Chapter 27
The next morning. Dolores received a call from Adam’s lawyer. They arranged in meet at a nearby coffee shop. For caution’s sake, she also called
Given Adam’s attitude about the divorce last night, she had a feeling things wouldn’t go unoothly today. When Dolores arrived, Adam’s lawyer was already there. She recognized him.
Owen Wilson, the head of the Walcon Group’s legal team, typically handled high–stakes financial cases. She’d never heard of him taking on a divorce case
But soon. Dolores realized this wasn’t a small case. The property division involved over tit million dollars
“What does this mican.
M
Wilson?” Dolores asked
Owen’s demeanor was strictly professional, his words not sharp but precise. The seventy million dollars debt that Mr. Walcott repaid for you was your debt incurred before marriage. According to the law, he has the right to reclaim this amount after your divorce:
Meanwhile, Owen flipped to the last page. “Here’s a detailed list of all marital assets. After division, you still owe Mr. Walcott 60 million dollars.”
Dolores frowned. “But I married Adam to repay that debt. We had an agreement.”
If Dolores hadn’t been desperate, she would never have married Adam for the money.
“Do you have evidence that this amount was a gift from Mr. Walcott?” Owen asked.
Dolores remained silent, unable to provide any proof
Owen, noticing her expression, smiled slightly.
thy. “Without evidence,
not considered a gift.
As Owen spoke, Kevin arrived and paused upon seeing him. “Mr. Wilson?”
Owen was a legendary figure in the legal world, known for handling cases that many only dreamt of. It was surprising to see him in a divorce
Then Kevin approached him. “Mr. Wilson, I’m Ms. Sherry’s attorney.”
Owen nodded, glancing at his watch. He had other matters to attend to and no time to linger. “Ms. Sherry. I have to go. Mr. Walcott has already signed the divorce papers. If you agree, you can proceed with the formalities anytime.
Dolores was speechless.
Five minutes later, Kevin closed the divorce papers, his expression serious. “Ms. Sherry, my personal suggestion is to talk to Mr. Walcott. Suing him under these circumstances is not in your favor. You don’t have proof that the money was a gift, and Owen is representing the other side. If you can settle this privately, it would be best”
Dolores expression was indescribable. She put away the divorce papers and nodded slightly. “Thank you, Mr. Smith. I’ll consider it and call you later”
After leaving the coffee shop, Dolores called Adam. At that moment, he was in a meeting. Silent, but he glanced at it when the screen lit up glanced
at in “Dolores‘ flashed on the screen.
But Adam didn’t answer. Owen should have finished talking to her by now. If she is so adamant about the divorce, she should be ready to face the consequences, he thought. He knew why the was calling. Divorce meant 60 million dollars in debt; staying married meant continuing to enjoy the luxurious lifestyle of Mrs. Walcott.
Choosing between the two was obvious to anyone e with sense. But Adam didn’t want to respond too quickly. He thought, She needs a lesson to
remember not to use divorce as a threat over trivial matters.
The phone rang until it automatically hung up. And Adam expected Dolores to call again, but she didn’t.
After the meeting ended and everyone else left, Beu entered “Mr. Walcott, Ms. Sherry’s call came to me.”
Adam’s gaze was cold, a hint of mockery in his eyes. He had other matters to attend to and no time to waste on Dolores. “Tell her to move back herself. If she threatens divorce again, 111 grant her wish
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Chapter 27
Ben glanced at his boss, hesitated, then bit the bullet. “Ms. Sherry said she agreed to your terms. She’s signed the divorce papers and asked you to find time to finalize it.”
Dolores‘ words were harsher, calling Adam a ‘clingy pest‘ she couldn’t shake off. But Hen wouldn’t dare relay that verbatim.
Adam’s eyes narrowed sharply. “She agreed to the divorce?”
Yes. Ms. Sherry said so, Ben confirmed.
Adam stared at his phone, silent for a moment.
Ben couldn’t read his mind, asking cautiously, “Mr. Walcott, should I call Ms. Sherry back!”
The next second, Adam stood up abruptly, striding out of the conference room with a chilling aura. Ben hurried to follow, nearly getting his nose smashed by the forcefully closed glass door.
Adam walked while scrolling through his phone, dialing her number. “I heard from Ben that you agreed to the divorce?”
“Yes,” Dolores answered, standing by the road trying to hail a cab. She was sweating from the July heat and just wanted to go home and shower.
Adam’s voice was cold and taunting. “When do you plan to repay the 60 million dollars?”
Is he so eager? Dolores muttered.
finalize the paperwork first. I’ll repay you in installments, Dolores replied.
“Installments? How long?” Adam’s voice was full of ridicule. “With your job, how many lifetimes will it take to gather 60 million dollars? What if you refuse to pay after we finalize the divorce?”
Dolores, holding back her frustration in the scorching has
replied, “I can write you an IOU
“Even banks need collateral for loans. What assets do you have to make me believe you can repay that money?” Adam said with mockery.
