The Heart Left Behind (Cole and Yvonne) novel Chapter 375

I looked at Henry. Sure enough, he was as pathetic as always.

"Since you're here, let's talk about the asset division," I started.

I had already arranged for a property notarization. Based on Joplin Group's current value, it wouldn't be much even if they handed over 100% of the shares.

"I remember you and Grandma have a few villas under your name. Mom is alone, so she doesn't need too many—three will do. As for your savings…"

I smirked disdainfully. Henry probably didn't have much saved up anyway. "Mom doesn't need a single cent from that. But those cars in your garage could be divided up. Let's forget about the old ones. I heard that Chris recently bought a new car? That'd be perfect for Mom. Also—" I continued.

"Bastard! Are you trying to strip the Joplin family bare?" Henry interrupted.

"Is that enough to strip the family bare?" I asked.

I couldn't stop myself from laughing. "I thought the Joplin family was rolling in wealth. You shouldn't care about these petty losses."

I walked closer to Henry. His veins were bulging, and his eyes were full of hatred. He hated me, but he was scared of me as well. I could clearly see that his lips were trembling uncontrollably.

"You probably never imagined that I'd become someone you're afraid of, did you?" I asked.

Henry's legs were trembling, and his body was stiff with fear.

"You're being too anxious." I patted his shoulder. "I'm not going to hurt you."

I glanced at Mom, and she had a blank expression on her face. This marriage had drained her of all her strength.

I hadn't stepped in before because I had wanted her to make a clean break with Henry herself. But after waiting for so long without any results, I felt like I needed to take matters into my own hands.

"I happen to have some free time lately. Let's take a trip to the Joplin residence. I'll bring my lawyer so that we can properly discuss the divorce," I said.

Henry didn't have the courage to refuse me. In less than half an hour, I found myself back in that unfamiliar place.

"Grandma, what are you trying to say?" I asked, playing along.

Mom patted my hand anxiously. "Cole, I won't come back here."

She had been utterly broken by this hellhole. She would rather die than come back here.

I shot her a reassuring look. "Trust me."

Grandma watched our exchange and scoffed. "Cole, I've never asked you for anything before."

Henry had come back here after less than half an hour, so it was obvious he had failed.

Grandma looked up and said in a spirited manner, "Leave Joplin Group intact."

"Grandma, what are you saying? I'm very attached to Joplin Group too."