The Captain I Married by Chance novel Chapter 574

Nora thought about it for a second and realized what he must have done. "Did you force a split in the family?"

He gave her an appreciative look.

He knew she was brilliant.

If she weren't a forensic pathologist, she would have been an absolute powerhouse in the corporate world.

"Exactly."

His gaze grew distant as the memory of that explosive confrontation played out in his mind.

"Split the family?"

His cousin, Xavier Peyton, had slammed his hands on the table and shot out of his chair.

"You son of a bitch. Just because you're the CEO, you think you can push the rest of us out? You think this company belongs to you alone? This is our legacy! What gives you the right to hoard it all? If we're splitting, are you going to carve up the core business and hand us our pieces?"

Looking at the furious faces of his cousins, Harold had calmly outlined his terms.

"The Therapeutics Group will never be entangled with other ventures."

"Our primary focus remains strictly on medicine and healthcare. That is the unbreakable rule passed down by our ancestors."

"If you want to gamble in other industries, be my guest. But use your own money!"

"If you make a fortune, it's yours to keep. But if you crash and burn, you won't drag the company down with you."

"You—!" Xavier hadn't expected such a ruthless ultimatum. Seeing the other cousins visibly wavering, his own resolve began to crack.

"Alright, since you're the one demanding the split, tell us how we're dividing the assets."

Each branch got their cut. How they distributed that wealth among their own children was entirely up to them. Once the money changed hands, it was out of his control.

Hearing this, Nora looked at the older man with genuine admiration.

His strategy was flawless. It protected the company from being drained by their reckless investments while ensuring its total independence.

If they sold their equity, the shares funneled straight back into Harold's hands, solidifying his absolute control.

If they kept their equity, the agreement effectively stripped them of any real power, turning them into silent investors who collected a check.

He had still shown them mercy. If they held onto their shares, the dividends would guarantee their financial security for life.

Even if they bankrupted themselves chasing foolish ventures, that money would keep a roof over their heads.

"Did they choose to sell and start their own businesses?"