CHAPTER 041 The Second She Opened Her Mouth

country, and you’re trampling on her human rights.”

Emily shoots me a quick, grateful glance before clearing her throat. “I know… whatever decisions Mr. Martinez is making, they’re not personal. But maybe… maybe if we made it personal, just a little?” I raise an eyebrow, curious. “How?”

Emily looks around, her gaze nervous but determined. “What if Ryan drops all charges against Julie? And Julie drops hers against him. They agree to split everything fifty-fifty… and we all just walk away. In peace.”

Her words land like a bomb. For a moment, everyone is too stunned to speak. Then Ryan erupts, his face turning mottled red. “What the hell? Are you out of your mind? I don’t even want to split with my wife! And now you’re suggesting I hand over half my money?” Adeline’s eyes are cold and calculating as she watches her son, waiting for him to wind down. When he finally does, she says, “Ryan, darling, I don’t think you have that much money to be so worried about an equal split. What you do have, however, is a concubine with a surprisingly good idea.”

Ryan’s face turns even redder, but he doesn’t say a word.

Adeline shifts her gaze back to me. “Mr. Martinez, we’re willing to drop all charges against your… friend, as long as she agrees to do the same.”