Chapter 831 The Tragic Ex
The biggest function of a family trust is to isolate assets.
To put it simply, after you have established this family trust now, no matter whether you are bankrupt, divorced, or die unexpectedly in the future, the trust will still be able to operate as usual and according to your original wishes when it was established. Let the beneficiaries continue to benefit.
Therefore, many wealthy people do this before getting married to prevent their assets from being divided by their partners after divorce in the future.
Or do this before you are about to go bankrupt, so that your family can live a worry-free life even if you are later debt-collected.
The reason why Chen Feng set up a family fund before was simply to ensure the safety of his own assets. In this way, even if he died unexpectedly, he could ensure the livelihood of his family and future generations and provide them with sufficient financial security.
But apparently he had confused the concepts of family funds and family trusts before.
Family funds have a much higher degree of freedom than family trusts. You can suspend the fund or withdraw the money in it at any time, but this cannot be done with family trusts.
If Chen Feng entrusts the money, it will be completely managed by the trust institution, and it will be difficult for him to get it back.
Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, but according to Chen Feng’s situation, family trust is definitely more suitable for him.
But in order to achieve the purpose of establishing a trust, the trustee, that is, the trust institution, must be reliable.
Otherwise, if the trust institution explodes, the client's losses will be huge.
Of course, if the trust rules are designed before establishing the trust, the possibility of a thunderstorm is still very small, and the risk will not be very high.
This requires the help of experienced lawyers in this area.
Frank claimed to be a senior lawyer in this field. He recommended several trust institutions to Chen Feng, saying that they all cooperated with their law firms and had good reputations.
Chen Feng asked for information on these trust institutions and said that he would go back and think about it carefully before making a decision.
After leaving the law firm, Brina left with him.
In the car, Brina asked: "Are you going to entrust my father to set up a family trust?"
Chen Feng asked back: "What do you think?"
Brina said without much hesitation: "I don't want you to leave this case to my father."
"Oh, why?" Chen Feng asked in surprise.
“Because I don’t know if my father can handle this matter well and satisfy you? I don’t want you to have full trust in him because of my relationship. I can’t guarantee that he is worthy of you. It’s such a big thing. I don’t want him to affect the relationship between us.”
Brina’s concerns are normal.
After all, this involves 15 million US dollars, and it is also a trust. It is related to the vital interests of him, his family, and the family for decades to come. The stakes are huge.
Brina's statement satisfied him very much, which showed that at least she was not 100% on her father's side.
Chen Feng said with a smile: "If your father knew what you said, he would definitely be very sad. As a daughter, you don't believe in his character and professional ethics."
Brina defended : "It's not that I don't believe in his professional ethics and character, but I'm afraid that if he doesn't handle this matter well. I know this A family trust is too important to you and your family to allow anything to go wrong."
Chen Feng said with a smile: "Your dad gave me a very good first impression. Even when we met for the first time, I didn't care. I trust him more. At least he is very professional, right? He is the only lawyer I know in America. It's your father, and it's natural for me to trust him. However, your concerns are correct. Therefore, in addition to asking your father to be my lawyer, I will hire another lawyer to assist them. I asked people to help me design this family trust and entrust them to handle this matter for me.”
"Two lawyers." Brina thought for a while and said, "It's not impossible. But, where can you find a second reliable lawyer?"
Chen Feng said with a smile: "This is yours. Don’t worry, I’ll ask a friend in Houston for help. She’s a police officer and must know a lot of lawyers.”
Of course Chen Feng was talking about Lucy. With her help in recommending a reliable lawyer, it shouldn't be difficult.
"She? Is she also from America?" Brina asked curiously.
Chen Feng didn't hide anything, nodded and said: "Yes, she is a native of Houston and comes from a police family. It shouldn't be difficult to find a lawyer for me."
"Oh, Policewoman, are you pretty?" Brina's tone was inevitably a bit sour. Even if Chen Feng is not her boyfriend, even if she had no intention of being serious with Chen Feng from the beginning.
But now that he knows that Chen Feng has met another Merika woman, he still feels a little sour in his heart.
