Reborn ghost seeing lady is pampered by her ex husband - Chapter 230

Chapter 230: Luther’s will__2

“I own fifteen cars and they will remain in the family, free for use by anyone at home with the exception of my five antique cars, they will be donated to the Citrus auto museum….”

“What!” Someone exclaimed before Cornwell could even finish.

The antique cars were worth about two hundred fifty million, how could they be donated?

Cornwell gestured at one of the junior lawyers at his firm and the man stepped out. “I invited the higher ups of the museum, they are already here to take the cars.”

The junior lawyer stepped out to assist in this process, an action that angered many of the Verdemonts. They were planning to sell off the cars quickly before the museum’s people could show up, now it was not going to happen.

Clearing his voice Cornwell moved his eyes around in search of something or someone. “Where are the employees?” He asked casually.

Ekhart who thought that the process was slow asked why he was searching for them. Of what use were employees during the reading of his father’s will?

“That’s because the next part is about them, i cannot continue without them around. So please, summon them.” He opened a bottle and sipped on some water and opened a coffee flavored candy. He needed the caffeine because this was going to be a long night for all of them.

In a straight line the employees walked in headed by the butler. They stood on the sides far from where their employers sat.

“To my long serving butler turned friend, I leave you the sum five million. I hope that with this money you will leave the confines of the family and start living your own life with your wife. You stood by me through everything at the expense of your own happiness, I have never taken your kindness for granted.” Mr Cornwell read.

Shaking his head, Ekhart looked at the lawyer as if he was crazy. “Is that even legal? That’s our money that he is dashing out carelessly. How can a servant receive 5 million? Is he even worth it?”

There were some of course that agreed wholeheartedly with Ekhart.

Paul dismissed his words. “Oh come on Ekhart, it’s just pennies. What is five million to us? It’s not even a half of my granddaughter’s monthly allowance. Besides, the butler really did take care of the old man so he deserves it. Go on” he jutted his chin at Cornwell.

“As for the rest of the employees, I have instructed DP holdings to distribute ten million amongst you. The percentage of what each of you will get will depend on how long you have worked in my home.” Cornwell paused because Paul kept swinging his hand from one side to another as if he was a concertmaster.

“Again, is it legal that he gave out our money to servants?” Ekhart wrinkled his nose in disgust. “What is this DP whatever anyway?”

“Well Mr Verdemont was in charge of everything to do with his will. What he chose to do with his wealth is very legal under the law.” Tucker, a partner at T&C explained.

“I will continue.” Cornwell cleared his voice. “Most of the Verdemont assets which i accumulated have been liquidated, the money is stowed safely at Loewe Bank. Minus what I have given to the employees it amounts to two hundred billion, sixty million and seven hundred thousand. This money is to be shared in half, one half is to be given to the Linda Foundation….”

“Hold up a minute, half! What the fuck is going on here? What the hell is the Linda foundation?” Paul stood up and placed his hands on his head.

Ekhart leaped up as well and shouted. “This is not true, does it mean he sold the company? I told you all the old man was going insane, we should have tied him up as soon as he started this search for Linda again.”

“Cornwell, did you forge this will? We are going to sue and challenge it.” Nina expressed strongly.

The Verdemonts were beginning to sense trouble coming for them and Cornwell was the singular target of their fury.

“I know everyone is excited but if you could all calm done, i am not finished. Yes, half of the money is for the Linda foundation which was created by Mr. Verdemont himself.” Cornwell calmly explained to an agitated bunch.

“Half! That’s what one hundred billion? What does this foundation even do and who will be managing it?” Caroline Verdemont asked.

The sharp ones in the room perked up at Caroline’s question. Indeed, who was going to be in charge of the 100 billion dollar foundation?

Cornwell folded his lips. “I am sorry but I cannot give you anymore information on the manager. Mr. Verdemont chose someone he deemed suitable to head this foundation.”

“And who is that?” Emilia shouted, she couldn’t help but feel like she had been robbed. “Is it someone in the family?” Her suspicious eyes moved around.

“I suggest that you settle down such that this process can continue and you can all know what he left for you.” Cornwell’s words flew right above their heads. The Verdemonts continued to discuss what they had just heard.

“This isn’t the will that I saw guys, something is definitely wrong here.” Ekhart spoke loudly. He had bribed a clerk at T&C who allowed him to take a sneak peak at Luther’s will, he was highly favored in it and there was no such thing as the Linda foundation.

Cornwell and Tucker traded gazes, they agreed silently to handle the matter lest it grow bigger.

“What do you mean by that statement Mr Verdemont? What you are saying here is a crime, something illegal. We are going to thoroughly investigate and if it turns out that someone at our offices showed you Mr Luther’s will then he will be terminated and sued.” Cornwell spoke decisively.

“And you too will be implicated for bribing someone.” Tucker added.

Ekhart blinked rapidly, he realized that he had spoken carelessly. “Who said that I saw it from your office? I read through it when it was still a draft, it was in my father’s study.” He’s defended himself.

But the two head lawyers were not convinced, they planned to look into the matter.

“Tell us what happens to the other half of the money?” Paul perched on the edge of the chair, his hands moved and opened the two top buttons of his shirt.

Cornwell nodded. “The other half will under the control of DP holdings.”

Cornwell delivered even more surprising news that caused a mixture of reactions. The most extravagant one was Caroline who fainted directly and Nina that started wailing mournfully, a thing she had not done even when her father’s body had been lowered into the ground.

Others lost their sanity for a brief second. Ekhart leaped at Cornwell in the bid to put his hands around the lawyer’s throat and strangle him.

Cornwell dodged and Ekhart grabbed Tucker’s hair instead, eliciting a surprised cry out of the lawyer’s mouth.

“Mr. Ekhart please behave yourself.” Tucker said as he struggled against Ekhart’s assault.

Cornwell had come prepared with security standing right behind the door. On hearing the fracas, they swarmed in to control the situation.