Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 399

The next afternoon, Allison’s phone rang.

The caller got straight to the point, giving her the latest on Reynolds Group.

“Several creditors have filed claims in court. Reynolds Group’s debt is now at 1.3 billion.”

“Shawn, as the main shareholder, has been abusing the company’s separate legal status and his limited liability to dodge debts. It’s hurt the creditors badly. A bunch of them have teamed up and handed evidence to the court, demanding Shawn be held personally liable.”

“All property under Shawn’s name has already been seized by the court. His valuable assets are impounded, and all his bank accounts are frozen.”

“And this morning, Cindy hired a lawyer to draft the divorce agreement.”

Allison wasn’t surprised.

Cindy had always lived the high life—there was no way she’d stick around now that everything was falling apart.

“Which lawyer did she go to?” Allison asked.

“Patricia from Summit & Vale Solicitors.”

Of course. Summit & Vale Solicitors. Allison knew that firm inside out.

She’d resigned right after Lillian invested in Summit & Vale. Then, when the Fisher family cut Lillian off, Joshua had looked into her finances. The Fisher family’s sharp legal team had managed to claw back Lillian’s investment in the firm.

And Patricia? Allison remembered her well. Ms. Wade had a reputation for a terrible temper—she was a storm cloud, snapping at assistants whenever something went wrong. The tiniest slip-up, and she’d go off. Joy had come out of her office in tears more than once.

Allison had heard plenty of stories. Patricia had driven off several assistants; most lasted less than a month. The tougher ones quit after a single day, not even waiting for their paycheck.

Usually, based on local legal practice, if the husband won’t agree to a divorce on the first try, the court almost never grants it—though there are a few rare exceptions.

To be absolutely sure, Allison decided she’d take the case herself and represent Grant in the divorce against Cindy.

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By the end of May, Allison’s wounds had healed and she was finally discharged from the hospital.

On the day she left, Javier and Linda came to pick her up in person. Olivia and Sabrina were there too.

Sabrina had been through a rough time after Ben’s suicide attempt—she’d spent over a month at home getting therapy, but she was much better now.

It was a Wednesday, a regular workday, so Joy and Breanna couldn’t make it—they were both busy at their jobs and couldn’t come to the hospital to see Allison off.