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"Nothing is free. I assumed that there could be problems, but I will find a way to reconcile with my relatives."

 "I strictly advise you against talking about Ellie with them without first consulting me. I'm sure that I could win against such an absurd claim against your father, but I am not so sure that it would be appeal again and again until you were forced to sell the company or face bankrupcy. I would like to be paid, but in that case I highly doubt that you would be able to do so. The overarching issue of course would be that any deal or friendship that your family has served to cultivate would also be ruined by the notoriety of what you've done." Chou paused to clear his throat and produced a little cough. "I know you are a smart man because your father was a very smart man. You should consider what would be the smartest thing to do Mr. Wong. Your marriage should stay intact for the time being. Stay married will do you a whole world of good than would this process."