When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Chapter 1320

Chapter 1320

I was mystified by what he said. They refused to entertain Bryson before, but all of a sudden, they wantto settle things privately? What are these people really up to?

When I remained silent, Zander took in a deep breath and continued explaining, “Both the Zieglers andthe Queens are prominent families in K City. There’s no need to go head to head with each other formerely two hundred million. Ms. Ziegler has also expressed that Mr. Queen’s investment will reap themost profits in the future. So, do we have a deal, Ms. Stovall?”

“You’re asking me?” I feigned cluelessness. “Mr. Hoffman, I’m afraid you’re mistaken. The plaintiff inthis lawsuit is Bryson. I’m just the assistant of the lawyer representing him and don’t have much of sayin such this. Sorry, but I’m afraid I can’t help you.”

Probably never expecting that I would be so uncooperative, a frown formed on Zander’s face, obviouslydispleased about the outcome. “Ms. Stovall, don’t fool around with me. No law firm in the entire citydared to accept this lawsuit; all except yours. It’s easy to see that everything about this has very little todo with Mr. Queen.”

A small intern couldn’t possibly have the authority to make his own decisions when two hundred millionwas involved. Needless to say, he must be acting under Thora’s instructions.

Before the lawsuit was officially filed, Thora behaved very arrogantly. Seeing that Bryson had noconnections or status in K City, even though she knew she was in the wrong, she still abused herpower and bullied him, forcing him to suffer a loss. Now that things weren’t in her favor, she wanted tomake peace to preserve her company’s reputation. Businessmen were indeed cunning little b*stards.

Alas, just like Zander had expected, both Bryson and I weren’t doing it for the money.

I lowered my head and chuckled softly, intentionally avoiding giving him a direct answer. “Mr. Hoffman,both of us were in the same batch before. I really never thought that my first lawsuit would be against

you as well. This must be fate, don’t you agree?”

Zander’s face darkened subtly, but he refused to give up and tried to convince me again. “Ms. Stovall,let’s not discuss personal matters during work hours. Perhaps you’re not satisfied with the conditions Istated? Could you be more forthright, so that it’d be easier for both sides to continue cooperating?What do you say?”

Zander was as rigid as ever.

Pressing my lips together, I walked past him toward the exit. “If it’s a truce you want, show somesincerity. Get your client to come and see us personally, or you can forget about this.”

Worried that something might happen to me, Brooklyn and Bryson both waited by the corridor. Whenthey saw me coming out, they immediately came up to me.

“How did it go, Ms. Stovall? Did he make things difficult for you?” Bryson asked with concern.

Before I could answer, Zander emerged from the pantry with a gloomy face. As he passed by us, henodded expressionlessly and left without looking back.

“He’s definitely bad news since he’s defending that woman,” Bryson spat while staring after hisretreating figure.

My mouth curved into a helpless smile. “Well, then. It’s a good thing I rejected that bad man’s requestto settle things peacefully for you. Mr. Queen, you won’t accuse me of overstepping my boundaries, willyou?”

“Of course not!” Bryson exclaimed with a grin. “I can’t even thank you both enough for helping me.Naturally, everything else is for the two of you to decide.”

“Great.” I nodded and told the truth. “The defense attorney said that they can pay two hundred million infull with the condition that we drop the lawsuit. I’ve rejected the offer on your behalf and expressed thatunless Thora personally comes forward to apologize, we will not settle it peacefully.”

“That’s an additional forty million. How generous of Thora,” Brooklyn joked.

“Forty million is nothing! It’s won’t bring me the same satisfaction as winning this lawsuit! You really dounderstand me well, Ms. Stovall.” Bryson beamed with joy. “Today’s such a happy day. This calls for acelebration and it’s my treat. Both of you don’t have a say in this!”

Having said that, he took out his gilded phone and called his subordinate and instructed, “Book thelargest private room in The Jade and get the manager to open their most expensive bottle of red wine.I’ll be there with my guests in fifteen minutes…”

I mentally rolled my eyes. This man was constantly flaunting his wealth, but unlike those truly filthynouveau riche, he treated others with sincerity and knew when to show gratitude. Hence, it wasimpossible to dislike him.