Chapter 4 — After Divorce, I Made Tra Nam Bankrupt

These things can all become evidence of public opinion, proving that they have long put mental pressure on me and defamed my reputation. Turning off WeChat, my world was finally quiet again. I ordered a portion of food, a spicy dry hot pot dish that I hadn't eaten in a long time. I also added the spiciest level. The spicy flavor stimulated my taste buds. I ate with satisfaction, sweat beading on my forehead. Truly refreshing. Because of Co Trinh, I once gave up all the heavy food because he said that girls should always smell delicious. Now, I don't need to force myself to please anyone anymore. Halfway through eating, a strange phone number called. I hesitated a bit, then picked up the phone. On the other end of the phone, Co Trinh's voice suppressed his anger:

“Tu Nhien, you finally answered the phone.”

Maybe he changed to another number to call.

"What is up?" My voice is cold.

“Where are you?”

“It has nothing to do with you.”

“I asked where you are!” He roared. “Do you have to force me to go crazy to agree?”

“Co Trinh.” I interrupted him. “It's between us, you talk to my lawyer.”

“I don't want to talk to a lawyer!” he shouted. “I just want to ask you one question, do you still want to continue living with me?”

“Don't want to.” I answered emphatically.

The other end of the line fell silent for a long time. I even heard his heavy breathing and uncontrolled heartbeat. After a while, he spoke, his voice almost pleading:

“Nch Nhien Nhien, don't be like that.”

“Our three years of love… could it all be fake?”

“Have you forgotten how happy we were when we were first together?”

He started using emotional tricks again. This is the method he is used to, just lower your voice and say a few soft words, before I would soften. But now, I just find it funny.

“Co Trinh, it was you who single-handedly destroyed everything between us.”

“Just saying these words now, it's too late.”

Having finished speaking, I hung up the phone directly, then dragged this number to the block list. I won't give him any more chances to hurt me. This war has just begun, and I must be the winner in the end. The next morning, I checked out. I can't stay in a hotel forever, I need a place that truly belongs to me to settle down. I quickly rented a one-bedroom, one-living room apartment in a luxury apartment complex not far from the center. The house is not large, but is decorated very warmly, with a large glass window that lets in lots of sunlight. I stood in front of the window, looking down at the crowded street below, feeling peace like never before. This will be the starting point for my new life. After settling in, the first thing I did was open my laptop and log in to my almost forgotten design account. Seeing the collections that once made me proud appear on the screen, it feels like a lifetime ago. Three years into my marriage, I almost gave up my profession and dream, putting all my energy into the so-called "family", only to end up with nothing in return. I open a folder. Inside is the jewelry design that I have put the most effort into, and the work that makes me the most satisfied. But in the end, that design was rejected by Co Trinh casually gave it to his cousin who had just returned from abroad as a "coming out gift". She took my enthusiasm and entered a design contest for newcomers, won the gold prize, and from then on became famous in the world, with a resounding reputation. As for me, I only received one sentence from Co Trinh: "Family members, don't be so stingy." Even now when I remember it, my heart still aches every time. It's the pain of having your dreams trampled on by the person closest to you. I took a deep breath and permanently deleted that folder. The past should be closed. I registered a new account, naming it “Phoenix”. Phoenix. Reborn from ashes. I opened the specialized software and started drawing a new design. Ideas poured out like a stream, talents and enthusiasm that had been suppressed for three years, at this moment completely exploded. I immersed myself in the creative world, forgot about time, forgot all my troubles. Until lawyer Chu's phone call came.

“Tu Nhien, give you good news.” Her voice was very relaxed.

“The court's asset investigation order has been approved.”

“I just received feedback data from the bank.”

“Guess what?”

“This Co Trinh… is much richer than we thought.”

My heart skipped a beat:

“How much does he have?”

“In the three years after his marriage, in addition to his salary, he also had a large sum of money from investments and financial profits.”

“In total, about twenty million.”

Twenty million. This number stunned me. Every month, Co Trinh only gave me 20,000 for living expenses, and often complained about the high pressure of work and how hard it was to make money, telling me to save money. I always thought he was just a senior employee with a salary of hundreds of thousands per year. I didn't expect him to hide so much from me.

“He's very smart.” Lawyer Chu continued. “Most of the money is not in the main account, but is dispersed across many different accounts.”

"Without a court investigation order, ordinary people simply cannot find out."

“Right now, he probably still doesn't know we have these things.”

I laughed coldly. Of course he was smart, from the beginning he was always wary of me.

“He did something smarter.” Lawyer Chu changed his tone.

“The day after you two argued at the wedding reception.”

“In his name, two large sums of money were transferred.”

“A sum of five million, transferred to his mother.”

“An amount of three million, transfer to Hua Vi.”

“He is intentionally dissipating marital assets.”

My breath stopped for a moment. I had already guessed that he would not sit still and take the fight, but I did not expect him to act so quickly and decisively. Five million for mom. Three million for "white moonlight". That's true... very neatly done.

“Lawyer Chu, so what to do now?” My voice was a bit tense.

"Don't worry." Her voice remained calm. “I already predicted it.”

"I have submitted additional evidence to the court and asked for asset preservation measures."

“Currently, all accounts in his name have been frozen.”

“Every penny he transfers, I will help you reclaim it.”

"Especially the transfer to Hua Vi, the nature is even more serious."

"That is an act of giving without compensation to someone outside the family during the marriage. We can directly sue her and request a full refund."

Hearing this, my heart hangs My badger finally descended.

“Thank you.”

“What politeness.” Lawyer Chu smiled lightly. “Just wait to see a good drama.”

"At this time, Co Trinh must have discovered that all of his cards have been frozen."

“He will find you soon.”

“Remember my words, don't meet, don't respond, let me handle everything.”

Hanging up the phone, I looked at the design on the screen that had gradually taken shape, the corner of my lips curled up into a cold smile. Co Trinh, Hua Vi... Your peaceful days are over.