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    Jimmy was taken aback by Matilda’s detailed recounting of events. Feeling a wave of embarrassment, he retorted, “Sister-inw, you’re being incredibly ruthless! When you and my eldest brotherunched your business, my father provided you with one million US dors. This was meant to be a family investment. To ensure it didn’t interfere with your decision-making, that one million US dors represented only 49% of the shares in Smith Law Firm. You can’t deny this, can you?”


    Matilda was incensed by his ims, responding coldly, “Jimmy, that’s absolute nonsense! The one million dors was a loan from your father to your eldest brother, with a repayment period of three years. Your brother managed to pay it back in just one year. I was concerned this might raise suspicions between you brothers, so I specifically asked him to return the cash to your father in front of you. How did that turn into an investment in your eyes?”


    Without hesitation, Jimmy shot back, “Sister-inw, if my eldest brother returned that one million, do you have any proof? Our entire family can attest that the money was never repaid!”


    Matilda smirked, “Are you really going to resort to being a rogue? When your brother borrowed the one million, there was no loan agreement, and simrly, none was made when he repaid it. He believed we were family and borrowed and returned the money in front of you to clear any doubts. I never thought you would stoop so low!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Jimmy maintained a serious demeanor, saying, “Sister-inw, let’s stick to the facts and avoid personal attacks. I won’t borate further; the one million has not been returned. Every member of the Smith family can testify to that. If you want to dispute it, we can settle this in court. Even if we lose, it won’t matter. After all, we used to be family. If the money isn’t returned, consider it a wedding gift from our Smith family to you.”


    Deep down, Jimmy was aware that his eldest brother had indeed repaid the one million long ago, and without any documentation for the loan or its repayment, he had no chance of winning awsuit. His rhetoric was a strategic retreat designed to publicly irritate Matilda.<fna6a6> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on FιndNovel</fna6a6>


    He knew Matilda was a legal expert who would quickly recognize hisck of a case, so he had flown in from the United States to publicly expose her vulnerabilities, hoping to pressure her into relinquishing some of her interests for his own gain.


    A few days prior, a prestigiousw firm from the United States had approached him, offering to acquire all of Smith Law Firm’s operations and teams in the U.S. for $800 million in cash. They were aware that Paul had relocated his firm to China and viewed this as an opportunity to dominate the legal market in the U.S.


    However, when this acquisition proposal was initially presented to Paul, he turned it down.


    The firm then sought other avenues and reached out to different members of the Smith family, hoping they could persuade Paul to reconsider. If Paul remained obstinate, the Smith family might very well be tempted by the lucrative offer, prompting them to seek ways to reim thew firm and sell it to the interested party.


    Determined to get a slice of that $800 million, Jimmy was prepared to y the rogue card to the fullest extent.


    Matilda, recognizing his tactics, understood his miscalction in underestimating her resolve. No matter how much he stirred up trouble, she would never yield to his demands.


    With conviction, she dered, “Jimmy, since you’ve suggested we’ll meet in court, I see no reason for furthermunication. If you have any objections, present them in front of the judge.”


    She continued firmly, “Today marks my wedding to my second husband. You are not wee here. Please leave, immediately!”


    Realizing Matilda had no intention of resolving the matter amicably, Jimmy scoffed, “Han, you’re a truly malicious woman. Our Smith family has sacrificed so much for you and my eldest brother. It’s one thing to turn your back on us, but now you want to eject me from this ce? Do you honestly believe the Smith family will allow this? Absolutely not! We will relentlessly pursue justice and fairness, and we won’t let you seed like this! And let me tell you, my father still possesses the contract from when my eldest brother borrowed the money, and it will serve as powerful evidence in court!”


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