Of course Chen Feng heard the change in her tone, and said with a smile: "She looks pretty good, and her facial features are okay. It's just that her body is too strong, and her muscles are all lumpy, which is not my cup of tea. So, don't think too much about it." "
Brina concealed it: "I didn't think much about it, I was just curious."
Chen Feng didn't argue with her. Debating this, he changed the subject and asked: "Will you go back to the hotel with me?"
Brina shook her head slightly and said: "I still have some things to do today, so I won't accompany you to the hotel first. I'll go back to the hotel later." , maybe I can go to the hotel to accompany you in the evening."
"Okay, just go and do it if you have something to do." Chen Feng said nonchalantly.
"If you need anything, just contact me. I will try my best to come over as soon as possible to accompany you."
"No need, you can do your own thing."
Chen Feng can't be alone in the hotel. It’s nothing, just scrolling through your phone to pass the time. But his attitude made Brina feel a little disappointed.
She stopped talking. Seeing this, Chen Feng took out his mobile phone and called Lucy directly.
"Chen, why did you call me suddenly? What's the matter?"
After receiving a call from Chen Feng, Lucy asked directly after answering the call. She knew very well that Chen Feng couldn't call her for no reason.
“I want to set up a family trust, and I need a professional lawyer in this field. Do you know anyone who is more reliable?”
Chen Feng also directly said what he wanted to do. Purpose of the call.
“I know a lot of lawyers, but I really don’t know if they are good at what you are talking about. How did you come up with the idea of setting up a family trust? Are you planning to get married?”
“ Of course not, I am just in case, what if I go bankrupt in the future, or suddenly burp, don't you think? Life is full of variables, just like the last time we went to buy a treadmill, who would have thought that we would encounter something unexpected. Shot.”
Chen Feng casually said that he had been shot. When Brina was driving, she heard this and couldn't help but exclaimed: "God, have you been shot? When did it happen? Why didn't you tell me about it?"< br>
Of course Lucy on the other end of the phone heard it and couldn’t help but wonder. Chen Feng curled his lips and asked on the phone: "Chen, is this Brina?"
"Yes, she is Brina." Chen Feng said to Lucy first, and then turned to drive. Brynna said, "The shooting was an accident and I was unscathed."
Brina He glanced at him and said: "Then you are really lucky. God bless you."
Chen Feng then continued to say to Lucy: "Then please help me find a lawyer who is familiar with how to set up a family trust. , more professional and more reputable, the price is negotiable. I want to tell you in advance that I have hired a lawyer here in Los Angeles. Then two lawyers will help me handle the matter of establishing a family trust." "Okay, I understand. I will help you find out later. I'll give you an answer as soon as possible." Lucy agreed readily.
"Well, let's just say that I won't disturb your work."
"Well, I am indeed working. Let's talk later."
Soon the two of them Just ended the call.
Brina said: "I'm very curious about this woman. What's her name? I'll get to know her someday if I have a chance."
Chen Feng and I said casually: "Her name is Lucy. She has a good temper and a sense of justice. She should be a good policeman."
"Oh, really?" Brina expressed a faint suspicion at first, and then He added, "But if you like her, she should be a good person."
Chen Feng smiled and said nothing.
Not long after, Chen Feng arrived at the hotel where he was staying. He got out of the car in front of the hotel and waved goodbye to Brina.
Chen Feng returned to the hotel room to amuse himself by scrolling through his mobile phone, not feeling bored at all.
Brina drove for more than half an hour to the detention center and met her ex-boyfriend Chen Yuanyu, who was under criminal detention.
He just came out of the hospital two days ago. He was shot in the leg and spent more than half a month recovering in the hospital. But yesterday he "committed a crime" and was arrested on the spot by the police. Sent to detention center.
The case he committed this time can be said to be simple or complex.
To put it simply, he was involved in two crimes: rape and possession of contraband.
To put it more complicated, Chen Yuanyu believed that he was innocent, but in fact on the day of the incident, he not only possessed and smoked contraband, but also raped a black girl under the age of 18. , and hurt her.
After the girl was violated, she found an opportunity to hide in the bathroom and called the police. The police arrived quickly, broke in, and caught Chen Yuanyu on the spot. All the stolen goods were seized.
