The Divorced Military Queen Awakens (by Sadie Baxter) novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53 Hot Potato

Chapter 53 Hot Potato

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Jacinda was oblivious to the fact that her words would only amuse those who knew the truth.

“Your brother graduated with a finance major, didn’t he? Does he know how to code? Or is he adept at making drones? How on earth did he manage to apply for a patent in drone technology?” Harlan questioned.

Jacinda’s face stiffened, and she retorted irritably, “Well, what about Quinn? What makes her so capable of applying for the patent?”

Laura, infuriated, stood up and said to Jacinda, “Quinnie is a graduate from National Defense University and the top science student in Jexburgh. Is that not qualified enough? If your brother truly had any competence, he wouldn’t be trying to seize Quinnie’s patent, let alone trying to dodge the one million five hundred thirty thousand he owes in divorce settlement!”

Jacinda wore a look of utter disbelief. Quinn? A graduate from National Defense University? The top science student in Jexburgh? That’s impossible! How could Quinn, a good–for–nothing, be so capable?

“Y–You’re just spouting nonsense!” Jacinda exclaimed in disbelief.

“You could always ask Trent. He knows it all too well!” Laura sneered.

Jacinda turned to look at her brother. Seeing Trent’s silent face, she instantly understood that what Laura had said must be true.

Compared to Jacinda’s astonishment at Quinn’s educational background, many others were shocked to learn that Quinn’s divorce settlement would only cost one million five hundred thirty thousand.

Before, Trent hadn’t mentioned a specific amount, so everyone simply assumed that Quinn’s divorce was going to land her a substantial sum of money.

At first, people thought Quinn was greedy. At that moment, however, they all felt sorry for her. After all, if it were to be a normal divorce settlement, Quinn would be entitled to at least half of Trent’s wealth.

“Trent, you can take the patent. All I want is the agreed–upon one million five hundred thirty thousand!” Quinn said, staring at him.”

Trent flew into a rage out of humiliation. The stares of the people around him made him feel like a despicable person in their eyes. “Quinn, I’m still giving you that. Once the shares are out of the lock–in period, you can naturally get your money. Why are you so relentlessly pressing me?”

“Huh? Am I pressing you?” Quinn scoffed, suddenly producing a stack of documents. “These are the statements from your personal bank account over the past two years. Just the jewelry you bought for Sidonie alone amounts to over twenty pieces, with a total value of over fifty million. Are you telling me you can’t afford to pay one million five hundred thirty thousand?”

Trent’s face changed instantly, but before he could intercept, Quinn flicked her hand, documents over the stage.

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The documents contained bills and photos of every piece of jewelry Trent had given to Sidonie. Each photo was marked with the price of the respective piece of jewelry.

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The necklace and earrings that Sidonic wore that day were unmistakably featured in those jewelry photos.

Just those two items alone were worth over ten million.

The crowd’s gaze toward Sidonie had changed, and there were even some who criticized her.

Sidonie’s face turned pale as she hurriedly removed her earrings and necklace.

That day, she deliberately chose to wear the expensive jewelry Trent had given her. She wanted to use her elegance to highlight Quinn’s inadequacy.

However, the earrings and necklace had become like a hot potato at that moment.

“Ms. Stonehurst, is it true, as these documents suggest, that Mr. Grafton has gifted you so many expensive pieces of jewelry?”

“Ms. Stonehurst, are the pieces of jewelry on you today also gifted by Mr. Grafton?”

“May I ask if these jewelry pieces hold any special significance?”

Several reporters who were close to Sidonie then promptly raised their microphones to ask her questions.

When faced with the reporters‘ cameras, all Sidonie could do was awkwardly respond, “These are just presents Mr. Grafton gave me as a friend. They don’t hold any special significance.”

“As friends, huh?” Harlan uttered languidly, “This friend of yours, Trent, sure treats you well. He can’t bear to pay his wife one million five hundred thirty thousand in divorce compensation, yet he has willingly given you jewelry worth fifty million.”

Sidonie’s face transitioned from pale to a rosy flush. She wanted to defend herself, but she was at a loss for words.

A reporter then asked Trent, “Regarding the fifty million spent on jewelry, did you use the investors‘ money? Earlier, you mentioned that all your money is invested in the company. Could that be considered a lie?”

Trent’s expression turned unpleasant. “This money has nothing to do with the company. I’ve never used a single penny of the investors‘ funds for personal expenses!”

After all, if it were indeed confirmed that he had used investors‘ money to buy jewelry for Sidonie, it would probably deter any future investments in the company.

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