Chapter 589
After Mariela left the hospital, she spent the past few days reviewing the Stark Group’s cases. The Stark Group’s cases were all major, involving large sums and lots of evidence. Even though the evidence had been organized before, Mariela reviewed each case again.
Mariela was career–focused and worked hard since her discharge, often staying at the law firm to work late almost every night.
One evening, Mariela got a phone call.
“Ms. Logan, Eason won’t sign the divorce agreement and tore it up. Perla fought with him this afternoon. Now, Perla has asked Eva to handle the divorce lawsuit.”
Mariela stood by the window in her twenty–second–floor office, looking at the busy city night. The neon lights blinked, and the glass showed her delicate face.
“I understand.”
Mariela hung up and printed a civil engagement contract and authorization papers from the law firm.
She took her car keys, locked the firm’s door, and went into the elevator, with Haylee following.
Mariela took out her phone and called.
“Hello?” The phone connected, and Eason’s voice came through.
“Mr. Herman, this is Mariela.”
“Why are you calling?” Eason sounded annoyed.“Don’t you think you’ve caused enough trouble for Jay already?”
Jaime had tried to kill himself over Mariela, leaving Eason with a bad impression of her.
Also, Perla had been blaming Mariela for the Herman Group’s bankruptcy, making Eason’s dislike turn to hatred.
Eason got angry.“Did you cause our bankruptcy? Are you calling to add to our problems?” Mariela chuckled calmly, “Mr. Herman, you’re mistaken. I want to help. I heard Ms. Olsen is causing trouble with the divorce. I can represent you in the lawsuit.”
Eason snorted, “Why would you help? You’ve ruined our family. Why should I trust you?” “Mr. Herman,” Mariela said calmly, “I need to clarify something.”
Mariela explained, “The Herman Group didn’t go bankrupt because of me. Jaime made bad investment decisions, causing big losses. The Herman Group’s money ran out, and projects stopped. It didn’t make money and had to pay huge penalties for breaking contracts. These debts were the company’s, and after bankruptcy, Jaime wouldn’t have been responsible. But Jaime mixed personal and company assets, harming creditors. By law, the court can hold Jaime and the company responsible together.
