In a deliberately raised voice, Jimmy coldly remarked, “I don’t want to get involved in trivial matters, but you both left the United States and took our family-namedw firm to China. This kind of careless departure is quite inappropriate, don’t you think?”


    His words took the guests by surprise.


    Paul, visibly upset, responded, “Uncle Jimmy, while the Smith Law Firm carries our family name, it was established entirely by my parents. As their only child, I holdplete decision-making power regarding the firm. Do I need your permission toe to China?”


    Jimmy quickly retorted, “Paul, your response is rather thoughtless. Are you unaware of the circumstances surrounding the founding of the Smith Law Firm? Your mother certainly knows! Without your grandfather’s connections, thisw firm would be a mere joke! The reputation of Smith in the American legalmunity was built through your grandfather’s hard work. Your parents used that name to secure funding.”<fnf7ca> The rightful source is FindN()vel</fnf7ca>


    Paul was prepared to counter, but Charlie intervened, turning to Jimmy and stating, “Aren’t you here as part of the bride’s family for the wedding? Why bring up the firm’s ownership again? Are you here to cause trouble or to stake a im on Smith Law Firm?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Faced with Charlie’s challenge, Jimmy looked slightly embarrassed and replied, “These matters are separate. The issue of shares is a private family affair that we can discuss after the wedding.”


    Charlie nodded, “So let’s focus on the wedding, then?”


    “Exactly,” Jimmy affirmed, nodding. “My sister-inw is a co-founder of Smith Law Firm and is worth over $100 million. It’s fine for her to marry, but if her partnercks wealth and status, he’s just a gigolo, isn’t he? It’s possible that after some time, the little fortune my brother left for her could be entirely consumed by him!”


    At that moment, Matilda and Hank, who had been greeting guests outside, rushed in after catching wind of themotion.


    Upon hearing Jimmy deride Hank as a gigolo, Matilda eximed angrily, “Jimmy, if you genuinely want to be here for the wedding, then stay. If you have ulterior motives, please leave. Today is not the day for discussions about equity and business matters. We can address that tomorrow!”


    With a scoff, Jimmyughed, “Sister-inw, you married into the Smith family, and we’ve all treated you well, haven’t we? Just the fact that everyone is learning Chinese for you shows how much we value you. It’s precisely because of our concern for you that we care about your well-being after your second marriage. From what I’ve seen, your new husband seems unable to provide a solid financial foundation. He may even be after the Smith Law Firm!”


    Matilda shot back coldly, “You keep mentioning the Smith Law Firm. Who exactly is eyeing the firm? I don’t need to rify that with you!”


    Jimmy quickly responded, “Sister-inw, you just stated we can’t discuss equity and business issues today, so let’s save that for tomorrow.”


    “Fine!” Matilda replied swiftly. “But please refrain from criticizing my husband. We have obtained a marriage certificate and are legally recognized as a couple in China!”


    Upon hearing this, Jimmy felt a twinge of annoyance and said, “Sister-inw, shouldn’t you have informed us before getting the certificate? We respect your right to marry, but don’t forget you own half of the shares of the Smith Law Firm! What if your husband truly is a gigolo and has designs on your shares?”