“This is why I fired you, Henry. You are really thoughtless… No, but thick-skinned! How could you not know?” Bella, shaking her head, can’t believe witnessing his foolish reaction.

Henry frowned, not understanding Bella’s sentence at all.

“Let me remind you, Henry. Have you ever made a profit for the company since you took over that branch?”

Henry realized what she meant as if the fog faded from his mind. He gritted his teeth while shaking his head, angry at himself.

“That’s the valid reason why I fired you. You can’t work at all. You only humiliated your parents and Grandpa using their name behind yours.” She paused to give him time to say something, but her words seemed sharp enough to wound his heart. “Do you want to hear another reason?” she asked.

“No. I understand.” Henry immediately refused. He knew he was useless to the company and his family—nothing he had ever done made his father and grandfather proud of him, only ashamed and troubled. And his father never warned him. He would fight anyone who dared warn him about his bad habits and decisions.

“Good!” Bella laughed inwardly at her brother’s helpless expression.

“Because you have Donovan behind your name, and you are my older brother, I won’t punish you severely as I did to our uncles; I left them penniless. I will give you the opportunity to change and become a better human being. Are you willing to do that?”

“Yes, yes… You…you have taught me so much in a short time. I’m willing to be a better person, Bella,” Henry answered haltingly, too shocked to hear about the punishment Bella had given to their uncles.

“You can join the company, but I will send you to a small branch in a remote place where other people won’t know who you really are. Your true identity will be kept secret. You will enter the company without using Donovan in your last name,” Bella said calmly. Still, Henry heard it like lightning had struck his head.

Henry was taken aback. But once again, he chose not to interrupt Bella’s sentence.

“I am giving you one year to turn the branch’s financial situation from a loss to a profit. If you can demonstrate that you are capable of doing so, you will be transferred back to the head office. However, upon returning to the head office, you will start at an entry-level position based on your abilities. Do you agree?”

Henry sighed deeply before responding, “Do I have any other options?”

“Of course not. This is your only choice,” Bella said with a smile. “If you accept and give it your best effort, I guarantee your future will be promising. But if you decline, your future will be uncertain. Now, it’s up to you…”

“I agree!” Henry quickly replied.

After waking up from his surgery, he had the opportunity to meet his grandfather, who was also staying at the hospital waiting for him. They talked a lot about his future and all the choices his grandfather offered him, similar to Bella’s. After meeting his grandfather, he also had a chance to meet his mother. However, she didn’t say much.

But, one sentence from his mother left a deep impression on his heart: “Listen to Bella, and you’ll be fine.”

At first, Henry was confused by his mother’s words, but after talking to Bella, he fully realized that his surroundings had changed.

Not only at Donovan Group and Family but the fact that his sister was still married to Tristan Sinclair also hit him hard.

Now, he didn’t have the chance to act arrogantly in front of Bella anymore. He felt like nothing but a fly in her eyes.

Sigh!

He felt so distant from Bella. While he was still grounded on Earth, Bella was already soaring in the sky, flying higher and higher until he could no longer see her.

‘Henry! It’s time for you to wake up! You’ve gone too far!’ He smiled silently, feeling ashamed of himself.

…

Upon hearing her brother’s words, Bella smiled with satisfaction. However, the smile slowly disappeared, and she continued, “And the last thing I want to tell you…”

Henry returned his gaze to Bella, curious about what she wanted to say. “Is there anything else?” he asked curiously.

“My status as Tristan Sinclair’s legal wife is top secret. Never tell anyone about this. And just for your ears, we have a son named Daxton. If you behave well, you can meet him later.”

Henry blinked a few times, too shocked to hear Bella’s last sentence. ‘She has a son?’

“Brother, I hope you can act normally before my son. Keep all your bad attitudes away from him, or you will never see him again,” Bella threatened.

After telling Henry everything she wanted to say, Bella immediately left the room with Tristan. However, before she passed the door, Tristan stopped her.