He Chose Her On Our Wedding Night So I Took Everything Chapter 23
By the time he finished, he sounded like a true victim.
Eric sat beside him, his eyes fixed on me the entire time.
“Elodie, if you’re willing to restore the original plan, we can withdraw the demand letter. The other misunderstandings can be handled privately, as well.”
I handed a copy of the cooperation framework—with its blank signature page—to the moderator.
“This is the project they are asking us to restore.”
The moderator flipped to the last page and looked up.
“Neither party has signed this.”
“Because it was still in the risk assessment stage,” I said.
Then I handed over the cancellation record from the County Clerk’s Office.
“We also never obtained a marriage license. On the night the ceremony ended, I clearly stated that the relationship was over. The next day, written notice was delivered.”
Eric’s father’s face darkened.
“A verbal promise is still a promise.”
Wyatt spoke up.
“Please identify the time, content, and authorized party for that promise. Baker Reed will be happy to verify it.”
The other side of the table fell silent.
I took out my phone but didn’t play the recording just yet.
“Mr. Hawthorne, in your demand letter, you state that the marriage and the business deal were unrelated, and that this is simply a case of me retaliating after a breakup.”
“Is that your official position?”