Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 658

Janet had a fierce, almost aggressive air about her as she spoke.

It surprised Brandon enough that he unconsciously squared his shoulders.

Johanna didn't expect her daughter to straight-up ask for a divorce. But it wasn't an entirely bad idea, seeing as how indifferent Brandon was to her. At his current state, the man didn't deserve Janet at all.

"This time, it's all your fault," Johanna commented. "You've been ignoring your wife all this time. She has a perfectly healthy husband, but she is forced to live the life of a widow. Let me make things clear for you, Brandon. If you and my daughter get a divorce, the Larson Group will be regarded as an enemy of the White family. The decision is yours. I suggest you think about it very carefully."

"Janet," Beal interjected in a quiet but serious tone, "if you really want a divorce, I'll call our family lawyer over. He can be here by tomorrow." Brandon lowered his eyes. With Beal's words, he could tell that the couple were willing to support Janet's pursuit of a divorce. It was no mere threat.

However, the White family was a formidable force in Barnes. If he went up against them in any way, it would damage the interests of his company. Notwithstanding the losses he might incur, he also had to answer to the tens of thousands of employees under the Larson Group. He might be able to shoulder most of the burden, but he couldn't take the risk of endangering the livelihood of his people.

"What do you want me to do?" Brandon asked, his voice sounding deeper than usual.

Janet took out a folder and tossed it on the table in front of him. "This contract stipulates all the marital obligations you need to carry out as a husband. This is the least you can do for me. We are getting divorced otherwise."

She had a cold and distant expression as she leaned back on the sofa and stared at Brandon.

Johanna sighed to herself in relief. Her daughter had looked so distraught these past few days as she pined for her absent husband. Johanna had suspected that Janet might never give up on Brandon to her own detriment.

She was glad to see her daughter holding up her own during this confrontation. The White family had more properties than they could care for. If Janet somehow ended up divorcing Brandon, she could just take over the family business. She was smart and talented, and could definitely live a better life.