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.

the escalating mistreatment, Richard listened intently. "I'm sorry to hear about your sister's ordeal, Anya. We need to ensure her safety. Tell me more about the specifics. Has Emma

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sought help. She endured this for her son. She seems to think there is no way out. But

as he talked. "I understand, Anya. We must prioritize Emma's safety. Do you have any evidence of the mistreatment? Text

a while; if there's any way

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

I will stop by with her

as he made plans, realizing that Anya wasn't like her sister, Emma. He only needed to show weakness, and Emma willingly wore the wedding dress to help him

have a little problem. Anya is not cooperating,"

to give your niece to me for a slot in the city bid happening soon. Do I need to help you convince her, too?" a cold voice said from the other side of the

that since she is unwilling... maybe there

I don't wish to be the devil of this story. Afraid he would end the call, Martin Jones panicked, a determined

another meaning, but Hugo still caught it. Martin was going to hand her over by force. Hugo did not mind as long as Anya gave his

The next day,

trees and soft sunlight, Anya glanced anxiously at her watch. Soon, Emma emerged, looking confused. "What's going on, Anya? You sounded mysterious on the phone," Emma questioned as

"I'll explain when we arrive.

receptionist for Richard's office. Soon, they

to answer.

were let in. Anya knocked lightly before leading Emma

for making time," Anya said the moment she walked Into the large black-and-white

will be taking this case with me. Please sit." Richard introduced

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

his desk to greet them. However, Emma's reaction was unexpected. She froze in the hallway, her

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