"Mr. Dimera's assets were extensive and I have prepared handouts for you all to make it clear as to what Mr. Dimera has left you. He also explained his wishes and desires in a formal letter that was to be read at this time by myself to his family. Which I shall begin to read now." Mr. Jenkins stated as he passed out the handouts.
Sami could tell that whatever was on Kate's paper did not make her happy. EJ already had his documents of assets that was left by him, Sami and Will had theirs as well however for appearances sake Mr. Jenkins handed them papers too leaving out EJ as well as no paper for Nicole and Rafe, Sami noticed.
As Sami glanced down at the paper she noticed it was different that the paper she had this morning that listed the children's assets, property, stocks for them and her own CW holdings. This paper had an abundance of jewellery listed on it and a Delarentis island? What's that? She turned around to look at EJ who saw what she was reading and whispered "private Family Island" to her as her eyes got wide at the thought of having her own island.
"To my dear family, " Mr. Jenkins began.
"My greatest wish would have been to watch my grandchildren grow up and flourish, make me proud as the Dimera's grew. But alas God had other plans for me.
My beautiful Alexandra. I know you would want no monetary gifts, I know you and Abraham wouldn t accept my money. However for Theo's sake I hope you accept the trust I have made for him, my grandson will have the money and property assets to be anything he wants to be in his future. Attend any educational institution he sets his heart to and become anything his heart desires.
Theo deserves a piece of his grandfather's legacy and will receive as well a stock package from Dimera Enterprises. Alexandra, I couldn't pass on and not leave you something to show how much I loved my darling daughter. The jewelry from your ancestry were my mothers and my mother's mother, they've been handed down as one day I'd expect you to hand it down to Theo, please wear them and know that you my beautiful girl deserve to sparkle. "Mr. Jenkins paused letting Lexie have a few minutes with her father's final words before moving onto Chad.
"Chad, my son my wish for you would have been that we had more time together as father and son. But alas that was not to be, I know that I am not your first choice for a parent and know you want nothing to do with your family heritage other than your relationships with your brother and sister, but
I'm hoping that with Elvis the new head of the family and that you would more be receptive to be a full member of this family. I have left you as well some heirlooms from the family vault, as well as a trust so you can get a full education at a University of your choosing.
You just need to apply yourself and you could achieve greatness. Your sister is a doctor, your brother a lawyer, you can be anything you have it in the genes. I also gift you a penthouse in Manhattan. A place where I'm sure you'll fit in and flourish where you felt you couldn't here in Salem and within our family.
There are also the customary shares of the Dimera Enterprises, stocks, and bonds. I hope one day after achieving your education you are able to go to Elvis and ask for a chance to work for the company. It would make me happy if you chose to do so one day, but if you continue on your path and choose to not. I would understand, have a good life my boy and know that I did love you. "
Chad was uneasy with the letter and just kind of walking around pacing as it was read.
He was harboring guilt Sami realized, of not being there more, of not giving his family a real chance and now he's realizing it was too late. Stefano was dead, Lexie was dying.
EJ stared at Chad after hearing that portion of the letter knowing that his father stuck it to him with the guilt trip. That letter was woven in a way to make Chad feel guilt and give into the future that Stefano wanted for him and with Chad already with his own guilt, EJ saw he was going to walk right into it.
"William, " Mr. Jenkins continued making Sami and EJ as well as Will look up in confusion since they didn t expect Will to get a second mention from Stefano in this letter.
"I am proud of what you've become under Elvis's guidance. You have become his fabulous protégé, asset to Dimera Enterprises, this family and our business and my boy I couldn't be more prouder to call you grandson.
Getting your education and working side-by-side with Elvis at the same time is a wonderful accomplishment that shows how much you can do and that you re destined to be a future head of this family.
You went from a troubled boy who was lost to a strong, confidant man in a short few months. " EJ smiled knowing that Stefano assumed that by the time this letter was read Will would have given into signing the adoption papers, becoming a Dimera and this was Stefano proving to us all that he was right and he was calling the shots still.
"What do I give a young man that I know Elvis is already willing to give the world to? I provide you a trust, for your education and future. A few Dimera trinkets I'm sure you'd wear proudly, stocks of the company you work so hard for, bonds, and a home in Tuscany. Italy is our home country and I want you to be able to go there in the future and explore it, learn the land and love our heritage. Be a good big brother, your brother, sisters and any future children Samantha and Elvis shall have together , as they will need you to watch over their legacy. "
Sami's eyes closed at that mention of her and EJ having more kids, while EJ she knew was smirking slyly behind her. But also that Kate, Lucas, Nicole and Rafe were probably gaping with disgust.
"You are a true Dimera, never let anyone tell you otherwise. You've done me proud by making the decision you have, following in Elvis's footsteps and becoming his right hand and I will be sad that I won't be here to see what else you achieve. "
EJ knew that Stefano's comments of his proudness of Will coming right after the guilt trip of Chad was not going to go over well with his younger brother. He was sure Stefano planned it that way.
He saw Chad simmering in the corner of the room. His guilt adding to William's ability to have made father proud and loved as a Dimera before he died while Chad did the opposite was getting to him. Sami noticed that Stefano's words for Will was not going over well with Lucas either, who was very displeased of all the praise Stefano had of his son and how he spoke of his close relationship with EJ. He was going to blow.
Will although was happy and proud of himself for what Stefano noticed, he did grow in these months. From where he was in his life when he caught his mother and EJ on the sofa to where he is now is a world apart.
He was lost, his was running away out of town and trying to blackmail EJ. Now he's come out, he has a car, an apartment, is doing great at school and loving learning about Dimera Enterprises and the Mayor's office.
He owed it to EJ for giving him a chance when he didn't deserve one, laughing at the thought that he owed it to EJ for blackmailing him into working for him.
