Chapter 12

"Everyone in the business world says that your grandfather had a keen eye for talent. Even though none of his descendants were good at business, he definitely struck gold with the grandson-in-law he chose," Theodore said.

"That's even more reason not to divorce," William responded. For his grandfather, for the family business, and for himself, he felt that he couldn't afford to divorce, even if it killed him.

"Do you still plan to coax him into working for you under the guise of love? Dream on," Theodore scoffed.

Anyone could say 'I love you'. Even a street performer could say it all night if you paid them. Did William think that by uttering these words, Brian would continue to work tirelessly for the Wang family? That he would receive nothing in return except a 'you've worked hard'? Only a fool would do that.

Brian was a shrewd man with sharp eyes. Could he believe William's lies? Theodore took a sip of his drink, feeling that he should give a warning.

"William, you're not a businessman, so you don't understand the mindset of one. Let's analyze this situation in detail. Actually, getting a divorce now might not be entirely disadvantageous for you. This is just a guess, mind you. Listen to my analysis. If you think about it calmly, you're the main reason why Brian has reached this point. But could Brian use this to his advantage?

If we consider Brian from a business perspective, he didn't divorce in the first or second year because his foundation wasn't stable. Divorce would only cause him to lose everything. But in the third year, he was firmly established and untouchable. His share in the company wasn't large, only the 10% that your grandfather had given him when they got married. The majority of the shares were still in the hands of your parents and your uncle. Although Brian could freely use these shares and had absolute control, they weren't his. He needed the consent of your parents and your uncle to use them.

If Brian used divorce as a threat now, as a compromise for not divorcing, what if your parents gave their shares directly to Brian? Then Brian would become the largest shareholder. In a few years, the company would completely belong to Brian. The Wang family's wealth would be swallowed up. Have you thought about that?"

"Nonsense. Brian isn't that cunning. He doesn't have so many tricks up his sleeve," William didn't believe this. If Brian had such a plan, he wouldn't have insisted on divorcing due to lack of feelings. Besides, the affection between the older and younger generations, and how his mother had bravely helped them when they were desperate, couldn't be ignored. How heartless would one have to be to reach such a point?

He also trusted Brian's character, even though he knew very little about him.

Theodore shook his head too, agreeing that he might be overthinking things. Brian was almost unconscious, yet he was still saying, "William, I'm cold." If he could say such words, Brian must have feelings for William, even though William had squandered them.

"Right now, our marriage issue isn't just between the two of us, it's a significant problem. We can't afford to divorce. There's still a chance to turn things around before we sign the papers. I need to rebuild our connection as soon as possible."

"He's handed you the divorce papers, and despite all the upheaval it's caused, he hasn't backed down.. The divorce is almost 99% certain."

"Can't it still be saved? As long as we haven't signed, no, even after signing, there's still a ten-day appeal period. That's all time. Stop thinking about other things, help me come up with a plan to prevent him from divorcing, or at least delay the signing time, give me time to win him back."

As long as there's time to win Brian back, he'll definitely treat him well. He can't let him suffer anymore. This is also the best plan to stabilize the family and the company. It would also make his conscience feel better. Hearing about what Brian had been through, his heart was truly unsettled.

"What can you do? Even your parents can't persuade him. Are you going to mobilize all your friends to speak well of you? If he's made up his mind, no one can do anything," Theodore said, unable to think of a solution, munching on snacks and drinking.

William rubbed his chin and furrowed his brows. "It's also my fault for being away on missions for too long. After the first mission after our marriage, I was in the army for half a year. But I was so focused on training that I forgot about being married."

A thought seemed to strike William, and he broke into a smile. Theodore stopped drinking, a look of surprise on his face.