I didn’t even know what to say for a moment. This was unexpected.
“I told Leon exactly what I wanted, and he agreed to it. But he played tricks and went back on his word. He is so hateful. You were in prison at the time, do you think people would support him as president in the group? I gave up my shares and joined the directors in supporting him as president, but he lied to me in the end.”
The more Xiang Feng spoke, the more agitated she became. I wanted to comfort her, but I didn’t know what to say.
Finally she calmed down slowly.
I poured her a glass of water and sat across from her. Although she took good care of herself, the wrinkles around her eyes were still obvious. She was a strong woman in power. Now Yaohui Hua was in a coma, she not only needed to be strong, but she also had to take responsibility. She must be under a lot of pressure.
After I had been through a lot of things, I understood that it was not easy for her.
“Aunt Xiang, I don’t know anything about this matter. Whether you believe it or not, I have to tell you that I also thought that Leon and I were divorced.” I said sincerely.
“He didn’t tell you?” Xiang Feng looked at me suspiciously.
“No, he didn’t tell me. I don’t even live with him, I live in my house. Although we do have contact, we don’t get along as a couple.”
“Did he tell you that he transferred all of his shares in your name?”
I shook my head, “He didn’t tell me anything and I also don’t know anything. I also don’t know what he’s doing this for.”
“It’s because of my support that he became the president of the group, you know that, right?”
“Yes, I know that. He promised you that he would marry your niece. Your niece is in college, so he and your niece will marry when your niece graduates from college.” I nodded
“If you know that, then that means I’m not lying. But now that Leon hasn’t divorced you, so that means he was lying to me from the beginning. Today I just want to ask you what you think about this.” Xiang stared at me.
“Aunt Xiang, does this matter have anything to do with me?” I asked.
I didn’t expect this to anger Xiang and she stood up, “You said this has nothing to do with you? What do you mean?”
She was too angry, so I didn’t argue with her immediately. I just sat quietly with her and when she calmed down a bit, I said slowly, “I don’t know Leon and I aren’t divorced, so I don’t think it has anything to do with me, it’s between you and him.”
“If you don’t divorce him, he is a married man. Can he marry my niece?” Xiang asked.
I seemed to understand what she meant, “So actually you want me to divorce Leon?”
“I didn’t mean that. This depends on you. If you loved each other, you two can stay married. But Leon went back on his word, he has to pay the price.” Xiang said.
“I’m not clear about the details you talked to him at that time. You’d better go ask Leon about this matter. I’m not going to get involved in this.” I said directly.
“Of course I will ask Leon. I come here today to ask your opinion first. You’re not involved in this, but you’re still Leon’s legal wife. Will you divorce him for the sake of his career?”
I don’t hate strong women, especially some strong and capable women. I think they are my role models. Although I admire such women, I still hate it when they are strong towards me. Especially when they are condescending and make me give in to them.
I didn’t answer her right away, I just took a sip of water.
“Why don’t you answer my question?”
“I was still in prison when you made the deal with Leon. I wasn’t involved in the matter. Now you want me to make choice. I’m sorry I can’t. Leon’s career should be decided by himself, not me.”
“So?”
“So there was unnecessary for you to come to me today. The decision in this matter depends on Leon, not me.”
“I’m just asking your opinion. I’m not letting you to decide it. I want to know your choice first.” Xiang still insisted on asking me.
The more she pushed me, the more resentful I became. The more resentful I was, the less cooperative I was.
“Aunt Xiang, it’s time for work, I have to go to a meeting. If you’re free, just sit down for a while. I’ll have someone buy you coffee. If you’re busy, then I’ll see you off.” I said.
“I came to see you just to get your answer. Do you think I’ll leave before I get it?” Xiang didn’t want to leave and she said directly.
“What answer do you want?” I was also a little annoyed.
“Would you agree to divorce Leon if your marriage with him would affect his career?”
“Why do you ask that? I’ve signed the divorce papers, do you think I agree or disagree? Do I have a choice?” I smirked.
“Do you think Leon can fool me forever? Since he doesn’t keep his word, then he shouldn’t blame me for doing something bad to him. Within a month, if Leon doesn’t divorce you and marry my niece, the shareholders of my Feng family will quit the Hua Group. Leave him alone on the board. When his father was healthy, he had to respect our Feng family. Now that he has the power, he doesn’t even care about my feelings. Since that’s the case, I’ll let him know the consequences of betraying me.” Xiang also sneered
That was what she was here for today. That’s what she was going to tell me.
I didn’t comment in the face of her threats. I really didn’t know anything about it, and Leon had done all this behind my back. I also didn’t know how to face this matter.
But I believed that Xiang’s threat was not meant to intimidate me. Feng family was very influential in Hua Group. When Yaohui Hua was the chairman of the company, he also did respect Feng family’s opinion in the company. If Feng family all quit the company, Hua Group couldn’t afford the impact this would bring.
Now Leon was the president of Hua Group. He needed to responsible for the group. If his personal matters affected Hua Group’s development or even made it go bankrupt, then he would be ruined. He also was sorry for his father who was still in a coma.
Last night Leon was lamenting that things were unpredictable, but today something happened. Maybe he knew this day would come
“Nala Yao, what are you thinking about? I’m asking you.” Xiang’s follow-up question brought me out of my thoughts.
“I’ll persuade Leon to divorce me and then let him marry your niece, what do you think?”
“Are you serious?” Xiang said in a disbelieving tone.
“Yes, but I can’t promise I can convince him to divorce me, I’ll try my best.”