Chen Yuanyu knows the law. He knows that he is in big trouble this time. After all, he has a criminal record in Longguo, and it is also a criminal record for prostitution.
So, he immediately thought of lawyer Frank, the father of his ex-girlfriend Briana, and her uncle who was the police chief.
He had a close relationship with Brina before, and he knew her family very well.
If he could get help from Brina and her family, he might be able to get away with it, or at least get a lighter sentence.
Otherwise, according to his current crime, he will not be able to escape in ten or eight years.
After he was taken to the detention center yesterday, he immediately called Brina.
Originally, he could have asked his friend Mary (Zhenia) for help, but this matter was disgraceful after all. In addition, after he was discharged from the hospital, Mary said that she wanted to go to the Gentleman's Country for something, and then she broke off contact with him. .
Now he can only ask Brina for help.
Fortunately, Brina's mobile phone number has not changed. Yesterday, he cried bitterly to Brina on the phone for a while, expressed repentance and apology to her, and then begged her to come to the detention center today. .
When he thought about it, Brina was indeed a very soft-hearted woman. If he could continue to coax her, he might be able to get her forgiveness.
Then, of course, Brina helped him out.
"Lina, it's really great to see you again. I...I thought I would never see you in this life."
After the two sat down face to face, Chen Yuanyu started his performance, and tears came at every turn.
Brina looked at him expressionlessly, her expression not wavering at all.
When Chen Yuanyu saw that something was wrong, he immediately kept up his efforts and began to cry bitterly: "Lina, thank you very much for coming to see me. I am really ashamed. If possible, I want to use the rest of my life to compensate you. Please give me It's a chance for me to atone for my sins."
But unfortunately, Brina still looked at his performance expressionlessly.
This made Chen Yuanyu very angry. Her eyes and expression made him feel like a clown.
“Lina, I have no choice but to contact you this time. You know, I don’t have any friends here, and the only one I have a close relationship with is you. Apart from you, I can’t think of anyone else. Two people can help me..."
"Stop!" Brynn Na finally interrupted his one-man show, "Your performance is over. I want to tell you that the reason why I came to see you is because I want to test my heart to see if I am still full of hatred for you." ? Can’t let go of the past? Now I know.”
After saying these words, Brina stood up and turned around to leave.
After Chen Yuanyu was stunned for a moment, he quickly stood up from his position and shouted to Brina: "Wait a minute, Lina, I have something else to say to you."
Brina left without looking back. Chen Yuanyu was a little excited and wanted to get up and chase her, but the two guards next to him came up and grabbed his arms firmly, unable to move.
Chen Yuanyu could only watch Brina's back disappear at the door with a look of pain and despair.
Without Brina's help, even if he spent money to hire a reliable lawyer, it would be difficult to overturn the case.
After walking out of the detention center, Brina let out a breath, and a faint smile couldn't help but appear on her face.
What she told Chen Yuanyu just now was true. The reason why he came to the detention center to see him this time was because he wanted to feel whether she had really let go of the unbearable past between him and herself.
It turns out that she really gave up.
That past event has been tormenting her like a nightmare for more than a year.
It's fine now, she finally let it go.
If nothing happens, Chen Yuanyu, a scumbag, will also receive the punishment he deserves.
And I have to say that Zhenya handled this matter beautifully. She suddenly understood her thoughts and let go of all her hatred for Chen Yuanyu.
Sometimes revenge can be really comforting.
To put it simply, Chen Yuanyu was imprisoned this time because of Zheniya’s fault. Including the last time he was shot in the thigh by a gangster when he first came to Los Angeles, it was Zheniya who found someone to do it. of.
The same is true for the female "victim" this time. She is familiar with Zhenya. She is actually a more playful girl. She also knows about Brina's tragic experience. In addition, Zhenya She was given enough remuneration, so she cooperated in this round.
Although Brina was disgusted by seeing Chen Yuanyu in despair and crying, she still felt very happy.
He didn't think it was too harsh to do this to Chen Yuanyu. Thinking of her child who died before he was born, it would not be too much to kill him, let alone just let him sit in prison for ten or eight years.
(End of this chapter)