Chapter 11 — The 20,000,000 Yuan Villa and the Tham Family's Secret

Neat vest and shoes. His face was serious and tense. I also brought my lawyer along. It was introduced by Giang Niem. A female lawyer specializing in handling marital property disputes, surnamed On, over thirty years old, works extremely decisively, and her fees are very reasonable. I'm here to negotiate conditions. The Tham family wants to get back the original contract and all copies. And I, finally, have the right to bid. The older lawyer on the opposite side was the first to speak. His voice was careful to the point of reserve.

“Our client hopes to be able to come up with a resolution that is acceptable to both parties.”

"First, Mr. Tham agreed to transfer the villa at 18 Van Khe Son Trang to her name for free."

I raised my eyebrows slightly. The villa is worth 20,000,000 yuan... Give it a go. It seems that the value of that contract is even greater than twenty million.

"Next."

The lawyer continued.

"Mr. Tham agreed to compensate her an additional amount of 5,000,000 yuan, as compensation for mental losses during three years of marriage."

“Finally…”

“As long as you hand over the original and all copies of the contract, and sign a confidentiality agreement, the Tham family will forever waive any legal liability against you.”

After he finished speaking... The meeting room fell silent for a few seconds. Lawyer On leaned close to my ear and lowered his voice:

“This condition far exceeds the normal divorce compensation level.”

“If you think it's not enough, I can still continue to force the price down.”

I didn't answer right away. Just look at Tham Nghien Tri. He sat there, head bowed, hands clasped together on the table. The thumb still rubs unconsciously as before. That little habit... But this time, he didn't have the courage to look directly at me.

“Tham Nghien Tri.”

I called his name. He slowly raised his head. Our eyes met. There are many things in his eyes. Not satisfied. There's another emotion that I can't read.

“I think using a villa worth 20,000,000 yuan plus 5,000,000 yuan…”

“Can you buy back my three years?”

His throat moved slightly. Hoarse voice.

“I know it's not enough.”

“So why do you still make this condition?”

“Because I can only give so much.”

He lowered his voice.

"The company's shares are in the hands of the board of directors. The personal assets I can use... that's all."

He spoke the truth. Although Tham Thi Group bears the name of the Tham family. But after listing, the shares were dispersed. The assets actually in his personal name are not too many. But what I want… Not money.

“Tham Nghien Tri.”

“I don't need a mansion.”

“Don't need money either.”

Everyone in the meeting room was stunned.

“I want you to answer me three questions.”

I looked straight into his eyes.

“Just answer truthfully.”

“I will return the contract.”

He frowned slightly. It's like I'm considering whether what I said is true or not.

“You should ask.”

“First sentence.”

I held up a finger.

“Three years of marriage…”

“Have you ever loved me?”

The atmosphere in the meeting room almost froze. The two lawyers simultaneously bowed their heads and pretended to look at the documents in their hands. Tham Nghien Tri was silent for a long time. It took so long that I thought he wouldn't answer anymore. He opened his mouth. Very low voice. But every word is clear.

“The first time I gave the copy design for me to see.”

That answer made somewhere in my heart ache slightly. Not any moment in three years of marriage. Which was before we even started. The young designer noticed that he would sit and read a book in the office... So she intentionally left him a chair. Turns out he still remembers. Just never said it.

“Second question.”

I took a deep breath.

“Your mother brought another woman to our wedding bed…”

“Do you know it or not?”

This time he was silent even longer than before. It took so long that the lawyer next to him had to secretly kick him under the table.

“Why not stop it?”

“Because I had an argument with her.”