Chapter 35 I’m Getting Married
“I won’t sign this agreement.”
“What?” Olinka’s expression changed. “You know that’s the best outcome. Do you think you can get half of the Sean Family’s property? Don’t be too greedy, or you’ll get kicked out!”
Amanda snorted, not bothering to hide the disdain in her eyes. “Tell yourself what you’ve said.”
“Amanda Jewell. I’m here to negotiate with you because you’ve helped me.”
“Pardon? That sounds so nice. Halley is not here, so don’t make it sound so grand. If it’s about the agreement, we don’t have to talk about it anymore. See you in court.”
Amanda picked up her bag and stood up. “By the way, I’m warning you. You’d better not say anything to my mom, or you’ll be in trouble.”
Olinka’s eyelids twitched.
Amanda glanced at her coldly and left right away.
If Olinka were that capable of making sure that Amanda got nothing, she wouldn’t have been so kind as to ask Amanda to sign an agreement and take part of the money. She was testing Amanda’s bottom line.
After they left the coffee shop, Amanda took out a recording pen and called Patrick.
“Patrick, I have a recording of Olinka trying to forge evidence to make others take the blame. I’ll send it to your email later.”
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After hanging up, Amanda held the recording pen and looked calm.
Meanwhile, at the Byran Group.
Jamie entered Iverson’s office with some documents. “Mr. Byran, this is the meeting information for the afternoon.”
“Just leave it there.”
In front of the French windows, the man’s eyes were cold and firm. He looked at Hunton Park in the distance. Not far away was the hotel logo where Amanda lived.
“How’s the investigation on the Sean Family going?”
Jamie said respectfully, “You guessed right. Halley is indeed transferring his assets. He has transferred several stores and properties to his sister’s name. Some foreign assets are also being sold. What’s more annoying is that he has invested most of his property into a financial loan for him and Amanda.”
This meant that if a lawsuit broke out, Amanda would not be able to get the money, but she would also have to bear some common debts.
Iverson was used to this kind of thing, so he said flatly, “Collect the evidence of his transfer of assets as soon as possible. Also, ask someone to keep a close eye on Olinka.”
“Yes, Mr. Byran. When you had your morning meeting, Mrs. Old Byran called and asked you to come home for dinner tonight.”
“Got it.”
After Iverson’s parents divorced, he first lived abroad with his mother for a while. Later, his father passed away, and his mother remarried abroad. Only then did he return to his grandmother’s side and inherit the Byran Family.
In addition to him and his grandmother, his father’s remarried wife, Victoria Carey, also had a half-brother.
The night came.
After a busy day’s work, Iverson arrived at the villa of the Byran Family.
“Iverson is back.”
Victoria had been waiting at the door for a long time. She offered to help Iverson take off his coat, but he didn’t appreciate her kindness and handed it to the servant next to him.
Victoria’s expression became awkward for a moment before returning to normal. She caught up with Iverson and asked, “Iverson, you must be tired after a busy day, right? Mrs. Old Byran said you were coming back, so I specially asked the kitchen to cook a few more dishes you like. Lydia also came.”
“Who’s here?”
Iverson frowned.
“Lydia, we are friends with the Ginos Family, aren’t we? You and Lydia have known each other since childhood. Besides, you two were in the same school when you were abroad. Now that she has come back, maybe you can become a family in the future.”
“Aunty Carey, it’s none of your business.”
As soon as he said that, Victoria immediately shut up and smiled apologetically. “I was just joking.”
Iverson couldn’t be bothered to talk to her anymore. “I’m going to see Grandma.”
Just as they arrived at the entrance of the side hall, they heard the sounds of laughter coming from inside.
Lydia Ginos arrived in the afternoon and accompanied Mrs. Old Byran for an entire afternoon, which made the old lady very happy. She hadn’t been so happy for a long time.
“Mrs. Old Byran, Miss Ginos, Young Master is here.”
“Iverson, you’re back.” Mrs. Old Byran couldn’t stop smiling. “Come here quickly. Let me tell you, Lydia amused me by telling me a joke. I’d laughed so hard that my waist hurt. She has been back for so long, but you didn’t tell me.”
Iverson said matter-of-factly, “I’m sure you know by now.”
Lydia smiled. “Granny, you’ve misunderstood Iverson. He’s always been so busy that he doesn’t have the time. The last time I went to the company to look for him, he didn’t even have time to talk to me.”
“Really? Then I have to scold him for being so rude to you.”
Mrs. Old Byran was very happy to be coaxed by Lydia. She would not have uttered those words if she had known how Lydia went to Iverson and how she was driven out.
After all, it was even more impolite to sit on a man’s thighs casually.
At this moment, Victoria suddenly said, “Iverson is indeed busy, and he rarely comes home. But today, Lydia is here and happened to come back as well. Don’t you think this is fate?”
It was obvious that she was referring to something.
Mrs. Old Byran had seen many things, so she immediately understood what he meant. She said meaningfully, “Iverson is not young anymore, and our families have been friends for generations. Let’s meet later to have a meal and have a good chat.”
“Well, my parents also said that they haven’t seen grandma for a long time. He knew I came empty-handed today, and he scolded me just now, saying that I didn’t know how to be polite and wanted to apologize in person next time.”
“Why did you come empty-handed? Didn’t you make dessert for me? What a sweet girl.”
Smiling, Mrs. Old Byran tugged on Lydia’s flamboyant hand. “Sweetie, I’m not just talking about having a simple meal with your parents. Do you understand what I mean?”
“Ah? What do you mean?”
Lydia clearly understood what Mrs. Old Byran meant but pretended she didn’t.
Victoria reminded her with a smile, “You’re still a kid. What’s the meaning of two families eating together?”
Only then did Lydia come to a realization. She froze for a moment and immediately lowered her head in embarrassment. She whispered, “Grandma, you’re making fun of me. What are you talking about? Iverson should be angry.”
“Why is he angry? He should be happy.” Mrs. Old Byran looked at Iverson. “Isn’t that right, Iverson?”
Iverson didn’t speak for long, pretending he didn’t understand what they were saying.
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“What is it?” Mrs. Old Byran asked with a smile.
“I’m getting married.”
Iverson’s calm voice echoed in the room. Mrs. Old Byran was stunned, and so was everyone else present.