Zhuo Jinxin looked at the power of attorney that Du Li placed on the table.
Resolve financial disputes first, then talk about relationships?
Zhuo Jinxin didn't think she and Xie Jinghu still had any feelings for each other. Given Xie Jinghu's personality, he'd be eager to blame all the mistakes on her. Legal mistakes, moral mistakes... Did Xie Jinghu finally find a reason?
If you insist on having affection, then all that is left is hatred.
"Is he going to kill me?"
Zhuo Jinxin asked Du Li.
Du Li couldn't answer this question. There were other people watching the meeting, so he couldn't say anything.
"No one is going to go beyond the law and put you to death."
Du Liyue's words made Zhuo Jinxin overthink things. After being detained for over a month and undergoing countless interrogations, Zhuo Jinxin had become sensitive and suspicious.
Zhuo Jinxin asked Zhuo Yue if she had put the jewelry away.
Du Li didn't know why she still cared about jewelry at this time, but Zhuo Chen had specifically mentioned this issue before Du Li came over. If Zhuo Jinxin asked about the jewelry, Du Li would say everything was fine.
"Master Zhuo and Miss Zhuo are keeping your belongings at the hotel. Your favorite ruby earrings are also safe. Master Zhuo said he would do everything he could to get you out. He even went to Mr. Xie Jinghu to ask for help. You know, we have to make some compromises to achieve our goal. If you reconcile with Mr. Xie Jinghu, you will still have some personal assets left. Master Zhuo will manage the remaining money for you. He promises to use the remaining money where it is most needed."
When Zhuo Jinxin heard Du Li mention "ruby earrings," she knew her children had seen the contact information she'd left in her jewelry box. The person behind that phone number wasn't easy to deal with, and she wondered how Achen negotiated with them. Furthermore, Achen had met with Xie Jinghu. Did they reach some kind of agreement, with Xie Jinghu demanding repayment first?
Zhuo Jinxin's expression was changeable, just like her conflicted mood.
What will Achen do with the remaining money?
Zhuo Jinxin knew she couldn't escape this time. No matter how good a lawyer she hired, she would still be facing jail time. But even if it was the same sentence, there was a huge difference between 20 years and 10 years!
Others may not think it is worthwhile to use money to shorten the time spent in prison, but Zhuo Jinxin can accept it.
She was almost driven crazy by the environment in the detention center.
She has never had to worry about food and clothing since she was born, so how could she have suffered such hardship!
Besides, Du Li also said that even if she and Xie Jinghu did not sign a settlement agreement, she was in jail, so how could she escape the court's enforcement?
At most, overseas accounts and real estate can be avoided.
However, domestic properties cannot be avoided, including luxury homes in Hong Kong and Macau, which will be executed.
Last year, Zhuo Jinxin returned to China with the determination to win. She brought her son and daughter back home, so how could she leave the bulk of her property abroad?
Her money, her expensive jewelry and personal collections were all stored in the safe of the Magic City Bank, including the deposits she had transferred back to her country!
"Ms. Zhuo?"
Du Li reminded her, "The meeting time is almost over. I may not be able to see you again before the trial. Look at this—"
Should I sign the power of attorney or not?
Whether the power of attorney is signed or not has no impact on Du Li, but it has a great impact on Zhuo Jinxin and her mother and son.
Zhuo Jinxin looked around, shuddered, and finally chose to pick up the power of attorney and sign it.
You really can’t do anything without money. Even paying the lawyer’s fees requires you to consider whether you have enough money.
After Zhuo Jinxin signed, the meeting time was up. Seeing Du Li stand up to leave, Zhuo Jinxin repeatedly reminded him: "Lawyer Du, the fee is not a problem. Thank you for your concern!"
Du Li was a little surprised.
Zhuo Jinxin has always been arrogant, but now she is willing to condescend and say nice things?
It seems that Zhuo Jinxin has really suffered a lot in the past month!
"You're welcome. This is what I should do."
Du Li left with the power of attorney.
Because the meeting opportunity was too difficult to apply for, Du Li had to meet Zhuo Jinxin first and then apply to meet Karl.
The Zhuo family, mother and son, have repeatedly emphasized how loyal Karl is. Du Li knows in his heart that how many years Zhuo Jinxin will be sentenced to in the end has a lot to do with Karl - Karl must insist on admitting the main charges, so that Zhuo Jinxin will have a chance of a light sentence!
Zhuo Chen and Zhuo Yue were waiting outside the detention center.
Just looking at the detention center gate from afar made Zhuo Yue feel uncomfortable all over. I wonder how my mommy can bear it?
Zhuo Chen got nervous when he saw Du Li, "Did my mom sign it?"
Du Li handed the letter of authorization to Zhuo Chen: "Master Zhuo, thank you for fulfilling your mission!"
Zhuo Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhuo Yue pestered Du Li to ask about Zhuo Jinxin's condition, and Du Li said that she looked a little haggard.
"But everyone in the detention center is like this. It's not like anyone is targeting Ms. Zhuo."
Zhuo Yue shed tears again.
"Brother, how can Mommy endure such hardship..."
Zhuo Chen read the power of attorney carefully and comforted his sister: "Only when we are strong enough can Mommy suffer less."
…
Xie Jinghu didn't expect Zhuo Chen to get the power of attorney so quickly.
With the power of attorney signed by Zhuo Jinxin, Zhuo Chen was able to handle the property under Zhuo Jinxin's name. Zhuo Chen spent a month to deal with this matter and returned 90% of Xie Jinghu's gift.
Xie Jinghu also pretended to say a lot of caring words to Zhuo Chen and asked Zhuo Chen what his plans were for the future.
"The money left by Mommy is enough for Yueyue and me to live on. I will find something to do on my own."
Zhuo Chen looked much thinner.
After returning 90% of the gift to Xie Jinghu, Zhuo Chen estimated that he still had approximately 40 million yuan in assets, including overseas real estate. The collapse of Lehman Brothers in mid-September had further depressed the US real estate market, making it impossible to sell the overseas properties. Zhuo Chen had no choice but to hold on to them. After disposing of almost everything else he could, he had barely managed to collect 90% of the gift.
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