Substitute Wife, Genius CEO novel Chapter 206

Wesley said, "If you hadn't interfered, I wouldn't have taken her on. After all, I'm genuinely very busy. And when Summer first visited the old man, I explicitly rejected her. But once you interfered, the nature of this matter changed."

"You used me as leverage to threaten Summer. That doesn't sit right with me. Moreover, you're both adults; taking a step back is the best outcome for both of you and the most mature, decent way to say goodbye."

Actually, Wesley didn't need to say this much. It was his freedom to choose which patients to take on.

But if he took on Summer's adoptive mother, Xavier would inevitably be put in a passive position.

Xavier was his childhood friend after all, and it was out of the loyalty of growing up together that Wesley decided to meddle.

Otherwise, given his personality, he wouldn't say a word about a friend's marriage or relationship.

After all, no matter how good friends were, there had to be boundaries.

Lying in his hospital bed, Xavier couldn't help but recall Paige Brooks' earlier report.

The small company Summer joined seemed insignificant, but Harrison Banks was behind it, bringing a government background that couldn't be easily touched.

Sebastian Stone was a major lawyer with extensive connections in legal, business, and gray areas. Moving against him wasn't a wise choice.

As for Tessa Thorne, she was Sebastian's niece; touching her was akin to touching Sebastian.

To control Summer, he could only use Maeve Vance, which had the lowest cost and was easiest to achieve.

But now, Wesley had defected.

Then he really had to think things over. If he continued to clash with Summer, and Silas Sinclair stepped in halfway...

He and Summer would destroy each other, and Silas would reap the benefits.

The Sterling Group would definitely be suppressed by the Sinclair Group.

Xavier felt very annoyed at the thought of that outcome, clicking his tongue. "What kind of drug did Summer give you?"

Wesley couldn't help but think of the scene in the cafe.

Summer was crying, her eyes flushed red, looking incredibly pitiful through her tears.

But the next second, a snot bubble popped out.

Wesley chuckled out loud, casually saying, "Rat poison."

The next day, Wesley found Summer and handed her his phone, saying Xavier was looking for her.

Summer had blocked Xavier, so he couldn't contact her.

Summer raised an eyebrow in confusion, took the phone, and heard Xavier say, "Didn't you want a divorce? I agree."

Xavier said, "Come to my ward. We'll talk face-to-face."

Hanging up, Summer handed the phone back to Wesley.

Wesley said, "My condition for treating your mother is that you agree to his terms."

Summer frowned in confusion. "Why?"

Because Wesley wanted to help Summer, but he also didn't want Xavier to be put in a passive position. After all, they grew up together.

Wesley said, "Just consider me someone who likes to meddle."

Xavier's ward.

Bodyguards stood outside, not allowing anyone to approach.

Xavier's lawyer handed Summer a few agreements.

Xavier leaned against the hospital bed. "Half the assets go to you, and custody of Leo goes to you too. My conditions are: you must hide the fact that we're getting a divorce from the family, help me keep them steady, smoothly hold the wedding, and successfully secure the shares. In addition, after the divorce, you absolutely will not mention that we were ever married. Delete those videos, and they absolutely cannot be leaked."

Summer handed the documents to Sebastian and asked, "Can we go to City Hall for the divorce today?"