Chapter 230 - Return bout (2) (1/2)
4 March, Municipal Courthouse, City K
A look passed between the civilian lawyers, wondering what Lexi was getting at. ”My former father-in-law as far as I can recall has never worked a day. And before you say anything his branch of the Yao family is a distantly related branch, so he has been in and out of my life as long as I can recall. And as to my former mother-in-law her family, the Gongs have a small company, but as to whether it earns enough money to justify the wealth her family demonstrate, that I do not know. But to support her husband and herself, I cannot see in-laws doing that constantly. Yet the two of them since Richard's death have been spending significant money over and above anything that they can source from their skills and resources.”
Having heard the mention of Gong, for both lawyers they tensed. Could Madam Yao, be related to Warren Gong, who everyone knew, but no one could prove headed the Gong Cartel. That made this job scary. Anyone who crossed Warren Gong usually ended up with an unhappy outcome. If Madam Yao was his sister, what was his position?
Gathering courage, one lawyer asked, ”Is Madam Yao's brother named Warren?”
”He is,” responded Lexi. ”A creep who tries to hit on any woman and has always made me feel uncomfortable.”
Lexi's two lawyers looked at each other. Could the situation get worse? A Special Forces solider and the head of the Gong Cartel. If these two fought, who knows who would be hurt. They just needed to find a way out of this case with at least risk as possible. They were aware that the authorities were occasionally still finding pieces of the last lawyers that went up against Warren Gong.
Looking at each other they knew they had to say bluntly what they had only talked about in the office, to protect themselves. The senior lawyer said ”Madam Rong, we have been talking about this in the office. Is there no way that there can be a compromise reached between you and your former in-laws?”
Lexi immediately responded ”Compromise, you have to be kidding. You have read the same doc.u.ments I have. They want Dominic to attend boarding school like his father did, whereas I want him to stay here in City K with me, and with the opportunity for them to spend time with him.”
Matthew said ”And the boarding school they are looking at is overseas. National Security protection will mean that will not be allowed…”
”Colonel, you have no say in this. It is your wife's decision, and we recommend a compromise because the wishes that Richard Yao expressed in his Will for his son will be given significant weight. That…”
Lexi knew that they were folding. ”Forget it. I have made my position clear. If you cannot follow instructions leave…”
Lieutenant Li, having witnessed the exchange added ”And remember if you disclose the Colonel's posting or other information those agreements you signed will be used.”