When Love Breaks Novel Josephine And Zayne

Chapter 161

"Hah, did you really think no one would find out? I knew from the very first day you bought into the company."

Joe's voice was filled with confidence, laced with a hint of mockery.

"You own at least 17% of the shares, right? I know you're trying to sell them off, so

I blocked the final step to keep you from cashing out completely.

"The only reason these shares are worth anything today is because of Zayn's hard work. Now that you're no longer a Forbes, do you think you can just walk away with them? Not a chance."

Josephine exclaimed in disbelief, "Uncle Joe, I bought these shares with my own money!"

"Your own money? Hah!" Joe sneered. "Josephine, do you take me for a fool? When you married into the Forbes family, you had, what, a few dozen million at most?

"Where did you get the money to acquire that many shares? Don't tell me it wasn't from Zayn. You were just buying Forbes shares with the Forbes money."

His voice was cold, devoid of the fatherly concern he once showed her. Now, there was nothing but provocation and ridicule, as if he were speaking to an enemy.

"Just do as I said, and we can still part on good terms. I don't want to make things ugly."

That last statement carried an unmistakable threat.

Joe had truly

perfect Mrs. Forbes-a respectful daughter- in-law, a considerate wife. To them, she might have seemed obedient and easy to

on the outside, yet unyielding

much about the money in the first place. If Joe had spoken to her nicely and reasoned with her, she might have actually relented and handed over her shares to help

he had chosen to threaten her,

proceedings. Everything will be notarized within a week. By then, the court will make a fair ruling on whether this money belongs to me or Zayn. There's no

she hung up without

experience, and commanding presence all put immense pressure

MS

was, the more

car

only to realize they had

explained calmly, "I'm thirsty. I'm going to grab

A drink?

Josephine instinctively swallowed.

After

press conference and

calls,

indeed feeling dry.

"Tea, please. Something light."

Ethan stepped out

unconsciously followed

and women-couldn't help but stare, their eyes filled