MISTAKE 91

Chapter 91: preparing for divorce

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Anya was home when she suddenly recalled her sister's situation. She remembered hearing about Richard Madison, a senior from high school who led the chess club she was in. The other day, she had heard he was now a highly regarded divorce lawyer. According to them, he was not only entirely known in his field; he was in their city.

texted some friends from school and asked around for his information. After getting it,

she dialed his number.

"Richard, it's Anya Jones. We went to high school together."

Richard's warm voice came through the phone. "Anya, it's been long."

She could tell he was somewhat taken aback by her call. "Sorry, some friends from school said you have become a really good divorce lawyer, and I wanted to get your opinion on something,

she explained.

"Is this about your marriage?" he asked, his voice colder than she recalled. You will need to book an appointment. I usually don't take work off hours."

"No, it is about my sister Emma Jones. At the moment she goes by Emma Johnson," she said.

"Emma Johnson? I seem to have some time, so I'll summarize the details," he said after a

pause.

her sister's arranged marriage to Charles, and the escalating mistreatment, Richard listened intently. "I'm sorry to hear about your

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son. She seems to think there is no way out. But I want to get her out of that

become colder as he talked. "I understand, Anya. We must prioritize Emma's safety. Do you have any

any way we can help her legally, I'm

then, come into my office tomorrow with her. She needs to want to get out, or else I can do nothing. Anya. Let's schedule

by with

that Anya wasn't like her sister, Emma. He only needed to show weakness, and Emma willingly wore the wedding dress to help him out. Frustrated and

might have a little problem. Anya is not cooperating," he

happening soon. Do I need

is unwilling... maybe there is something

I am forcing you. If so, then get your slot through someone else. I don't wish to be the devil of this story. Afraid he would end

but Hugo still caught it. Martin was going to hand her over by force. Hugo did not mind

The next day,

her sister, Emma, urging her to meet at a nearby park Waiting amidst the trees and soft sunlight, Anya glanced anxiously at her watch. Soon, Emma emerged, looking confused. "What's going on, Anya? You

answering, "I'll explain when we arrive. It's important,

tall office building. Anya and Emma walked into the glossy modern building, and Anya stated her name and was directed to the twelfth floor to Richard's office. The atmosphere shifted as they stepped into the lobby, the polished floors echoing with their footsteps. Anya had Emma wait while she asked a receptionist for Richard's office. Soon, they were led to large oak doors. A secretary had them wait before informing Richard they were there. All the while, Emma asked why they were at a legal office. She had seen the signposts when they walked in and understood they

to answer.

knocked lightly before leading Emma in. Inside the office

making time," Anya said the moment she walked

taking this case with me. Please sit." Richard introduced the other man

preparing

was stuck at the entrance, despite Anya's urge to walk in. The moment

However, Emma's reaction was unexpected. She froze in the

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