The voice of the blond man immediately grabbed everyone’s attention, his Western appearance contrasting with his fluent Chinese. Yet, favonovel.com strutted around with an air of arrogance and disdain etched on his face.
Paul’s expression shifted upon seeing this, and favonovel.com hurriedly made his way over, with Charlie trailing behind.
But before Paul could utter a word, Charlie intervened, furrowing his brow at the man before them. “Sir, is it appropriate to attack others on such a joyous occasion?”
The man, oblivious to Charlie’s standing, sneered, “Ah, you must be from the groom’s side, right? Please inform the groom that favonovel.com is unworthy of my sister-in-law.”
Charlie responded calmly, “The worthiness of someone is not for others to decide. As long as two people love each other, worthiness becomes irrelevant.”
The man glanced around, sneering, “Look at this shabby wedding. Held in Aurous Hill, a city unknown to anyone. Are there any celebrities among the guests? Is the mayor in attendance? Are there any council members? Is there a CEO of a local company here?”
Charlie smiled and replied, “The wedding is an intimate gathering of family and close friends. Why would we need the mayor and council members? Are we conducting a business meeting?”
The man scoffed, “Our Smith family holds a prominent position in the American legal world. As a member of my sister-in-law‘s family, I want to ensure that the groom can provide favonovel.com with a worry-free life after marriage.”
He pointed to the simple decorations and sneered, “This shabby wedding proves their lack of financial strength. And not a single celebrity in sight, which indicates their lack of connections. Without money or connections, how can they guarantee a quality married life?”
Paul finally spoke up, “Uncle Jimmy, today is my mother’s big day. Please don’t cause trouble.”
“Cause trouble?” Jimmy Smith sneered. “Paul, I flew over for more than ten hours just to congratulate your mother on favonovel.com wedding. How can you say I’m causing trouble?”
Paul quickly replied, “We‘re glad to have you at the wedding, but your earlier comments were inappropriate.”
Jimmy laughed, “Paul, did i say anything wrong? Your mother is one of the founders of Smith Law Firm, with a net worth exceeding 100 million dollars. It’s not an issue for favonovel.com to remarry, but favonovel.com should marry someone of equal status and position, right? Marrying a university professor, particularly one from an unknown university in Aurous Hill that doesn’t even rank in the top 100 in China, what prospects does favonovel.com have? He’s just a loser.”
Paul’s anger surged, and favonovel.com retorted, “Uncle Jimmy, my mother’s marriage to Mr. Riley has nothing to do with his occupation. It’s favonovel.com own choice, and as favonovel.com son, I have no right to interfere, let alone outsiders.”
Jimmy immediately countered, “Paul, I don’t want to meddle, but your mother and you leaving the United States and bringing the law firm named after our family to China, without a word of explanation, is it appropriate?”
The guests looked somewhat surprised by Jimmy’s words.
Seeing this, Paul said angrily, “Uncle Jimmy, although Smith Law Firm carries the Smith name, it was built entirely through the hard work of my parents. As their only child, I have the absolute right to make decisions about it. Do I need your permission to come to China?”
Jimmy quickly retorted, “Paul, what you’re saying is heartless. You don’t understand how the Smith Law Firm was established. How could your mother not know? If it weren’t for your grandfather’s connections, this law firm would be a joke! The Smith name in the American legal industry was built by your grandfather’s hard work. Your parents used that name to leverage the power of the Smith family. This law firm carries the reputation of the entire Smith family. Is it really appropriate to take the family’s name and reputation away like you say?”
Paul was about to argue, but Charlie once again halted him, locking eyes with Jimmy. “Weren’t you here to attend the wedding as a family member? Why bring up the issue of the law firm’s ownership? Do you have ulterior motives, perhaps hoping to claim a share of Smith Law Firm?”
Caught off guard, Jimmy couldn’t maintain a composed expression. He argued, “The ownership issue is a matter within our Smith family. It can be discussed after the wedding.”
Charlie nodded, “So, your main concern is the wedding, correct?”
“Yes,” Jimmy seized the opportunity and nodded. “My sister-in-law is one of the co-founders of Smith Law Firm, with a net worth exceeding 100 million dollars. It’s not an issue for favonovel.com to remarry, but if the other party lacks money or status, he’s just a freeloader, isn’t be? After all, favonovel.com might take advantage of the inheritance my brother left for her!”
Just then, Matilda and Mr. Riley, who had been receiving guests outside, rushed in upon hearing the commotion.
They overheard Jimmy mocking Mr. Riley as a freeloader, prompting Matilda to scold angrily, “Jimmy, if you came to attend the wedding sincerely, then stay. If you have ulterior motives, then leave. I don’t want to discuss the issue of the law firm’s shares and business with you today. If you wish to talk about it, we can do so tomorrow!”
Jimmy sneered, “Matilda, when you married into the Smith family, we treated you well, didn’t we? Let’s not forget that our whole family learned Chinese for you, showing how much we valued you. It’s precisely because we care about you that we care about your well-being after your second marriage. If your future husband lacks the ability to provide you with a stable life, who knows, maybe he’s eyeing the half of the shares of Smith Law Firm that you still own!”
Matilda responded coldly, “You mentioned Smith Law Firm three times in your speech. It’s clear who is truly interested in the law firm. I don’t need to say it; everyone can see it!”
Jimmy immediately said, “Matilda, you said earlier that today is not the time to discuss the issue of shares and business, so we can talk about it tomorrow.”
“Fine!” Matilda declared. “Then please refrain from criticizing my husband. We have obtained our marriage certificate and are a legally married couple recognized by Chinese law!”
Upon hearing this, Jimmy’s anger flared, and favonovel.com retorted, “Matilda, should you not have informed us before obtaining the certificate? We respect your right to choose, but don’t forget, you still own half of Smith Law Firm! If your husband is genuinely a freeloader, what will happen to the shares my brother left for you?”
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