Bill Gates and Melinda Gates’ divorce battle is, allegedly, far from being over.
According to National Enquirer, Bill Gates has been telling his friends that he was at fault that’s why his marriage crumbled.
But even if this is the case, he’s still scheming against his ex-wife.
Bill Gates wants to buy out Melinda Gates’ share from their foundation
The tech tycoon, allegedly, wants to remove Melinda from their $65 billion charity fund. Prior to this, Bill also, allegedly, gave Melinda an ultimatum that if they couldn’t work peacefully for two years post-divorce, he would buy her out.
“Melinda has always been a driving, strong-minded part of the foundation – more than Bill on some projects. They’ve joked it is their fourth child. She’s bound to be heartbroken at the prospect of not being able to continue under the banner of something she’s worked so hard for and has made a difference to millions around the globe,” the source said.
Melinda Gates could seek legal action against her ex-husband
The insider claimed that it wouldn’t come as a surprise if Melinda would hire her legal team to figure out their best recourse. And if this is her bold move, it’s highly likely for her and Bill’s divorce proceeding to become bitter.
Meanwhile, the source also said that Bill Gates and Melinda’s marriage may be over, but the former Microsoft head is still concerned about what his ex-wife thinks.
“The marriage is over, but he still cares what Melinda thinks. Melinda is still furious with him over his fling with a Microsoft employee, as well as his relationship with Epstein. She believes his bad behavior has hurt the foundation and she can’t forgive him for that,” the source said.
Bill Gates, Melinda Gates rumors debunked
While it is true that Bill and Melinda’s foundation is facing turmoil in the wake of their divorce, nothing has been finalized yet.
The tabloid’s claim that Bill threatened to buy his ex-wife out of the foundation isn’t also accurate.
Since the dealings between the exes are taking place in public, it’s unlikely for a tabloid to know all these details about Bill Gates and Melinda’s personal and professional relationship.
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