The Ex-husband Wants to Get Power Every Day After the Divorce - Chapter 166
Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Justice Takes Precedence over Family Loyalty
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Indeed, Emma Smith did it on purpose.
After all, Isabelle Richardson could not contribute anything to the Richardson family. Her visit was supposed to improve relations with the Thompson family, she shouldn’t let this one troublemaker mess it up.
“Sister, if you don’t understand anything, it’s better to keep your mouth shut. Otherwise, people might think our family has no manners,” Isabelle said through gritted teeth.
Only then did everyone’s gaze shift to Emma. When Samuel Richardson entered earlier, all eyes were on Isabelle, and they didn’t notice that Samuel had brought someone else along.
Since Isabelle referred to her as ‘sister’, this must be Samuel Richardson’s illegitimate daughter, Emma, right?
They had heard about Emma as well. The infamous Internet scandal involving Isabelle and Jake Smith had taken the city by storm, only to be eventually taken over by Samuel’s illegitimate daughter.
Sympathy was surging in the room for Emma who had so clearly picked up the pieces.
“Actually, everyone knows you’re just quibbling. You’re only able to dance around the edge of the law because there’s no evidence. However, our family can’t have such precedence,” Emma stressed. Then, she turned to Samuel and said, “Father, we need to take a stand.’
Emma’s frank reminder worked.
Prompted by her words, Samuel came to his senses. He had to take a stance.
Isabelle could quibble all she wanted, but if he didn’t make his morals clear now, the Thompson family might blame the Richardsons if things go awry in the future.
Remembering Daniel Thompson’s cold statement, “we’re not short of money,” Samuel shuddered.
Although the Richardson family had status in Sunnydale, compared to the
Thompson family, they were nothing. If Daniel were to bring down
Richardson Tower out of anger, it would only take a matter of minutes.
Although Daniel seemed a bit emotional, he had a very clear mind when it comes to business and political affairs. Plus, he had a knack for expanding the Thompson family’s business empire to this extent.
Samuel glanced at Isabelle, his long-cultivated daughter. Now, he had to regretfully let her go.
He walked to Isabelle’s side and said, “Everything you said today has nothing to do with the Richardson family. If what Daniel said is true, turn yourself in—I would still acknowledge you as my daughter. But if you have done wrong and refuse to admit it, then 1 have to deny you as my daughter!”
Samuel’s words hit Isabelle like a blow. Her face turned pale almost instantly.
She knew, once Samuel spoke, she was no longer his daughter.
Samuel, even colder than she was, would decisively give up at crucial moments—even if what he was giving up was his own daughter.
Daniel’s face was cold. He said to the security, “Take them out. We don’t welcome them at the Thompson residence.”
Isabelle and Samuel were led away by the security. However, before leaving, Emma took out a few invitations from her bag and handed them to Molly Walker.
“Miss Walker, I’ve always admired your personality. Jake and I are getting engaged in a few days. We hope you can attend.”
Ignoring all the people from the Thompson family, she decided to start with Molly instead.
Emma sure was amusing.
Molly curved her lips in amusement and accepted the invitation coolly under everyone’s gaze, “I’ll definitely come,”
She hadn’t vet planned on letting Jake off the hook, watching the show from the sidelines wouldn’t be too bad.
Seeing that Molly had accepted the invitation, Emma sighed in relief, offering a small smile in return.
Then, without waiting for the security, she voluntarily turned to leave.
The sight of Molly accepting the invitation from Emma infuriated Isabelle, making her shudder with rage. Was that little bitch Emma here just to make her life miserable?
Once the Richardsons left, Daniel looked at Gillian Thompson with a dark, gloomy expression.
Gillian sank into her chair, an expression of despair on her face.
“Send her to the old house, and… she shouldn’t appear from now on.” As soon as Daniel’s words landed, everyone was shocked.
The old house was the Thompson family’s old home, located in a mountainous suburb. Although the environment was beautiful, it was in a rather isolated area. Apparently, once you move there, you essentially cut off contact with the outside world.
Gillian didn’t object. She moved her mouth as if to say something, but eventually kept quiet, knowing that whatever she was about to say would only enrage Daniel.
She obediently waited. There might still be a chance to turn things around. “That project…” Nicholas Thompson started. Seeing everyone looking at him, he explained awkwardly, “l don’t have any other thoughts. I just think it would be bad to air our dirty laundry. Also, frequently changing the project manager is not good.”
Frequent changes in project management were indeed not good.
Daniel looked at Molly, his eyes darkening.
The words of the fortune teller echoed in his ears, causing Daniel to frown.
But before he could speak, Molly hastily said: “Let’s leave this to Big Brother since he’s the heir to the Thompson family. Other people should have no objections if we hand it over to him.”
Regardless of Daniel’s willingness, she did not want to be involved with the project any longer.
After hearing her words, Daniel’s face finally softened a bit.
Despite everything, what the fortune teller had said had left a thorn in his heart.
“Then let’s let Gillian manage the project on the surface, while Damian takes over privately.”
He was more at ease handing the project over to Damian.
The Thompson family’s farce ended as darkness fell. Molly decided to leave
when Nicholas approached her and said, “It’s dark outside, let me take you home.’
Seeing it was him, Molly frowned but before she could refuse, Joshua casually walked over, “She’s not just your sister, Third Sister, let me take you home.”
The atmosphere became standoffish.
Molly gave Nicholas a casual look, void of any emotion.
She knew Nicholas wanted to discuss something with her privately.
“Mr. Thompson, if it’s about an apology, forget about it. I don’t care. Third Brother, would you take me home? 1 have something to discuss with you.” The title ‘Mr. Thompson’ made Nicholas gloomy.
She had always refused to call him “Second Brother.” She did not acknowledge him as her brother, just as she did not acknowledge her father.
Certainly, he had intended to apologize, given he had done quite a few things to hurt her.
However, seeing her current attitude, it was clear she neither accepted his apology nor cared anymore.
Nicholas pursed his lips, hesitating before he said, “Yes, I wanted to ask…have you found a lawyer for your lawsuit with Isabelle? If not… l…”
Josuha looked at him sideways and joked, “Really? You want to fight this lawsuit for Fourth Sister?”
Despite his disapproval of Nicholas’s stupid actions, in his profession, Nicholas had indeed made some great accomplishments. He had won several lawsuits deemed impossible to win and had made quite a name for himself in the legal field.
Nicholas stayed silent, staring fixedly at Molly.
He knew that Molly had renounced her inheritance from the Thompson family and was struggling in the Gallagher family. Lawsuits not only consumed manpower but also entailed high costs.
If Molly needed it, he was willing to represent her. He was also confident that he could win the case.
Only then, did Molly recall… Nicholas studied law.
She stayed silent for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed.. Her voice was light, faintly laced with various emotions: “You want to fight this lawsuit for Gillian, don’t you?”
