Hayden did not respond to Layla's words, but a firm conviction materialized in his mind.

He had to become stronger and more powerful!

He had to protect his sister, his mother, and his grandmother!

…

On Monday, Avery met Elliot's lawyer.

Once the divorce paperwork was dealt with, the lawyer said to Avery, "Miss Tate, I've prepared the contract for the building you want to purchase."

Avery was taken aback, then asked, "He entrusted that to you?"

The lawyer nodded, then pulled out the contract from his briefcase and said, "Please take a look. What's important is the price."

Avery took the contract and looked straight at the asking price.

Forty million dollars!

That was the amount Elliot had first bought the building for.

He would lose money if he sold Tate Tower to Avery at this price!

In the span of four years, one could get a decent interest from putting forty million in a deposit account at a bank.

"What does he mean by this?" Avery asked in confusion.

"I believe Mr. Fost