Chapter 29 If I can't have it, I'll destroy it!

Ye Yu paused, then spoke gently:

"Ms. Nora, did the contract you signed with the Xie Group include a clause on compensation for reputational damage?"

Jiang Shiyuan's breath hitched. "I'm sorry, I don't remember."

Back then, she only wanted to help Xie Jinghuai, and she didn't read the contract carefully or pay any attention to it.

At that time, she still dreamed of living in harmony with him, growing old together.

Even though she knew he didn't love her, she never considered divorce.

Ye Yu smiled calmly but not impatiently, "It's alright, I'll review the contract later. But if there is a problem, you'll have to pay Xie's Group an additional 50 million in liquidated damages, bringing the total to 150 million."

"One hundred and fifty million?!" Jiang Shiyuan stared in astonishment.

Since partnering with the Xie Group, she has indeed made a considerable amount of money over the past two years. However, she used a portion of it to buy her current house, leaving her with only 100 million yuan at most.

Now, Xie Jinghuai is demanding an additional 50 million yuan in breach of contract fees. Even if she sells the house, she can't raise that 50 million yuan in a short time. Moreover, with the house prices plummeting, she won't get much money from selling it.

I'm running out of money.

Jiang Shiyuan rubbed his forehead in deep thought, pacing back and forth.

Xie Jinghuai's expression softened slightly, his previously tense limbs slowly relaxed, and his expression regained its former confidence and arrogance.

He knew that he had regained control of the situation!

"Senior, let's discuss the contract termination later."

Jiang Shiyuan had no choice but to grit her teeth and think long-term. "I really can't come up with that much right now. I'll try to raise the money..."

"You insist on terminating the contract with the Xie Group, is that right? I understand." Ye Yu tapped his fingertip on the Bluetooth headset, a composed smile spreading across his handsome and refined face.

Jiang Shiyuan's pupils contracted: "?!"

When did she say that?

She didn't say that, did she?

Is it really true that pregnancy makes you stupid for three years?!

At the same time, Xie Jinghuai's dark eyes flashed with anger, and he exhaled a breath of foul air.

Under the table, his large hand clenched into a fist, veins bulging.

"Since the penalty for breach of contract is no longer an issue, please sign as soon as possible, Mr. Xie, and let's complete the termination process today."

Ye Yu spoke calmly and deliberately, but pressed on relentlessly, “As for all the designs Ms. Nora did for Xie’s and all the commercially valuable projects she created, the intellectual property rights belong to Xie’s. Ms. Nora will completely sever ties with Xie’s Group.”

Han Xu was so angry that he almost ground his teeth to powder; one can imagine how red-faced President Xie must have been at that moment!

The first time in Mr. Xie's life that he set aside his pride in front of a woman was when he invited Nora to join the Xie family business.

That was an opportunity he fought for, risking his dignity; how could he let her leave so easily?!

"Can I terminate the contract?"

Xie Jinghuai's eyes exuded a strong sense of intimidation, and his voice was oppressive, low, and forceful, "But Nora has no reason to terminate our cooperation with the Xie family. This is an extremely untrustworthy and unethical act."

If Nora wants to collaborate with other groups again, the road ahead will likely be much more difficult.

Dark circles gradually formed in Ye Yu's eyes.

Over the years, he has helped many clients deal with Xie's legal department. The other party is extremely ruthless and never accepts settlement. They will drive their opponents crazy and make them bankrupt and disgraced before they stop.

Xie Jinghuai's words were quite clear—

If I can't have it, I'll destroy it!

The man's voice was so magnetic and penetrating that Jiang Shiyuan could hear it clearly on the other end of the Bluetooth headset.

However, she remained unfazed and simply said:

"Senior brother, I'm not afraid of his threats, and you don't need to care what he says. You can leave now."

Ye Yu smiled slightly, "Ms. Nora said that after getting to know each other, she originally wanted to end things gracefully, but Mr. Xie, you insisted on tearing that last bit of dignity to shreds."

Jiang Shiyuan: "?"

What kind of simultaneous interpretation is this? Is this a read-already, random reply?

"If she had known that President Xie was such a narrow-minded and vindictive person, she would never have chosen to cooperate with the Xie Group.

