Relentless Pursuit After Divorce-Chapter 1941: Summer Hall Side Story (143)

"I guess it’s my professional habit that I hate being labeled by others the most. If you don’t give me an explanation today, I’ll send you a lawyer’s letter tomorrow."

Thomas Smith’s eyes flickered.

Defamation can be serious or not so serious.

If this scheming bitch wins the lawsuit, it could lead to a criminal charge.

He’s not worried about going to jail. With the Smith Family’s influence, even if he’s guilty of defamation, jail time is unlikely.

But now, the situation for him and Olivia is very unfavorable. Helen Melendy, besides having Harry Hall’s backing, also has support from her parents and brother.

Even the Smith Family stands by her side, and if Helen Melendy sues him, he really can’t escape.

In ordinary people’s cases, defamation rarely warrants spending time on a lawsuit.

Lawsuits for reputation are usually pursued by those with enough societal status, as defamation affects their reputation and subsequently a series of other matters, leading to the desire to sue for defamation.

So, when Thomas Smith was convinced Helen Melendy was scheming against Olivia, he didn’t think about defamation at all.

He just disliked this scheming bitch and assumed she was exactly what he thought she was, never considering she’d actually sue him.

Neither he nor Olivia expected Helen Melendy to mention sending a lawyer’s letter, leaving them momentarily stunned.

After a while, Thomas Smith gritted his teeth and said, "Are you joking with me?"

"Sorry, our relationship isn’t close enough for jokes."

Helen Melendy replied with a mocking smile.

"You..."

Thomas Smith was speechless, his face flushed red.

"Helen."

At this point, Edward Smith, who had been silent, gracefully walked to her side and gazed at her warmly, saying:

"Big brother can lend the Smith Family’s legal team to you."

Edward Smith’s intention was clear support for Helen Melendy.

Thomas and Olivia’s expressions became even worse.

But Helen Melendy shook her head and said, "Thank you, big brother, but no need. You forgot that both my husband and I are lawyers by training? We’re best at criminal cases."

Helen Melendy emphasized the word "criminal," making even those ignorant of legal terms understand that "criminal" implies imprisonment.

Edward Smith smiled and nodded, "Indeed."

From start to finish, he didn’t say a word in defense of Thomas Smith, nor did Charles Smith and his wife.

Moreover, their expressions increasingly showed disappointment towards Thomas Smith.

With Edward Smith expressing himself like this, how could Olivia not understand the situation?

Allowing Thomas Smith to be sued won’t benefit her.

She hurriedly spoke, persuading:

"Second brother, you really misunderstood, it has nothing to do with Helen; it’s truly my own problem."

Thomas Smith still wanted to speak up for Olivia, but Olivia pre-empted him:

"I was the one who said that the antique Helen gave to mom and dad was fake. I spoke rashly without knowing anything, which angered mom and dad. Helen really didn’t do anything."

Originally, she thought she could use ambiguous words to incite conflict between Thomas Smith, the Smith Family, and Helen Melendy, but didn’t expect Helen Melendy would confront Thomas head-on.

She knew if she kept speaking ambiguously, with Thomas Smith’s stubborn mind, he would certainly continue to confront Helen Melendy directly.