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Chapter 169

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-29 18:03:25

"Look for her? Don't be ridiculous, Mom. Can't you see clearly yet?"

"That woman only caused trouble for us, she didn't help us."

"Relying on her is not as good as relying on oneself."

"Maybe something happened at our house, and she was the first one to enjoy the spectacle. Well, forget it, I'd better go find Dawson."

Sienna couldn't do anything in the end because the land didn't sell, and the Gregory family's mansion was going to be seized. They didn't even have a place to live.

In order to evade debt collectors, the older brother pretended to be insane and acted foolishly while staying in a sanatorium.

The Reed family was of no help at all, and she hadn't seen Peter for many days.

Sienna gritted her teeth and still came to Glory Group.

But she was clever and directly handed Lily a bag.

Around forty to fifty thousand Chanel, it was not expensive.

But it was enough to make Lily happy, after all, she was not used to spending tens of thousands on a bag for herself.

Lily came from an ordinary background, unlike these wealthy and privileged young ladies.

"Ms. Finch, I hope you didn't mind."

"How could it be? Thank you, Sienna," Lily also had a sweet mouth.

"Is Mr. Mercer available? I would like to have a few words with him privately," Sienna said with a smile.

"In theory, Mr. Mercer was not available today, as his schedule was packed. Andrew is on vacation, so I am the only one holding the fort. But Sienna has been so good to me, I can't let her down, right?"

"Okay, let me go in and inform them. You'll probably have about twenty minutes."

"Twenty minutes was enough, thank you Ms. Finch."

Sienna is no longer arrogant now, she knows how to be humble, after all, the Gregory family is still in crisis.

Lily took advantage and naturally got things done.

Lily made a phone call, not knowing what she said, and soon there was a result.

"Go in, Sienna."

"Twenty minutes."

"Okay, no problem. Ms. Finch, you looked really beautiful today. Being such a stunning lady, it's no wonder Mr. Mercer doesn't want to come home."

"Ah? Really?" Lily seemed a bit confused.

"Don't you know? Yesterday, I played cards and heard that Mr. Mercer has been coming home very late recently, and his rustic wife hasn't come back either. Men, you know, are most afraid of loneliness."

Sienna now realized that she had no attraction to Dawson.

Even if one is exceptionally beautiful, after all, they have already gotten married and are no longer a young unmarried woman.

So she actively gave up the idea of seducing Dawson.

But that doesn't mean she was always honest and obedient, she could also go and provoke others.

After coming a couple of times, I observed that this Ms. Finch, her gaze towards Dawson was off.

I couldn't say for sure, but I deliberately provoked him by starting an argument.

Unintentionally, the speaker, Lily, felt alive again.

After Sienna entered, she got straight to the point, "Mr. Mercer, I came to talk about that piece of land."

"The price was lower than before, I said."

"Sure, I accepted."

"Huh, you do know how to recognize the situation." Dawson didn't even look up, still holding the company's documents in his hand.

"But Mr. Mercer, I have an additional request."

"The price is so low, I accept it, but can you lend me a lawyer, not the whole team, just one lawyer will do, I want to file for divorce."

Dawson, at this moment, only slightly raised his head.

"You were smart."

"I know Mr. Mercer is unwilling to spend more money on us, but we do need financial assistance at the moment. Peter and I are legally married. He married a wife in a proper and formal manner, but she has been unfaithful both before and after the marriage. Not only did she have affairs, but she also had mistresses and illegitimate children. So I think it's not unreasonable to ask for a little more money."

"I don't care about your affairs with the Reed family."

"Mr. Mercer..." Sienna's face changed.

"But the lawyer can lend you, but there is no guarantee that the lawsuit can be won."

Dawson, being a very intelligent person, of course calculated the gains and losses.

Getting the Gregory family's land at such a low price was a huge profit.

But you can't really push someone to death, after all, the Gregory family had already given up all of Lorraine's dowry.

So it is only fair to give back a little sweetness.

"That's enough, even if I don't win, I accept it."

"That's good. I will have the company prepare the contract. Your brother is currently in a sanatorium, so who will sign it?"

My dad was capable, and he was still the nominal chairman of the company.

"Can we do it tonight? Let's make it quick." Sienna didn't want the night to drag on, so she decided on the evening.

Dawson furrowed his brows slightly, as he had planned to take Jenna to see Lorraine in the evening.

Lorraine couldn't refuse as long as Jenna was with her.

But for now, this business is indeed important.

"Sure, then tonight it is."

"Mr. Mercer, it's about time. You have to go to the city for a meeting," Lily reminded, knocking on the door.

Sienna deliberately added, "Mr. Mercer, Ms. Finch was really a super beautiful woman, you should cherish her well."

Dawson's face darkened, what did this woman want to do again?

Lily, on the other hand, had a slightly embarrassed and shy expression on her face.

"I'll leave first, and we'll sign the contract tonight," Sienna said, satisfied with the successful business negotiation.

I have to say, although her character was not good and her quality was also poor, her mind was smart.

The Gregory family, nowadays, both elderly individuals were in a state of confusion.

Caleb pretended to be crazy in the sanatorium.

She could only wander among these big shots, day and night.

"Let the legal department arrange a lawyer for her."

Dawson was also a man of his word.

Lily nodded.

Because she had received someone's package, Lily also helped when they were looking for a lawyer.

The legal department of the group had approximately twelve senior lawyers.

The gold medal lawyer was employed by Dawson, and no one dared to touch him.

Lily recommended the second-ranked lawyer, Josiah Fenner.

Sienna was very sociable and directly invited Josiah to have dinner, suggesting they could chat while eating.

On his way to the meeting, Dawson couldn't resist and took out his phone to send a Line message.

Just at that moment, Lorraine was taking a nap, with her phone in hand.

Dawson: What were you doing?

Lorraine: On lunch break.

Dawson: Are you tired today?

Lorraine: Not tired.

Dawson: After you left, you also came back to visit Grandma. When you weren't home, Grandma wasn't in a good mood. Jasmine even got irritable and scratched the flower house workers.

Lorraine: Ah? Really? Jasmine was very gentle.

Dawson: That was with you.

Lorraine remained silent.

Dawson: By the way, are you going to take responsibility for me?

Lorraine: Responsible for what?

Dawson: You kissed me yesterday.

Lorraine: ...

Dawson: So you should be responsible for me.

Lorraine: Dawson, were you trying to pull a scam?

Dawson: I was just being practical.

Lorraine: How do you want to take responsibility?

Dawson: Let's meet again and give me a few more kisses to help me adjust properly.

Lorraine: Mr. Mercer, don't take advantage of others.

Dawson: What is this called taking advantage of a mile after getting an inch? Is this how the phrase is used? Trying to make yourself look cultured? Let me tell you, as your lawful husband, in this city, there are so many women who dream of being close to me. I have given you such a precious opportunity, and yet you are still not satisfied?

Lorraine: So you mean I should feel honored.

Dawson: Figure it out yourself.

Lorraine: Stop being so nervous.

At that time, a wealthy businessman sent an invitation to a dinner party.

Dawson had a sudden inspiration.

Dawson: Lorraine, don't make a fuss. Now I'll give you two options. First, accompany me to the dinner party tomorrow night. Second, give me a few more kisses. Of course, you don't have to feel embarrassed, you can both accompany me to the dinner party and kiss me, I won't blame you.

Lorraine burst into laughter as soon as she saw this Line.

Dawson: You must be laughing now, right? Tell me honestly, did I treat you well or not?

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