Chapter 936 - 930: Lawyer Brother 2

Chapter 936: Chapter 930: Lawyer Brother 2

Tiana Thorne looked at James Jules, whose face was full of flesh, and gently raised her eyebrow, the coldness in her eyes gradually becoming intense: "Okay, according to what you said, what responsibility do you want us to take?"

Naomi Kirby frowned, wanting to speak and interrupt.

May Sloane signaled with her eyes not to, as since Tiana spoke those words, there must be a reason.

James Jules didn’t expect Tiana Thorne to be so agreeable and immediately laughed: "Easy, I know you didn’t mean for my daughter to get hurt."

Tiana Thorne did not speak, waiting for him to continue.

"Miss Thorne, you are the eldest daughter of the Ford family, loved deeply by Mr. Ford. As long as you mention to your father about letting me invest in the land he’s developing in Azurea with ten percent shares, I won’t hold you accountable for this matter."

Upon hearing this, Tiana Thorne laughed.

This laugh was full of intense ridicule, as if she had heard the funniest joke.

Hearing this, James Jules was taken aback, and his expression turned cold: "What, you don’t want to?"

Tiana Thorne shrugged: "Do I look like I want to?"

James Jules frowned, his fat face seeming to be squeezed together, and said unhappily: "Your actions nearly caused my daughter to lose her life. Now, I’m just asking to invest in your family’s Azurea project, paying myself in a win-win collaboration. This matter can then be written off; what’s there not to agree to?"

"Let me calculate; a ten-billion project can yield dozens of times the profits. You invest ten percent shares but can get dozens of times the returns. You’re good at business; if not for today’s matter, I guess you’d never dare to suggest it in your life, right?"

After speaking, Tiana Thorne’s eyes turned cold, her voice full of sarcasm: "So adept at using Keira to make money; I suppose this isn’t the first time, right?"

With that, she flashed a cold smile: "Besides, does the Ford family, with its extensive wealth, need investors?"

Having been exposed, James Jules felt his reputation was at stake. He had thought that this young girl would certainly feel terrified by Keira’s actions and beg her father, making this business deal succeed without loss.

Unexpectedly, she was so hard to deal with.

"Then tell me, how do you want to compensate for my daughter?"

Tiana Thorne raised her eyebrow lightly: "Easy, immediately sever the father-daughter relationship with Keira, and we’ll pretend this incident never happened."

James Jules was stunned and exclaimed: "What!?"

He always thought no one could demand more than him, yet this young Tiana Thorne reshaped his understanding.

Keira is his cash cow; at just seven years old, she can earn him so much money, and the future is limitless.

"Clearly, you harmed Keira, and now you ask me to sever our father-daughter relationship. Where in the world is such logic? It’s impossible; Keira is my daughter, and no one shall take her from me."

Tiana Thorne crossed her arms: "Seems like I need to help you sort your thoughts."

James Jules did not feel he was wrong. If not for him, Keira would still be begging on the streets; he was Keira’s benefactor, treating her however he pleased wasn’t too much.

Tiana Thorne observed his arrogant attitude and spoke without any courtesy.

"First, Keira is a minor, a little girl too; forcing her to do things she doesn’t want damages her physical and mental health. I can therefore accuse you, as this is protected by the law. Even if you’re Keira’s so-called father, you can’t do this."

"Second, you and your son have frequently abused Keira, leaving many scars, burn marks, and whip injuries on her. A check will reveal this; your treatment of Keira carries legal responsibility, and her custody will fall to the state."

James Jules was suddenly shocked by her words, looking towards his son.

Connor Jules shook his head: "We have never abused Keira. Everyone knows Keira is a very happy girl. Next, my father won’t answer any questions from you. If anything, contact my father’s lawyer."

Tiana Thorne smiled, an enchanting face carrying a bit of malice: "Believe it or not, your refusal now will cost you a heavier price than giving up Keira’s custody?"

James Jules frowned, feeling a bit hesitant.

He couldn’t afford to provoke the Ford and Sloane families, yet he didn’t want to give up the cash cow he’d nurtured for years.

Connor Jules signaled to him, suppressing the fear in his heart, saying angrily: "This time, Keira’s injury is linked to you. I advise you to leave her side instantly, or I’ll pursue this matter to the end."

Tiana Thorne’s eyes showed a hint of danger, lightly raising her brow, her voice cold: "Alright, pursue it; I’m afraid you won’t."

May Sloane nodded: "No matter how good your arguments sound, the injuries on the child exist; you can’t argue your way out of them. Since we encountered Keira, we will definitely not leave her be."

Naomi Kirby also showed no fear, looking directly at Keira’s stepfather with cold eyes: "James Jules, I just checked; with my current family situation, I’m fully eligible to adopt. If you don’t wish for complications, leave here with your people; I’ll take care of Keira."

May Sloane stared at her in surprise, never imagining this usually quiet and indifferent woman would be so bold regarding Keira’s matter.

James Jules stared blankly at the three of them, each speaking a sentence to snatch the child from him.

Even choosing the future caretaker of the child.

He frowned, not wanting to offend the Ford and Sloane families, yet more reluctant to let go of a cash cow he’d been cultivating for so long.

This is when Connor Jules took a lawyer’s business card from his pocket and handed it to Tiana Thorne: "This is my father’s lawyer; if anything, contact him. We will accompany any lawsuit; please leave."

Tiana Thorne accepted it but showed no intention of leaving.

If she left today, these two beasts would certainly continue to intimidate Keira, and if Keira refused to say anything, they wouldn’t be able to help her escape their clutches.

Let alone take her custody.

Now, James Jules and Connor Jules indeed were her legal relatives, and they had the right to ask them to leave with the excuse that Keira needed rest.

Just then, the door to the operation room opened.

Keira had been given anesthesia and hadn’t woken up yet.

Naomi Kirby looked at her pale face, her heart aching, refusing to leave, and rushed forward.

Connor Jules saw this and signaled his bodyguard forward.

The bodyguard received the order and quickly moved forward, intending to pull Naomi Kirby away.

"Stop."

At this moment, a voice tinged with anger came from ahead.