chapter 28 The faces of the Qin family

Arabella Qin's words took everyone by surprise, even catching Randy Ling off guard! But he knew that Arabella Qin had only said this to save face. Nevertheless, regardless of the motive, the fact that Arabella Qin could openly acknowledge her fiancé in front of a crowd moved him deeply. On the sidelines, Davina Shen's mouth twitched several times, her expressions vividly reflecting her inner turmoil. She wanted to give Arabella a piece of her mind but felt it wasn't the right moment. However, if she didn't vent her frustration somehow, she'd surely lose her sanity. "You... you really admit he's your fiancé? Are you trying to drive me crazy!?" Andrew Qin bellowed. "What a disgrace our family has become. Why do we have such an ungrateful offspring like you in the Qin family?" Then, he turned to Nohe Qin, seething with anger. "Brother, are you deliberately trying to provoke Father today? Get them out of here, now!" "Dad, we're sorry. It's our fault. Please don't be upset. We'll leave immediately," Nohe Qin exhaled deeply. "Why should we leave? Since there's been such a commotion today, let's clarify everything before we go!" Davina Shen interjected. "I, Andrew Qin, am ashamed on behalf of the Qin family!" As he spoke, he started coughing up blood. "Dad, please take care of your health. Don't stoop to their level," Nohe Qin's younger brother, Jonty Qin, advised. "Today, I'll officially announce that, starting tomorrow, our family will sever all ties with the Qin family. You won't need to worry about our welfare anymore!" "Also, please pay us our 20% share of the Qin Group in cash. If not, we'll see you in court!" Hiss! As he scanned the Qin family with his eyes, he exclaimed loudly, "I've had enough of the Qin family in recent years!" "You dole out charity when you're in a good mood and vent your frustrations on us when you're not. To you, we're worth less than beggars!" "Is it because Arabella didn't heed your wishes and married into wealth? She's my daughter, and it's not for you to decide whom she marries!" "You..." Andrew Qin was so infuriated that he trembled. Pointing at Davina Shen, he could only manage to utter a single word before coughing up more blood. "Dad!" "Grandfather!" After her statement, shock rippled through the guests. No one had expected her to be so daring. Were they truly planning to cut ties with the Qin family for good? Even Randy Ling was taken aback. He hadn't anticipated Davina Shen's audacity. "You... just leave!" Andrew Qin grabbed a wet towel and wiped his mouth while bellowing. "Don't worry, we'll go immediately. Did you think I want to stay here? I wouldn't want to see you for another second!" Davina Shen retorted. "Davina, calm down and stop talking," Nohe Qin said, glaring at her. "Grandpa!" ... Gasps filled the room. "If you don't want to disassociate from them, I won't force you. We'll proceed with the divorce proceedings tomorrow. My two daughters and Viola will have a better life than this!" "Mom!" Arabella Qin exclaimed. "Don't blame Dad for this!" "Don't blame him! If he had a shred of manhood, we wouldn't be in this situation today!" Davina Shen snapped. "Shut up!" She shouted. "You're a failure. Marrying you was a colossal mistake!" "What have you, the so-called head of the family, done for us over the years?" "They've been riding on our backs, taking advantage of us, and you've done nothing!" "Ungrateful son, what are you planning!?" Andrew Qin asked angrily, once his emotions settled. "Give us the 20% of the shares in cash, and we'll trouble you no more!" Nohe Qin said, his voice trembling. "You brat!" Andrew Qin's anger flared again. "You want to leave the Qin family? Get out now! You won't get those 20% of shares!" "Davina, I'm sorry for you," Nohe Qin exhaled heavily, determination in his eyes. Then he turned to Andrew Qin. "Dad, I appreciate your raising me and giving me life. I'll remember this gift forever." "But over the years, I've also seen your ruthlessness. As a husband and father, I need to be responsible for them. I hope you can understand." "Sister-in-law, maybe you're unaware," Jonty Qin sneered. "Your family originally held only 15% of the shares in the Qin Group. Have you ever wondered why it was later raised to 20% for you?" "What do you mean?" Davina Shen furrowed her brow. After a brief pause, she continued, "Don't forget the agreement you signed!" "To get those 20% of shares, you must ensure that the Qin family's products are sold in Dongzhou Building for a minimum of three years!" "What!?" Davina Shen exclaimed, looking at Nohe Qin. "What kind of agreement did you make with them?" "A high-end commercial building like Dongzhou Building is challenging to access even for top-tier international brands. What makes you think you can get Qin family products in there?" The two sisters, Arabella Qin, frowned, clearly aware of the difficulty of this endeavor. "Father, you must remember the exact words I said to you," Nohe Qin said without addressing Davina Shen's question, exhaling a deep breath once more. "Dongzhou Building has resumed construction and is now in the investment promotion phase," Jonty Qin continued to sneer. "My elder brother volunteered to ensure Qin family products are featured in Dongzhou Building, and Father agreed to raise your shares to 20%." "Nohe Qin, is there something wrong with you?" Davina Shen shouted. "Hmph! I'll only abide by the terms of the agreement," Andrew Qin responded coldly. "There's no clause in the agreement that states if you can't fulfill it, I'd give you a 10% share return!" "You..." Nohe Qin seethed with anger. "I said at the time, if I can have Qin products sold in Dongzhou Building, not only would you raise our shares to 20%, but also let Arabella return to work at the Qin Group headquarters!" "And if I can't do it, I agree to reduce our shares to ten percent!" "I don't want 20% now, just give me 10% of the shares in cash, and we'll leave immediately!" "Nohe Qin, you're a fool!" Davina Shen was incensed. "Uncle, auntie, don't be angry yet!" Randy Ling stepped forward, holding Viola. Then he looked at Andrew Qin and spoke calmly. "Is it true that as long as we secure the three-year contract with Dongzhou Building, you'll honor your promise?" ..