The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 1535

Chapter 1535

Chapter 1535

As soon as Jonah was identified, the reporters swarmed around him.

"Jonah, are you aware of Ms. Carolina's claims for money against Ms. Summers?"

"I understand that after Ms. Summers burned down the house, you were offered a place to staywhich you personally rejected. Is Ms.

Summers' refusal to pay unjustified in this case?"

"Are you here as a witness for Ms. Summers or to support Ms.

Carolina?"b2 "Who do you hope will win this lawsuit?"

"Nick, Ms. Carolina is pressing charges against your daughter.

What are your thoughts on this lawsuit?"

Nick's life had always been arranged by Carolina. Within the Summers family, even Jonah had tolisten to her. What was more, his father always indulged his mother which forced him to be moretolerant towards her.

Fortunately, most of the time, his mother was fighting for his interests, so he accepted it. Apart fromnot having much power, he lived comfortably.

However, he had been paying close attention to this lawsuit in the shadows. Carolina had promisedhim that this money would be enough for him to start a new company. Even though Chloe was hisdaughter, after everything about the Summers family was exposed, he felt ashamed towards Chloeand he never thought of getting anything from her. No matter what, he still had some basic human

decency. As a father, he hadn't done anything for her, so naturally he had no face to ask anythingfrom her. But if his mother could get some money, he would hope so.

He shook his head and refused to answer the reporters’ questions.

Jonah, on the other hand, paid no attention to the reporters"

questions. His expression was cold. He walked up to Carolina with his cane and stood still.

Carolina frowned at him, "Why are you here? Are you here to testify for Chloe? It's useless. Sheopenly admitted that she wouldn't give me the money. Otherwise, she wouldn't be here today."

Jonah looked at Carolina with a calm expression and said, "Would you agree to drop the lawsuitright now if I asked you to?"

Carolina raised her eyebrows, "Do you think that's possible at this point?"

"Nothing is impossible as long as the court is not in session. You just need to tell me whether youagree or not!" Jonah said.

"I do not agree!" Carolina answered immediately without any hesitation, "I have been accused byeveryone. What do you think I'm doing this for? You may be satisfied with the current situation of theSummers family, but I'm not! Nick hasn't achieved anything till now. As his father, don't you feelguilty at all? You might be content with the life you have without any complaints. That's your choice.But I can't! I, Carolina, am selfish and can't live such a poor life. Moreover, I can't watch my son liveunder someone else's thumb. He always has to obey others, living miserable all his life.

So, I don't care how shameless and thick-skinned I appear in the eyes of others!"

Jonah's lips trembled, "You're even willing to give up your last bit of dignity for money?!"

Carolina said, "When I was the mistress of the Summers family, I needed dignity! But now I'malmost like a beggar! I want to live a good life and to leave something for my son. What is dignity?

Whose dignity can be worth two billion? I was forced into this. If

Chloe could have a good talk with me, accept my apology, and acknowledge me as hergrandmother, it wouldn't have come to this! Jonah, if you're not here to help me, then don't stopme!"

Jonah wobbled. He closed his eyes tightly, and after a long pause, he said again, "I beg you, dropthe lawsuit immediately."

"Impossible!" Carolina refused again, "Don't you get it? There's no going back. This time, the breakwith Chloe can only end in a lose-lose situation!"

Carolina was decided. After speaking, she stepped on and resolutely walked into the courthouse.Nick was moved by Carolina's words. Although Carolina used to manage the household, she didgive him the best in material life. At this point, she was still thinking for him. How could he not bemoved?

Jonah stood in place. His body swayed non-stop, and his expression was full of sadness andheaviness.

Half an hour later, the court was in session.

There were many spectators in the courtroom, Nick, Jonah, Wendy, Nathan and Kane. Damon andYasmine were the last to arrive, sitting in the spectator seats and watching Chloe's state at all times.

The judge first asked them if they wanted to reconsider to drop the lawsuit, or give them time tomediate privately. This kind of family dispute, if it could be kept private, then it should.

Chloe looked at Carolina, as if to say it all depended on Carolina's decision. As a result, Carolinasaid, "Five hundred million. If she's willing to settle privately, then I'll drop the lawsuit."

The courtroom was in an uproar. Most people felt shocked and found it laughable.

"In a blink of an eye, the money has doubled. This old lady's shamelessness is really beyondmeasure!"

Chloe gave a slight smile, "Ms. Carolina, you really have a way of showing people the depths ofshamelessness.'

"How could you say that? I'm your grandmother! Are you going to disrespect me like this in court?!"Carolina yelled.

Chloe chuckled, then turned to the judge, "Even if we could settle this privately, I wouldnt give her asingle cent. Since Ms. Carolina is so adamant, let's get started then. My stance is crystal clear. Iwon't agree to pay Carolina the money she's asking for. Not a billion, not a million, not even a dime."

Carolina scoffed, "You really won't quit until you've hit rock bottom, huh?" Once she finishedspeaking, she sat down, leaving her attorney to handle everything.

The lawyer listed several accusations against Chloe. As a young offspring, she had failed to fulfillher responsibilities. She showed complete indifference to Carolina, even displaying violenttendencies. This was referring to the incident a few days ago when Carolina was thrown out ofStarlight International. In addition, Chloe was accused of being verbally abusive and disrespectfultowards Carolina, including the incident where she set fire to the house, leaving Carolina homeless.

Every inappropriate behavior from the past that Carolina could remember was included in theaccusations. However, most of them overlooked the context and the causes, only focusing on theparts that were advantageous to Carolina.

Throughout the whole process, Chloe just sat there quietly. After a rough summary from Carolina'slawyer, the judge turned to Chloe, asking, "Defendant Ms. Chloe, is what was just stated true?"

Leaning on her chin, Chloe smiled faintly, "True."