The Smith family doesn't think there's anything wrong with their mentality of being left behind. They feel that it is their family's property. Now that their eldest brother has passed away, they can't just be taken away by a woman with a foreign surname or even a foreign race.
More importantly, although Paul is a descendant of the Smith family, he chooses to stand with his mother. Naturally, he is not willing to let his parents' hard-earned foundation be divided up by several uncles, so he resolutely chooses to start a family with his mother. The United States moved to China and even moved its law firms from the United States.
Paul didn't tell anyone in the Smith family that his mother was getting married, but somehow the news leaked out, and as a result, his uncle Jimmy flew over.
Han Meiqing saw that he was making trouble for a while, and finally the topic fell on the equity of Smith Law Firm, so she said with a cold expression: "Since you have never said anything about the equity of Smith Law Firm, then I will break up with you." Talk about it;"
At this point, Han Meiqing cleared her throat and continued: "Smith Law Firm was established by my late husband and I over decades of hard work. The equity structure is also very simple;"
"We each held 50% of the shares at first. Later, as the law firm grew bigger and bigger, many lawyers joined in, so we took out a total of 30% of the shares to encourage those who made great contributions and were promoted to partners in the firm. Excellent lawyer;�
"Now the 30% equity is in the firm's option pool. In addition to the 30%, my late husband and I each hold 35% of the remaining 70%;"
�According to his lifetime will, after his death, half of his equity will be shared by me and my son Paul, so the current equity structure of Smith Law Firm is: 30% of the option pool, I hold 52.5% of the shares, and Paul holds 52.5% of the shares. 17.5%. Throughout our development, we have not received investment from any investment banking institution, fund or individual;"
"So, not a single bit of equity in this belongs to the so-called Smith family, so how to dispose of these shares has nothing to do with you or the so-called Smith family."
Jimmy didn't expect Han Meiqing to explain the matter in such detail. He felt a little embarrassed on his face and immediately said loudly: "Sister-in-law, you are so heartless to say that. When you and my eldest brother started a business, my father gave you One million U.S. dollars was originally agreed to be a family investment. In order not to affect your decision-making power to start a business, this million U.S. dollars only accounts for 49% of the equity of Smith Law Firm. You can't deny this, right? "
When Han Meiqing heard this, she immediately became angry and scolded in a cold voice: "Jimmy, you are talking nonsense! Your eldest brother borrowed the one million US dollars from your father, and the loan period was agreed to be three years. But it only took your eldest brother one year to return the money to your father. I was afraid that this incident would arouse mutual suspicion among you brothers, so I specifically asked your eldest brother to return one million in cash in front of you. If you gave it to your father, why would the one million become an investment? "
Jimmy immediately said: "Sister-in-law, you said that my eldest brother repaid the one million, do you have any evidence? Our whole family can testify that this money has never been returned at all!"
Han Meiqing sneered: "You're starting to act rogue, aren't you? Your elder brother didn't leave a loan agreement when he took the one million, and he didn't leave a repayment agreement when he paid it back. He just thought that we are all a family, in front of you. If I borrow it and return it in front of you, I can naturally prove my innocence. I didn�t expect you to be so mean!�
Jimmy said seriously: "Sister-in-law, let's discuss the matter. I hope you won't escalate to a personal attack. I won't say much else. The one million has not been returned. Everyone in the Smith family can testify. If you want to deny it, we can go to court. "Sir, it doesn't matter even if we lose the lawsuit. After all, we were a family before. If you don't come back, it will be your wedding gift from our Smith family."
Jimmy actually knew very well that the one million brother had returned it a long time ago, and no document agreement was left on the loan or return, so it was impossible for him to sue. The reason why he said this was to retreat in order to advance. Deliberately disgusting Han Meiqing in public.
He also knew that Han Meiqing was an expert in law, and he could tell at a glance that he had no chance of winning this lawsuit, so he flew over from the United States and exposed his shortcomings in public in order to force Han Meiqing to Give up some of your benefits in exchange for your own concessions.
A few days ago, another top law firm in the United States came to him and offered to directly acquire all the businesses and teams of Smith Law Firm in the United States for US$800 million in cash. The reason for the merger was because they knew that Paul had already transferred the law firm to Moving to China, I want to take this opportunity to directly become the most powerful law firm in the United States.
But the acquisition invitation was rejected by Paul when it was first sent to him.
The other party could only seek other breakthrough points and found other members of the Smith family, hoping that they could persuade Paul to agree. If Paul did not agree, the Smith family would definitely be tempted by such a large amount of acquisition target, and they would take the initiative to think about it. He could take the law firm back and sell it to himself.
In order to get a piece of the 800 million U.S. dollars, Jimmy was ready to play the scoundrel to the end and grab whatever he could.
Han Meiqing also guessed his tactics, but he obviously misjudged his own character. Even if he continued to cause trouble for the rest of his life, she would never compromise with him even in the slightest.
So, she said firmly: "Jimmy, since you said I'd see you in court, I don't think there's any need for us to communicate. If you have any objections, just say them in front of the judge."
Speaking of which, Han Meiqing added: "Today is the wedding of my second husband and I. You are not welcome here. Please get out, right away!"
Jimmy saw that Han Meiqing had no calm attitude at all, so he sneered and said: "Han, you are really a femme fatale. Our Smith family has paid so much for you and my eldest brother. It's okay if you turn your back on me now, and even... If you want to drive me out of here, do you really think the Smith family will give up? No, no! We will do our best to pursue fairness and justice, and we will never let you succeed like this! Keep the contract that the eldest brother borrowed money from back then, it will be the most powerful evidence in court!� JrNovels.com