14 May, Courthouse, City K

Madam Yao yelled "How are you threaten us.?He is our Grandson, and you and that b*stard" with that Matthew saw her pointing towards him.?"Threaten us with our Grandson.?You two risk him.?Emotionally and physically.?You dump him on people and just do what you want.?You should be at home taking care of him all the time, honouring what my son did for you and getting that b*stard out of Dominic's life."

"It sounds like you have made your choice.?Matthew you can do what you want now, I am sick of these two and trying to have a rational conversation with irrational people on the phone is worse that having a conversation with a dangerous crazy people in person.?See you on the video link."?The tone from the phone indicated that Lexi had terminated the call.

Matthew could almost image it.?Lexi lying on her bed with a smile on her face.?She had predicted this reaction, saying Madam Yao, an over-indulgent princess would hate her not being present because she could not attempt to intimidate her.?But that was part of her plan, make him seem the more rational to negotiate with before heading into court.

Matthew picked up the phone, switched it to silent mode and as he promised Lexi re-dialled her as he slipped the phone into his pocket so she could listen to the discussions.

"Mr Yao, Madam Yao, you heard my wife.?She wants the truth to come out about Dominic but is willing to give you a choice.?Accept the truth and stop this constant dragging everything through the court and remain involved in Dominic's life.?You are other than in a biological sense, Dominic's grandparents.?He sees you as that, and she does not want that to change.?Refuse, and she will do everything to keep you away from him."

"He is our grandson, and the courts will recognise that.?She cannot cut us from his life, and we will continue every effort to get him away from her as she poses a real risk to him and you, a step-father that poses an even greater risk to him.?He deserves the protection that we can give him."

Shaking his head Matthew responded "Protect him??Be realistic when your son was abusing Lexi when she was pregnant where were you.?Nowhere.?You let your son abused her, and Dominic and did nothing.?Lexi did what she could.?Now you claim you want to protect Dominic.?I only have one word for that.?Hypocritical."

"Who interferes in someone else's marriage.?Not us," came Madam Yao's response.

"And why would we.?When the arrangements were made, both families agreed that the two of them had to solve their issues," added Mr Yao.

"With that attitude, you wonder why my wife has taken the stand that she has."

Leaning back on the chair, Matthew watched the Yao's trying to intimidate him.?They had no hope.?"And do not think about threatening me with your brother, Madam Yao.?He would not even think about trying to do anything to me, because he is not stupid because he needs his legitimate businesses to survive to have a hope of keeping his position in his illegal group.?You, on the other hand think that that position intimidates people.?Not me."

"How, how, how.." sputtered Madam Yao.

"How dare I.?I am a general in the military, which I earned by my own efforts.?Then, my family is much more powerful than you think.?People like you do not intimidate me easily."

Matthew stood up.?He was sick of this game.?Picking up one of the envelopes he said "Let me make this clear.?Dominic will be staying with Lexi and I, no question.?Your choice is to be involved in his life or not."

He handed the envelope to one of the Yao's lawyers, before firmly placing his hands on the table and adding "And you may not like the consequences of your choice whether to fight or not."

With a slight motion of his head, Matthew exited the room with purpose, with Bronwyn trailing behind him.?After them moved away from the stunned room, Bronwyn turned and said "Boss.."

Matthew shook his head and pulled his phone from his pocket and placing it at his ear.?He said, "Are you happy?"

Lexi quickly responded "Absolutely.?They needed the reality check.?When did you give them the envelope?"

"As I was leaving.?I did not want to be in there to watch their reaction.?We know.."

"They will overreact when the matter gets into court.?You know I was sceptical in challenging them in this way, but I need them to back off.?I must focus on Dominic presently and fighting them takes my focus away from it."

"Lexi do not worry about it.?What will happen will happen, but you know the option we have.?As I promised you last night, we will not go that way, unless needed."

"You know I cannot help myself."

"Just relax for a little while before the link to the court is established."

A few seconds of silence happened, before Lexi added "I will try, but promise me if they push too far you will do what is necessary because I want this to end now."

"I will.?Talk to you soon."

With that Matthew ended the call and turned to Bronwyn.?"You may need to do something for us?"

"Boss, you know what my job entails, including dealing with civilian matters for people."

"I am not an idiot.?You remember what I asked you to ensure you could do if required with Lexi's marriage to Richard Yao."

"You think I am an idiot.?I have the paperwork and everything that I need.?However, I know I need to be ready to fight with the Yao's over the shares of Jax Corp.?With digging, I have what we need to prove that they have no legal right to those shares and everything else Lexi's parents gave Richard on their marriage."

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