THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 1163

How could a washed-up family like Elsa's ever measure up to the Forresters?

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Xander scoffed. "How could I possibly fall for someone like Elsa? If it weren't for her friendship with Mrs. Sylvester, I wouldn't have given her a second glance! Not only am I going to make her return all the wedding expenses, but I'm also going to sue her for damages for emotional distress!"

Frieda's eyes narrowed. "Yes! You're right, Xander. After all the time she's spent eating our food and living under our roof, just getting the wedding money back isn't enough. She absolutely has to pay for emotional distress!"

In her effort to curry favor with Elsa and get closer to the Sylvester family, Frieda had waited on her hand and foot, treating her like royalty. And tonight, Elsa had caused them to lose face in front of all their relatives. So yes, she would definitely be paying for the damages.

Xander's father lit a cigarette. "That's easier said than done. Refunding wedding expenses is protected by law, but claiming emotional distress isn't." He took a drag and continued, "Your mother and I are respectable people. We can't exactly go to Elsa's family home and throw a tantrum, can we?"

The glimmer of hope in Frieda's eyes dimmed slightly at her husband's words.

Suddenly, a glint appeared in Xander's eyes as an idea formed. He smiled. "Mom, Dad, I have a plan."

"What is it?" Frieda asked immediately.

"Since emotional distress isn't legally protected, we'll just have to use a method that is," Xander explained. "Either way, I'm going to make Elsa pay for this. Mom, Dad, listen to me…"

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