Chapter 205

Chapter 205 After being discharged from the hospital , Thalia had spent several days reviewing the Blackwood Group cases . The Blackwood files were high - stakes litigation with massive damage claims and mountains of evidence . Though she'd already organized everything once , Thalia insisted on meticulously reviewing each document again herself .

With her trademark work ethic , she'd barely taken time to recover , staying late at Winters & Associates almost every night since leaving the hospital . That evening , her phone rang with news she'd been anticipating . " Ms. Winters , Trump Ashcroft refused to sign the divorce papers , " her contact reported . " He actually tore them up . Magret had another screaming match with him this afternoon and has now hired Katherine Hayes to handle her divorce .

" Thalia stood by the floor - to - ceiling windows of her corner office , twenty - two stories above London . The city lights sparkled below , their reflection highlighting her elegant features in the glass . " Good to know , " she replied coolly . After hanging up , she immediately printed a standard retainer agreement and power of attorney forms from her firm's system . Grabbing her car keys and locking the office , she headed for the elevator with Alana following closely behind .

In the elevator , Thalia pulled out her phone and made a call . " What ? " Trump Ashcroft answered gruffly . " Mr. Ashcroft , it's Thalia Winters . " " Why the hell are you calling me ? " His voice dripped with hostility . " Haven't you ruined Drake's life enough already ? " Drake's suicide attempt over Thalia had left Trump with nothing but contempt for her .

With Magret constantly in his ear about how Thalia had orchestrated their company's downfall , Trump's feelings had evolved from simple dislike to pure hatred . " Let me guess , " he spat , " calling to gloat now that you've destroyed everything we built ? " Thalia let out a soft laugh . " Actually , Mr. Ashcroft , I'm calling to help you . I understand Magret is pushing for divorce , and I'd like to represent you in the proceedings . " " Help me ? " Trump scoffed .

Thalia addressed him calmly , " let's get one thing straight . " Her voice remained measured

, those debts would stay with the company , and after bankruptcy , Drake would walk away clean . But he got sloppy - mixing personal and company assets , abusing his position to defraud creditors . Any corporate solicitor will tell you the courts will pierce the corporate veil in a heartbeat and hold him personally liable alongside

with purposeful strides . Reaching the gleaming white Rolls - Royce , she tossed the keys to Alana . " Look , put aside our history for a moment , " Thalia continued . " My track record speaks for itself - three years in practice

Because I don't want Magret to get this divorce , " she replied , a hint of satisfaction coloring her voice . " I'd rather see her miserable . " Trump said nothing , but Thalia's reasoning resonated with him . For years , he'd showered Magret with every luxury - designer jewellery , limited

ticket . The thought made his blood boil . She'd been happy to share the wealth but not the hardship . Trump couldn't stomach it .

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Trump's hospital room with Alana trailing behind . " Mr. Ashcroft , " she greeted with a professional smile . Trump couldn't bring himself to return it . His company was in ruins , his family life shattered , his health failing . With Magret storming in daily to berate him , he looked like he'd aged a decade in weeks - more grey hair , deeper lines etched into his face . " There are thousands

a visitor's chair . " Your family is broke , Mr. Ashcroft . Magret hired Katherine Hayes for a bargain - basement £ 6,000 because that's all she can scrape together . You're in the same boat , aren't you ? " Trump's stony silence was answer enough . Legal fees typically scaled with the assets at stake

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