The Divorced Military Queen Awakens (by Sadie Baxter) novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52 Dog Fight

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“Trent, you trusted your mother, didn’t you? What about now? Do you still trust her?” Quinn asked sarcastically.

Trent paused, a flash of embarrassment crossing his face. He turned to look at Penelope and Jacinda in surprise. “When I bailed you two out, didn’t you promise me you wouldn’t do this again?”

Penelope and Jacinda instinctively shrank back.

Sidonie backed the duo up by saying, “Mrs. Grafton and Jacinda are just upset because Quinn has refused to write an apology letter, right? After all, you all were practically family before. Isn’t that a bit too much?”

With that, Sidonie turned her gaze toward Quinn and said, “If I were in your shoes, I would never kick someone when they’re down.”

With a face full of gratitude, Jacinda looked at Sidonie and said, “Sidonie, you’re so kind. You’re not holding my past mistakes against me. Once Trent and Quinn get divorced, I’ll make sure he marries you right away!”

With a chuckle, Quinn watched as Sidonie and Jacinda acted like sisters, seemingly forgetting their previous squabbles. It was as if they had completely forgotten how they had been in a dog fight with each other, even shifting blame onto each other at the police station.

Before long, it was time for the press conference. The attendees weren’t just numerous reporters, but also included some of the top brass from Grafton Technologies and representatives from companies that had business dealings with Grafton Technologies.

Quinn and Trent were seated at the center of the stage.

Trent opened his mouth to say, “I’ve called this press conference today to announce that Ms. Quinn Bridger and I have decided to officially divorce.”

As soon as those words were spoken, the scene instantly erupted into a flurry of whispers.

However, Trent continued, “The drone application patent that Ms. Quinn Bridger applied for during the marriage will, after the divorce is finalized, belong to Grafton Technologies. It will be specifically developed by Grafton Technologies.”

The buzz of conversation at the scene grew even louder.

“Due to the divorce, I will compensate Ms. Quinn Bridger financially. This compensation will not drain the resources of Grafton Technologies, as I will mortgage a portion of my shares to Ms. Quinn Bridger.”

“What?” Quinn was taken aback.

The shares Trent held were still in their lock–up period, making them impossible to sell.

Moreover, the transfer of shares involved a series of procedures, and subsequent approval from other shareholders was also needed.

Moreover, the shares were in a lock–up period, so it was absolutely impossible for them to be truly transferred just because of a divorce.

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In other words, Trent was merely tossing out a casual comment, with absolutely no intention of parting with any of his money.

“This isn’t what we agreed on before!” Quinn abruptly stood up, staring at Trent with a cold gaze.

Trent said. “Yes. I did promise to give you cash, but I never intended to use the company’s funds to pay for our divorce. All the money in my personal account has been invested in the company’s operations. It’s a critical time for the company’s growth. Are you really willing to jeopardize the company’s future just for the sake of money?”

With his statement, Trent established his image as someone wholly dedicated to the company and painted Quinn as an unreasonable person.

Immediately, the higher–ups in the company looked at Quinn, their gazes filled with disbelief.

Penelope was even more upset, berating, “Trent has given his all for the company, yet all you think about is taking the money and leaving. Since marrying my son, you’ve only ever sat back and enjoyed the fruits of his labor. Now, you’ve become completely money–minded!”

Jacinda was even more indignant as she accused, “Quinn, are you really willing to sacrifice the interests of everyone in the company for your own gain? This company was built by many colleagues and Trent together. It’s not your personal piggy bank!”

Once those words were spoken, Jacinda seemed to have positioned herself on a moral high ground, while Quinn was painted as a selfish and despicable person.

Even though the higher–ups in the company were well aware of how much effort Quinn had put into the company’s development over the years, they all kept their mouths shut when it came to their personal

interests.

With a cool gaze, Quinn observed Penelope and Jacinda pointing their fingers and hurling accusations. Yet, Trent remained silent throughout. A personal piggy bank? Who exactly is treating the company’s earnings like their personal piggy bank?

“Ha! What a joke! Someone is actually trying to mooch off their ex’s hard–earned patent after a divorce, scheming to leave them with nothing. That’s a move that’s more ruthless than a vampire sucking someone’s marrow out of their bones!” With those words, Harlan made his entrance into the press conference.

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