Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Chapter 267

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The old lady retorted, "You're talking nonsense! I never laid a hand on my daughter! She committed suicide in company. Shouldn't you take some responsibility? And now you bring a lawyer to intimidate us. You're truly going too far!" The old lady looked at Hackett. She felt a slight fear due to his imposing stature. So, she began to use disruptive tactics. As an old couple, she was confident that no one would dare to harm them.

After a moment, Hackett released the old lady's hand and spoke with a deep voice, "Do you really think what you did to your daughter in the company that day went unnoticed?"

This old couple was indeed quite naive. They probably thought that public opinion would lean toward their side.

The old man stepped forward and shielded his wife behind him, saying, "What are you talking about? What did we do?

just a helpless old couple trying to seek justice. Why is it so difficult?"

"Mr. James, you don't need to trouble yourself to speak on this matter. I'll handle it, Valeria said. She feared he might reveal something about the surveillance footage and give the opposing lawyer a new angle. dare to

Hackett didn't say anything more and sat back in the observer's seat. He said slowly. "If you dare to lay à hand again, you'll be thrown out directly. Don't even think about getting a penny. We'll meet in court."

With these words, not only the old couple but even the opposing lawyer seemed a bit flustered.

After all, James Group's luxury legal team might not necessarily lose if they really went to court.

The opposing lawyer began to pull the old couple aside and discuss in a low voice.

"Sir, madam, I think we should moderate our demands. Otherwise, in the end, we might not get a single penny. Some of the evidence at hand is very unfavorable for our side.

The old man and the old lady looked at each other. They realized the gravity of the situation.

go to court. It would take a long time to settle the lawsuit if they went to court. Then, it would be ages before

arms, squinting slightly as she watched the old couple and the opposing lawyer muttering over there. She did

couldn't help but speak up, "Mr. Byrd, how about you go back and discuss it first before coming back to negotiate? It's almost upon, and I have things to do in the afternoon." "Well... I think we can consider reducing the amount in terms of compensation. After all, the deceased should be respected. We want Nancy to rest in peace, and we don't want this matter to escalate to court," the opposing lawyer said Valeria smiled. She knew this would be the outcome.

million dollars to 20 million dollars, which was still unreasonable.

her mouth, she couldn't help but smile, which was

you laughing at?" Hackett

days. I always

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smiled. He

said, "Do you have time this weekend? We can have dinner at the Maddox

Valeria more tactfully, but he realized it wouldn't be appropriate. It was better to be straightforward and let

silence for a long time before asking, "Did Clayton

I only plan to be a messenger. He didn't want to get involved, especially

this matter for days. She did not want to bring

it. The truth was, she was indeed Clayton's biological daughter. It was a

matter what, you now know you don't have a despicable father like Ben. That's

felt inferior because of her

let out a deep sigh. "But Loretta seems to be quite pitiful. They also didn't want to lose their daughter. These past few days, I've sometimes wondered, if I hadn't been

and he chuckled softly. "Of course not, but I might

Hackett's deep gaze

he showed up with his whole family. I was also there. If you hadn't been lost, we might have

brief moment, Valeria's

would she and Hackett have grown