Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 472

Chapter 472 The Submissive Wife

As obvious as it sounded, Elspeth's explanation was clearly unreasonable, but since Jericho was at her mercy, he didn't dare to complain or fight back.

"Are you sure you're not going to think about it, Mr. Hopper? This is the only request! have."

The only request?

At the same time, Hank, who had been sitting aside all the time, joined the conversation with an emotionless look on his face. "If you prefer to settle this matter formally rather than privately, we could go through proper legal procedures to resolve this issue, but be warned—you're likely going to be sentenced to jail." Hank made himself clear that Jericho would end up behind bars if he didn't agree with Elspeth.

Meanwhile, Jericho was seen smiling all the time, but deep down, he was cursing the two of them for putting him in a dilemma with no favorable options to him. Although Hank and Elspeth were only in their twenties, Jericho was vulnerable against their threat, which was why he didn't dare to show his anger despite his seniority. Darn it! I'm already close to my sixties, and if I go to jail, I don't know whether I'll live long enough to see the day again. Moreover, I'm going to lose everything if I'm sentenced to prison. Rolling his eyes, Jericho reluctantly agreed with Elspeth's request. "How much would you like to have then?"

"15 percent." Elspeth gently blew her fingernails with a smile.

that's not possible. I personally own 45% of the shares, and you're asking

While 15 percent might be a significant portion of shareholdings, it was not a lot to Elspeth. Besides, she initially didn't intend to ask Jericho for the shares as she was just trying to joke with him and knock him down to size. Therefore, when Jericho

of shares without any prior contribution to our company. This is just outrageous!" Jericho put his words mildly while calling Elspeth's request daylight robbery on the inside. How audacious of her to demand that amount of shares! 5 percent of shares is the most I can tolerate, yet now she is asking 15 percent! Is she trying to take over my company

the dramatic look on the man's face. "If you think this is outrageous, then I guess we'll have no choice but to go through proper legal procedures." She stood up and walked away without hesitation after finishing her sentence. "After all, I won't lose anything either, regardless of the outcome. So, I don't really mind how it ends up. Anyway, I hope you enjoy your new

he collapsed onto the chair and sprang up from his seat. "Alright, I'll take the deal. 15 percent as it is."

was it? We could have saved some time if you had agreed sooner." Elspeth smiled at Jericho with a cocky look on her face. "I'll see

meantime, Hank glared at Jericho, his cold stare sending chills down his spine. "I hope you can forget about whatever crazy ideas you have in mind from now on, Mr. Hopper. Also, if you're thinking about approaching a lawyer for help, you could forget about that as well because I know every lawyer in Damoria. Therefore, don't even think about tampering with the contract's

his seat once again in despair. I'm through. I'm totally screwed up. Everything I have built in my whole life is about to be scraped clean by that woman. The thought of that made Jericho's hatred for Arthur grow even stronger than ever before. Thus, he immediately called his secretary and said, "From now on,

she needed a lift home after they exited the building.

offering her a ride out of kindness, Elspeth acted as

it's alright. I drove here, so I could take care of myself. Thanks for asking." If Callum ever sees another man taking me home, he is going to give me a hard time again.

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