Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Mia had not only changed her stance but had also sent the top lawyer from the Lane family to negotiate with Timothy!
It seemed like Mia had truly outdone herself this time.
Upon hearing this. Jason realized that Connor had hit the mark. Indeed, Mia genuinely didn’t want any of Timothy’s assets!
However, as an experienced lawyer, Jason had dealt with enough divorce cases to understand that assets were the most reliable leverage; he was determined to make Timothy pay a hefty price!
Jason spoke calmly, saying, “These details aren’t important, Mr. Barrett. But for the divorce to go. smoothly. I recommend reviewing these documents. If you have no objections, you can just sign n them.”
Timothy accepted the documents with a cold expression, neglecting to read its contents. He signed the last page and then forcefully set the documents down in front of Jason.
Narrowing his eyes, Timothy warned. “Please let Mia know that if she changes her mind again in the future, she shouldn’t expect me to be accommodating.”
Glancing at Timothy’s signature. Jason raised an eyebrow. “Are you sure you don’t want to review it?”
“There’s nothing in there that’s worth my attention,” Timothy replied curtly.
Indeed, Timothy was known for his straightforward nature.
Jason nodded and retrieved one of the copies, placing it on Timothy’s desk. “As per the agreement, Mr. Barrett, you should start handling the procedures in the next few days.”
Timothy, however, simply gazed at the documents before casually tossing them toward Heath. “You take care of it.”
After Jason finished packing up the documents, he stole another glance at Timothy. “Even though Mia spent three years of her life married to you, at least you’re handling this divorce like a man.”
Timothy remained silent. He didn’t view this comment as a compliment.
After Jason left, Heath reviewed the property settlement agreement and suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. “Sir, are you sure you don’t want to look over the agreement?”
Was Timothy oblivious to the fact that he was on the brink of bankruptcy?
After completing her tasks on campus, Mia checked the time and decided to head home promptly for dinner.
Today had been exhausting, and she planned to rest early to tackle tomorrow’s workload.
Approaching the university’s entrance, Mia spotted Jason stepping out of a car parked by the roadside.”
Mia, over here,” he called.
“Jason, what brings you here?” Mia asked as she approached with a cheerful step.
Jason handed her a lunch box, saying, “Have some food to keep you going. There might be traffic on your way back.”
“Thanks, Jason.”
As Mia settled into the passenger seat, she noticed a briefcase. “Jason, did you come from work?”
“Yeah, I just finished handling a divorce case.”
As Jason calmly drove away, he glanced at Mia in the passenger seat. “Feel free to open it and take a look.”
Mia’s hand paused, a sudden sense of unease washing over her.
She retrieved the documents from the briefcase and saw the title “Property Settlement Agreement.”
As she perused the detailed list of assets, her face paled in shock.
After a brief pause, Mia spoke up, “Jason, are you serious?”
“I don’t joke about these things, Jason replied.
Mia couldn’t help but feel uneasy. “So… you probably haven’t gone to see Timothy yet, have you?”
“I just did. I came to pick you up right after.” Jason replied.
Mia felt a sense of dread wash over her.
If only she had clarified everything with Jason earlier, none of this would have happened.
Turning to Jason, Mia asked, “Jason, why didn’t you inform me about something this important?”
“Mia, I should be the one handling these matters for you. You don’t need to worry about it at all.
“Leaving a marriage with nothing is simply unacceptable. Asking for money doesn’t make you materialistic.
“These are all toxic beliefs that men try to instill in women, manipulating them into thinking they shouldn’t value money. But in the end, it’s these men who benefit,” Jason explained.
Upon hearing this, Mia couldn’t help but sigh. “I understand that you’re looking out for me, but my situation with Timothy is more complicated than that of other divorced couples.”
“There’s no difference, Mia. Trust me,” Jason reassured her. “I’ll ensure you receive your maximum rights and benefits.”
Feeling emotionally drained, Mia murmured, “Jason, these conditions you’ve outlined¨CTimothy transferring all his shares to me, along with millions in cash, numerous properties, and stakes in subsidiary companies¨Chow did you uncover all of this?”
Of course, Mia was aware of the Barrett family’s wealth!
Just Timothy’s shares alone held significant value.
How could Mia possibly request the entire stake in the Barrett Group?
Jason replied calmly, “Have you forgotten what I do for a living?”
“Jason, it’s unlikely the Barrett family would agree to these terms.” Mia remarked skeptically.
Jason replied nonchalantly, “Timothy has already given his consent.”
What?
Mia was stunned. “Timothy agreed? That can’t be possible!”
“He even put his signature on it. If you don’t believe me, see for yourself,” Jason asserted.
Mia swiftly flipped to the final page and confirmed Timothy’s familiar, bold signature.
Now, Mia was utterly bewildered.
How could Timothy possibly have agreed to it?
Was he not in his right mind?
Observing the traffic lights ahead, Jason commented, “Despite Timothy’s shortcomings, he’s surprisingly generous regarding your divorce.
“He signed the papers without even reviewing them. It seems he has a great deal of trust in you.”
Mia thought to herself: “Well, it turns out he signed the papers without even a single glance, just as I suspected.”
Considering Timothy’s character, it seemed improbable that he would agree to such stringent conditions!
Mia was at a loss for words. “How did the conversation go? Why did he sign the document without even taking a look at it?”
It was completely out of character for Timothy.
Jason raised an eyebrow. “I initially drafted it this way as a negotiating tactic, not expecting him to agree. However, I never imagined he would sign it without even looking at the content.
“He probably assumed it was the property settlement agreement you had prepared. That’s why I mentioned his apparent trust in you.”
Mia was taken aback. How had she not recognized the extent of Timothy’s trust in her?
As she gazed at the property settlement agreement bearing Timothy’s signature, an array of emotions washed over her.
“Mia, there’s no need for you to handle any of this yourself. I’ll take care of everything on your behalf,”
Jason assured Mia.
“Jason, there’s something I haven’t told you. Before marrying Timothy, I signed a prenuptial agreement.
None of these assets are legally tied to me.”
“What?”
Jason pulled the car over to the side of the road, his gaze fixed on Mia in disbelief. “Mia, did you really sign the papers?”
“Yes, I did,” she affirmed.
Jason cursed under his breath. “No wonder Timothy signed the agreement so readily. He must have been expecting me, hasn’t he?”
It seemed that Timothy had managed to outsmart Jason, the esteemed lawyer from Nord City.
Mia reassured Jason, saying, “Jason, this situation isn’t your fault. I never intended to ask for anything anyway. Let’s just accept it for what it is.”
Jason remained silent, grappling with the sting of defeat.
“Please, Jason, promise me you won’t approach Timothy about the property settlement. I simply want to sever ties with the Barrett family.” Mia pleaded.
After all, within Mia’s belly lay what she considered to be her most precious asset: her twins. With that in mind, nothing else seemed to matter.