Please sign as soon as possible, goodbye!

After saying that, Ye Yu suddenly stood up and strode out, his body radiating coldness. His assistant picked up his briefcase and followed closely behind.

"Mr. Xie, it seems Nora is determined to break up with you. What should we do?"

Han Xu was extremely anxious. "Nora hasn't even submitted the car design drawings for this season yet, but we've been building hype for a month. This news of contract termination at this time is undoubtedly very disadvantageous for us!"

After all, the vast majority of Xie's New Energy Vehicle consumers are buying into Nora's design; they are Nora fans. If Nora were gone, wouldn't our cars be just empty shells without a soul? Sales would definitely plummet!

Xie Jinghuai sat there stiffly, feeling as if a heavy stone was pressing on his chest. His usually arrogant phoenix eyes were now thick and dark, filled with a cold mist.

I can't breathe, I can't breathe at all!

This was the first time in his life that he had experienced being restrained and manipulated by others!

Finally, Xie Jinghuai could no longer hold back. He immediately stood up, took long strides, and rushed out the door.

...

Ye Yu and his assistant did not go too far down the corridor.

"Wait a moment!"

Ye Yu paused, then turned back coldly.

Xie Jinghuai walked up to him, took a deep breath, and his voice was terribly hoarse:

"Are you still on the phone with Nora? I'd like to speak with her!"

Jiang Shiyuan, who was cooking noodles over there, almost dropped her chopsticks into the pot when she heard this.

Ye Yu smiled enigmatically, “My client has nothing to discuss with President Xie. I’ve already discussed what I needed to discuss with you.”

Xie Jinghuai's phoenix eyes suddenly narrowed, and with a swift movement, he snatched the Bluetooth earphone hanging from his ear!

"Xie Jinghuai! What are you doing?!" Ye Yu was utterly astonished!

He underestimated Xie Jinghuai's domineering and shameless nature!

He wanted to take it back, but it was too late.

"Nora, are you listening?" Xie Jinghuai's deep eyes shone brightly, and he immediately put on his headphones.

On the other end, Jiang Shiyuan heard the man's voice, and her heart stopped for a moment.

"If you have any opinions about the Xie family or about me personally, you can bring them up directly. I will fulfill all your requests!"

Xie Jinghuai knew she was listening, so he kept trying to persuade her, "Profit sharing, equity investment, or a personal research institute project? I can give you whatever you want."

Looking across the entire capital city, only I, Xie Jinghuai, can afford to give that!

"Heh..." Ye Yu laughed coldly in anger.

I really don't know what Ah Yuan saw in this guy back then. He only recognizes Luo Shang and not people. He's a perfect, sophisticated, self-serving hypocrite who puts profit first!

He eagerly awaited the day when Ah Yuan's identity would be revealed.

The moment Xie Jinghuai learned the truth, his expression of deep regret would surely be a masterpiece of art.

"Nora, I hope you can..."

Before Xie Jinghuai could finish speaking, Nora decisively hung up the phone, giving him no chance at all!

Jiang Shiyuan lowered her eyes and stared at the bubbling pot, a mix of pleasure and unease swirling in her heart.

Dividends, shares, project research institutes...

Xie Jinghuai was wary of her and never gave her anything.

Now, however, he's giving it all to her without reservation. No, to Nora.

She laughed self-deprecatingly.

Jiang Shiyuan, in Xie Jinghuai's eyes, anyone is more important than you.

Xie Jinghuai was left standing there, trembling under his suit jacket.

He had been high and mighty for half his life and had never felt so defeated!

But what he found even more unbearable than being treated coldly was the inexplicable end, leaving him without any explanation for his "death"!

Han Xu felt that the way his boss tried so hard to keep Nora was just like a man who had been abandoned, desperately trying to keep his girlfriend who had left him.

It's kind of... like a simp.

"Xie Jinghuai, look at yourself now, don't you look like a simp?"

Ye Yu snatched the earphones, his gaze towards him was extremely cold and mocking, "Every cause has its effect. I'll leave you with some suspense. Go back and think about it."

Han Xu gasped!

Could this lawyer, Ye, possess mind-reading abilities?!