Trading My Ex for His Uncle



As expected, Anthony knew how to handle serious matters-he had far more patience than Monica.

When he saw Valarie's car, he immediately ran in front of it.

"Mr. Updike!" his assistant exclaimed.

Valarie was startled and slammed on the brakes. Fortunately, she wasn't driving fast, and her car stopped just inches from Anthony.

Anthony's assistant hurried over, still shaken. "Mr. Updike, are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Anthony replied, his gaze fixed on Valarie through the car window.

With a calm expression, he added, "Ms. Weir, I'd like to talk to you."

Valarie opened her car door and stepped out, her face icy. "Mr. Updike, we have nothing to discuss. Please move."

"Ms. Weir, I only want to apologize," Anthony said.

Valarie scoffed. "Your wife came here this morning throwing insults, and now you're here acting all apologetic. Are you two playing good cop, bad cop, thinking I'm an easy target?"

"Ms. Weir, I am sincerely sorry for my wife's behavior," Anthony replied evenly. "As for Zayn, he committed a crime and should face the consequences. Whatever the court decides, I won't protest."

"If that's how you feel, Mr. Updike, then I have nothing more to say. I've received your apology. You may go," Valarie answered.noveldrama

Anthony remained where he stood. "Ms. Weir, there's something else I wanted to ask of you."

"I doubt I can be of any help, Mr. Updike. You should try asking someone else," Valarie dismissed.

"Ms. Weir, you're the only one who can help," Anthony insisted.

Irritation flashed in Valarie's eyes as she asked, "What do you want?"

She tapped the steering wheel impatiently, a clear sign of her annoyance.

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"Because of what Zayn did, Mr. Genge is now targeting the Updike Group. I was hoping you might speak to him and ask him to let the company go. I'd be willing to give you half of the Updike Group's shares in return," Anthony offered.

The offer stung, but he knew it was preferable to watching the company go bankrupt.

Valarie frowned and asked, "You're saying Tom is only going after the Updike Group because of me?"

"Yes, Ms. Weir... If you'd ask Mr. Genge to back off, I'll transfer half of the Updike Group's shares to you immediately," Anthony promised.

"Are you sure you're willing to hand over those shares?" Valarie asked.

"Absolutely, I even have the transfer agreement prepared." Anthony gestured to the lawyer beside him, who immediately retrieved the document from his briefcase and handed it to Valarie.

She opened it and saw that it was indeed a signed agreement for half of the Updike Group's shares.

"Ms. Weir, the agreement is signed and notarized. As soon as you sign, it's effective," Anthony informed. After a quick read-through, Valarie made up her mind. An opportunity like this wasn't one to pass up. She closed the document and told Anthony, "Mr. Updike, since you're so sincere, I'll consider it." Anthony said urgently, "If you don't speak to Mr. Genge soon, the Updike Group can go bankrupt at any moment..."

Valarie looked up at him, her gaze

frosty. "That's your problem, Mr. Updike If you want me to go to

Tom, you'd better work hard to keep the Updike Group afloat untilthen."

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Anthony's expression darkened, but he knew he couldn't argue. If he angered her, she might refuse to talk to Tom entirely, sealing the Updike Group's fate.

Forcing a smile, he replied, "Thank you... I hope you'll act soon, Ms. Weir. After all, you now own half of the Updike Group..."