The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 120

Fletcher's head snapped up. "What do you mean? You want to take my company too?"

"I don't want your company," Vivica clarified. "But Mr. Baird has already determined its market value. I'll let you keep the capital to continue operating, but I want half of its total worth."

"Which is approximately fifty million," Joseph added smoothly.

Loretta's eyes widened, and she couldn't stop herself from shouting, "Vivica, you're going too far! You're taking all the family assets, and now you want half the company too?"

"If you'd rather not pay in cash," Joseph offered, "you can opt for splitting the shares. However, that would be highly detrimental to the company's prospects of going public in the future. I suggest you think it over carefully."

Fletcher said nothing, turning instead to his lawyer, Gavin.

Gavin shot Joseph a quick glance before leaning closer to Fletcher. "He's right," he whispered. "In a situation like this, even in court, a judge would award the plaintiff a portion of the shares. Taking a cash settlement is the cleanest way to resolve this permanently."

Dylan slammed his hand on the table. "What kind of half-baked lawyer are you? I think you're a fraud! Whose side are you on?"

Gavin sighed. "Sir, your son has made such a mess of things that no lawyer could salvage it. Do you have any idea how many lines he's crossed?"

After taking the case, Gavin had done his own investigation. He had quickly discovered that Fletcher wasn't just guilty of infidelity; he was also liable for abandonment, had illegally transferred marital assets, had tax discrepancies in his company, and now, domestic violence. With so many charges, in the hands of a lawyer like Joseph, Fletcher would be crushed until there was nothing left.

Fletcher raised a hand to silence his father. Then, he looked across the table. "I don't have that much cash right now."

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