Chapter 6 — After Divorce, I Made Tra Nam Bankrupt

“Miss Hua.” I said every word clearly, "First, don't call me 'sister', we're not that close. Second, you said it was a loan, so please show me the loan document. Does it have Co Trinh's signature on it, does it clearly state the repayment period and interest rate? If not, then according to the law, that money will be determined as a gift. During the marriage, Co Trinh has no right to give away our common property to you for free."

The other end of the line fell into absolute silence. I even clearly heard her suddenly rapid breathing. I continued, my voice still calm:

“Third, I don't care if you use that money to treat your mother or buy Hermes.”

“That doesn't change the nature of it being illegally obtained money.”

“In my lawyer's letter, it was written very clearly.”

“Within three days, you must repay the full three hundred thousand principal amount, along with all interest calculated at the bank loan interest rate for the same period, transferred to the designated account.”

“If not, we will directly sue in court.”

“At that time, what she received was not a lawyer's letter, but a court summons.”

My voice wasn't high, but every word was as cold as a knife, cutting through her pitiful disguise.

“No… it's not like that…”

Hua Vi's voice finally revealed true panic.

"Tu Nhien! How can you treat me like that!"

Her tone suddenly rose and became shrill.

"The person Trinh loves is me! He married you just for a business relationship!"

“For three years now, he has only had me in his heart!”

“You've occupied Mrs. Co's position for so long, it should be enough!”

"That three hundred thousand was something he voluntarily gave to me. Consider it compensation! On what basis do you want it back?"

She finally revealed her true form. Greedy, arrogant, and stupid.

“Based on what?” I laughed.

“Based on the fact that I am Co Trinh's legal wife.”

“Based on the fact that out of the twenty million assets after marriage, half is mine.”

“Based on the law being on my side.”

“Hua Vi, remember carefully.”

"If you hold something that doesn't belong to you, you have to let it go."

“Not even a penny is missing.”

Hua Vi was speechless, only gasping for air out of anger.

"Tu Nhien, just wait! Mr. Trinh will not forgive you!"

She threw back a threat and hung up. I looked at the phone screen, calmly clicked save recording, then sent the entire recording file along with that phone number to lawyer Chu.

"Hua Vi called and admitted receiving money and threatening behavior."

Lawyer Chu responded very quickly:

“Very good, another piece of evidence in favor.”

“She started to panic, proving that our direction was absolutely correct.”

“Next, wait to see if she pays or not.”

I put down the phone, my heart no longer wavered. Hua Vi went crazy, Co Trinh clung... all of them no longer had the strength to hurt me. On the contrary, they just became blades, bit by bit stabbing back towards them. This match, I will definitely win. The following days passed in a calm yet busy rhythm. Co Trinh no longer appears to cause trouble. Hua Vi also did not call back. It was like the two of them had completely disappeared from my world. But I know, it's just the calm before the storm. They are definitely silently calculating and preparing for their next move. I'm just gone bother anymore. Soldiers come to generals to block, water to land blocks. I put all my attention into design work. I edited and completed the "Phoenix" collection to the final step, then posted it on my new personal page. I don't have too many expectations. The design world is fiercely competitive, and new people appear constantly. I've been neglecting for three years, wanting to start again is not an easy thing. Just consider it... give yourself one more try for your dream. Just finished, I received a call from lawyer Chu.

“Tu Nhien, I have some interesting news for you.”

Her voice carried a bit of interest in watching a play.

"The Co family is now... as chaotic as a pot of porridge."

"Really?" I raised my eyebrows.

“I have a friend who works in law at Co Chinh Hoang's company.”

"I heard that yesterday he stood in the chairman's office, pointed straight at Co Trinh and scolded him for an hour."

"Who is 'stupid', 'being turned around by women like a whirlwind'."

"If this affects the company's stock price, he will be kicked out of the company, not even a single heir."

I can imagine that scene. Co Chinh Hoanh was furious, and Co Trinh's face was bloodless.

“What about his mother?” I asked.

“Even more special.” Lawyer Chu smiled lightly.

"The five million she received must have been invested in something, now she can't withdraw it."

“Calling around to borrow money from rich friends.”

“But no one is willing to lend.”

"I used to be lifted like an egg, but now the wall is falling and everyone is avoiding me. People's hearts are truly cold."

Hearing those stories, I don't feel gloating. Just felt... a little bitter. That was the family I used to do my best to try to integrate into. A place full of calculations, coldness and exchange of interests, without any warmth. Leaving there was probably the best decision I've ever made in my life.

"What about Hua Vi? Is there any movement?" I asked.

"Not yet." Lawyer Chu replied. “The three-day period will end tomorrow.”

"If by five o'clock tomorrow afternoon the money is still not in my account, I will officially file a lawsuit with the court."

“At that time, she will become a defendant on the charge of ‘illegal possession of property’.”

“Okay, it's been hard for you.”

“It's not difficult, this... is quite interesting to fight.”

Hanging up, I gently rubbed my tense temples. Opened my email inbox and was about to handle some junk emails when a new email suddenly appeared. The sender's name made my heart stop for a beat.

“Maison Reve.”

“House of dreams.”