A Vengeful Ex-Wife

Chapter 350 A Loyal Friend

Maria evaded his question. "I want Summer's husband and Perry Tao out of the picture, but I don't have that kind of power. I would have to turn to..." She wanted to say she would have to turn to either Norman or James, but she corrected herself on second thought. "I can only ask you for help. Will you help me?"

"Did you run into Summer's husband?" James asked.

"Yes. I beat him up and threw him out." She didn't plan to hide it from him.

James went silent.

After a while, he said softly, "You know I'll help you."

"Well then, get them out of the financial circle of H City! Just like what you did with me back then."

James thought, 'She knows I'll do whatever she wants. Why did she have to bring up the past now?'

Because he remained silent, Maria repeated herself. "If you don't know what to do, just think about what you did to me before. Just follow that process."

The truth was, she brought it up on purpose to rub salt in old wounds.

Pressing his fingers against his temples, James said, "I'll take care of it, don't be angry."

"How can I not be angry? That son of a bitch had the gall to tell me to mind my own business! He even asked me to give the job back to his mistress! Just who does he think he is? Does he want me to just forgive and forget? And what about Summer? Doesn't he feel sorry for her? She's still lying in the hospital as we speak! That man is just the scum of the earth! I should've turned him into a eunuch using a knife!"

Maria's harsh words took James aback. Eyebrows furrowed deeply, he continued to rub his forehead. "Mia..."

"Don't call me that!" Maria exploded, refusing to be comforted. "Didn't you do that to me back then? I almost forgot!"

Knowing this was a bad time, James figured he'd better keep quiet and just listen to her. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Maria demanded, "Why aren't you saying anything? Do you think I'm in the wrong? Do you think I've gone too far?"

By now, James' head was pounding. "No, you're right. I was just reflecting on what I did." It was true. He was deeply troubled by the way he treated Maria back then.

His answer seemed to satisfy Maria. She finally calmed herself down and softened her tone. "My phone broke. I'll get a new one later. Anyway, I won't stop pestering you until you get that shameless couple out of H City, understood?"

With a sigh, she thought to herself, 'I can't believe I ruined my phone over such a stupid bastard.'

Knowing that she had calmed down, James asked furtively, "Have you discussed this with Summer?"

"What?"

"About banishing her husband?"

"No, I haven't." Was she supposed to? She was worried Summer would be too softhearted.

"They're still married, Maria," James reminded her gently. "They haven't divorced yet so all their assets are tied together. What if Summer chooses to forgive her husband? Our actions will impact

her, too."

This time, it was Maria who went silent. After thinking it over, she agreed gloomily.

"But how could Summer still want to live with that bastard?"

"You'd have to ask her." The truth was, it was a piece of cake for him to have someone ostracized. If this was what Maria wanted, he would do whatever was in his power to help her. But he was afraid that she was so angry that she made the decision by herself, which would most likely affect her friendship with Summer.

"You're right. I'll go to the hospital when I'm free." Maria sighed sulkily.

"Well, this is about Jamir who cheated on Summer, not me cheating on you, right? Don't let other people's business cloud your judgment." James frowned.

He should've expected this kind of behavior from her. Last time, she destroyed the Jiang family for a good friend of hers.

This time, she poured all her energy into teaching Summer's husband and his mistress a lesson.

Maria pursed her lips unhappily. "You said you wouldn't dare cheat on me. I believe you."

James turned her words over in his head. It was true, he said he would never cheat on her. But did he say he wouldn't dare? Anyway, he didn't dare contradict her now.

After all, she was the boss. He was willing to do whatever she wanted him to do. As long as she was happy, he was happy.

That afternoon, while Maria was in a meeting, James had someone bring a new phone to Maria's office.

The phone was a sleek white, and it was the same model as James'. The only difference was his was black. The two phones matched-just like their owners.

When Maria received the package, she smiled and phoned him first. "Thank you," she said sweetly.

As a shrewd businessman, James wasn't about to miss such a good opportunity. "You should express your gratitude through your actions."

Eyeing the Starry Roses in her office, Maria rolled her eyes. "Horny!" she spat.

"Well, thank you for your praise."

James took it as a compliment.

Later that day, Maria visited Summer at the hospital. There, she found Summer's mother in the ward with her. When she saw Maria come in, she greeted her with a smile and found an excuse to leave the two alone.

When it was just Maria and Summer left in the ward, Maria spoke up. "What's your plan?"

Summer seemed to be deep in thought. Finally, she said, "I know he went to see you." "How did you know?" "He told me." Summer gave her a bitter smile. "He came to the hospital with his mistress with a banged up face. Before they left, she sauntered over here and made a big fuss in front of me."

The truth was, she knew the cause of her husband's injuries.

She felt a bit guilty for involving Maria in their personal issues.

Tve never met such a shameless person in my life," Maria growled, her anger flaring up again. "And how dare Jamir show up at the same hospital as you after all that!"

Summer grabbed Maria's hand. "Thanks for helping me."

"Don't mention it. Summer, do you still want to live with him?"

Summer shook her head almost immediately. "Of course not. He's nothing to me now."

Maria breathed a sigh of relief, "Good! I was worried you'd take things too hard. Women should be open-minded. If your man doesn't cherish you, you should break up with him and find a better man!"

However, as she spoke, Maria couldn't help but feel a little guilty. After all, in the past, she had stayed with James despite him not treating her well.

"But I don't want to divorce him yet."

"What? Why not?" Maria frowned.

Summer might've been fragile, but she was shrewd and business-minded. "The villa and luxury items Jamir bought for his mistress—he bought them while we were still married. And he used my money. He isn't as rich as me, nor can he earn as much. I will not only take back what he bought for his mistress, but also make sure he has no properties under his name." He was heartless. He shouldn't blame her for treating him in kind.

Maria beamed and gave her a thumbs-up sign. "Well done!" Back then, Maria had come out of her divorce with James penniless. Even the three-million-dollar alimony went to Judy and her nephew. At that time, she had nothing!

"Anyways, I'm leaving the hospital tomorrow," Summer continued. "I plan to stay with my mom first." Her mother actually approved of the divorce.

Maria shook her head firmly. "No. How can you go back to your mother's home? If you do, I bet your husband will make his mistress live in your house while you're gone. Then, she'll take over your

house. Is that what you want? Let me tell you this: you have to keep fighting until you win the battle. An excellent soldier won't leave the battlefield at will. If there is someone who should leave, it's him. We have to fight to the end, Summer!"

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