CHAPTER 487: CHAPTER 487: HARSH TERMS

In the country, Aurelia.

At nine in the morning, City First Hospital.

The security corridor on the floor where Mr. Rhodes is located.

The lawyer, Chandler Rhodes, stood in the security corridor, handing a thick document to Ronia Ackerly.

Both Ronia Ackerly and Aria Rhodes stood in front of Chandler Rhodes at this moment, having arrived at the hospital at seven this morning.

Ronia told Chandler Rhodes that she agreed to his terms, as long as they could save Julian Rhodes, she would agree to anything.

Chandler Rhodes then instructed the lawyer to prepare the agreement, and it was only now that the lawyer had arrived.

Whether intentionally or inadvertently, Ronia indeed waited for two hours before Chandler Rhodes and the lawyer appeared before her again.

The lawyer spoke: "This document contains the division of shares in Zhou Ning, company assets, and all assets acquired after your marriage, all of which have been detailed and allocated. Moreover, it contains the conditions put to you—divorce Mr. Hayden Rhodes, and we will help you rescue Julian Rhodes, who has been detained."

"Furthermore, within this document, it is stipulated that in the future, neither you, Ms. Ronia Ackerly, nor your three children, Aria Rhodes, Walter Rhodes, or Julian Rhodes shall have any further connection with any member of the Rhodes Family, including Hayden Rhodes. Once the document is signed, you must immediately change the surname of your three children, so that they are no longer named Rhodes. Henceforth, you four must not harass the Rhodes Family, leak the contents of the document, or do anything that damages the family’s reputation."

"Should any of you four breach any condition, the Rhodes Family will have the right to reclaim everything you possess, leaving you with nothing."

The lawyer carefully explained the crucial points within the document to Ronia, ensuring she understood and did not feign ignorance.

Ronia’s expression noticeably changed.

What the lawyer explained essentially severed all ties between herself and Hayden Rhodes, rendering it impossible for her to even approach Hayden after the divorce.

The Rhodes Family calculated everything thoroughly, stripping each pawn with precision.

Yet the lawyer continued: "As soon as you sign this document, we will assign people to monitor Hayden Rhodes, including around Zhon Ning, as there will constantly be people from the Rhodes Family supervising him."

"The Rhodes Family will not monitor you or your three children, only Hayden Rhodes. From the moment you sign the document, Mr. Hayden Rhodes will also be barred from seeking out you and your three children. If he attempts to meet you and your children, the repercussions will be the same: you four will lose everything you have."

Ronia’s face twisted.

At this moment, she could no longer bear the pressure.

Looking at the document, a torrential hatred and venom flickered in her eyes.

The Rhodes Family was blocking every path for her.

The lawyer clearly saw Ronia’s changing expression, as if she had finally torn away her decades-long facade, revealing her true self.

Greed, desire, selfishness, ruthlessness.

Ronia was nothing like the gentle and virtuous image she had shown for decades.

She’s not human, she’s a venomous snake, ready to strike at any moment.

The lawyer continued: "Your family, The Ackerly Family, if they trouble the Rhodes Family because of you, damaging the family’s reputation, the result will be the same."

"Your friends, your relatives, if any of them learn the agreement’s contents, or seek out the Rhodes Family because of you and your three children, the outcome will also be equivalent."

"Simply put, Ms. Ackerly, once you sign this document, it would be best for you and your three children to disappear from Aurelia, to stay away from the Rhodes Family, and from Mr. Hayden Rhodes. Do nothing, lead a peaceful life, and nothing will happen to you."

"However, if you, Ms. Ackerly, out of greed or dissatisfaction, attempt anything, we will proceed according to the terms within this document, without leniency."

"I urge you to carefully review this document."

Finishing his words, the lawyer handed the document closer to Ronia.

Humans must know contentment.

The result of discontentment can be devastating.

It depends on whether Ronia can understand it.

Ronia stood there, staring at the document, not looking at the lawyer or at Chandler Rhodes; her eyes remained fixed on the document.

She wished desperately to tear it to pieces, to destroy it, to destroy the entire Rhodes Family.

Ronia did not move, as if time had paused for her.

She neither spoke nor moved, simply staring at the document.

Beside her, Aria Rhodes remained by her side, but at this moment, Aria’s state of mind was completely different.

Ronia felt hatred, anger; Aria felt delight, excitement, joy.

Severing ties with the Rhodes Family, having no attachment—signing this document would mean no further relations.

That was truly wonderful!

She never dreamt this day would come.

Just like she would never believe it would rain red.

But now, the red rain was falling from the sky, telling her she had a chance.

Many opportunities.

She could pursue Poe Vaughn, fulfill all the things she had longed for in her heart.

At this moment, Aria Rhodes looked at the document, her eyes lighting up with an uncontrollable brightness.

Ronia remained still, for a long time, as if stalling for time.

Chandler Rhodes didn’t have as much time to waste with her, he raised his hand to look at his watch, then glanced at Ronia: "If she won’t sign, let’s go."

Finishing his words, Chandler Rhodes turned to leave.

The lawyer showed no reluctance, nodded: "Alright."

He retrieved the document, following behind Chandler Rhodes to leave.

However, just as he turned, the document was snatched from his hand, and Ronia’s voice, sinking to the utmost, reached everyone’s ears.

"I’ll sign."

Hearing this, Chandler Rhodes stopped in his tracks.

The lawyer stopped with him, looking at Chandler Rhodes, who turned back to look at Ronia.

At this moment, Ronia looked back at Chandler Rhodes, her eyes clearly revealing many emotions: her hatred, her anger, her resentment, her venom.

All revealed.

This was the real Ronia, stripped of her facade, unbearably hideous.

Chandler Rhodes said: "Give her the pen."

"Understood."

The lawyer handed the pen to Ronia, who immediately took it, flipping to the last page to sign her name.

The lawyer said: "I suggest that Ms. Ackerly review the document’s contents in detail, there are many details that Ms. Ackerly should look at to be prudent."

Ronia paused momentarily, then quickly signed her name with the pen.

She didn’t look, nor did she need to.

Because she already understood the constraints of this document upon her.

But so what?

What Ronia wanted to do, no one could stop her.

"Here!"

After signing quickly, Ronia handed it back to the lawyer, her hand trembling.

Whether from anger or some other reason, her hand shook tremendously.

The lawyer did not accept it, instead taking out an ink pad and opening it: "Please, Ms. Ackerly, place your fingerprint at the signature line."

Ronia suddenly curled her lips in a smile, looking at Chandler Rhodes, and spoke: "Is this necessary?"

Chandler Rhodes replied: "For others, perhaps not, but for you, it is."

In an instant, Ronia’s smile vanished.

She looked at Chandler Rhodes, her eyes seething with hatred and vengeance.

But in the end, she said nothing, raising her hand to press into the ink pad, imprinting it upon the name she just signed.

At that moment, immense pain surged in her heart.

Crippling pain.

Decades.

The decades she’d spent obtaining everything, all gone in this moment.

She wouldn’t just leave it at that!

Never!