For billionaire lawyer Cynthia, the courtroom is her domain. She's a fierce advocate for women's rights and has won countless battles against injustice. But when her own marriage implodes, she finds herself in the unfamiliar role of defendant. Can she navigate the treacherous waters of her own divorce and emerge with her rights intact?
Lihat lebih banyak“I want to judge the defendant by force divorce as compensation for what he did to the victim. But if he opposes the decision I demand, he will have to pay every penalty as a charge for the harm he did to my client.” After I said that, I turned to look to my right, where my client's husband was. They have been together as a couple for more than five years, but I heard from Kaye that her husband abuses her and that he comes home drunk every night, so he often pours out his anger or his stress at work to her. She wants nothing more than to divorce him, but her husband, Wendell, does not agree with her. In order to grant her request, I scared him a little bit that we will file a case against him if he does not sign the divorce paper and the punishment that he can receive is greater than he thought besides that he will also have to pay a large amount for on Kaye's hospital bills and some other things he should pay her. It seems that he felt fear from what I said, so he immediately signed a contract stating that their marriage is no longer valid and that they will go their separate ways. These are the cases that I handle most often, and I have never failed to fight for my clients. I am a public lawyer where I fight for every right of women like me. I've never experienced what they're going through now, but I understand them completely because I'm also a woman, besides that, I once went through an intense situation where I witnessed my parents divorce right in front of me. That's why from then on, I promised myself that I would be a good example for all women.
“Thank you so much, Ms. Cynthia. Because if it wasn't for you, I don't know what I would do, and I might even think about killing myself.” Kaye's eyes were filled with tears as she kept thanking me. I smiled at her, and then I came closer to her as I held both of her hands, which made her look up at me.“Just keep in your mind that I'm always here to help you. Suicide is not a solution to escape from all your problems. Everything doesn't end there, so you have no other choice but to face it. I know it's not easy for you, but in these times, the only thing you can rely on is yourself.” I replied to her that she nodded her head and then her tears fell on my hand, but I just smiled and put my hand on her shoulder.“Mrs. Lee!” behind me, a man's voice suddenly grabbed my attention. I immediately turned to him and I got a big smile when I saw his face while he was waving at me.“Who is he? And why does he call you Mrs. Lee? Wait, you are already married? But why didn't I know that you were already married?” She asked me with a look of surprise on her face.“Wait, why do you want to know whether I'm married or not? Why? Do you want to introduce me to someone?” I whispered to her, which made her smile and she just nodded her head. “There's no need because I only need one man in my life.” I added as I turned to look at the whereabouts of the man who called me earlier, my husband. Kaye seemed surprised to learn that handsome man was my husband. Her eyes widened in shock at the same time she covered her mouth as she was staring at me. I won't wonder why she reacted like that, maybe because she couldn't believe that the twenty-nine-year-old guy who was often mistaken for a model and college student was actually my husband. We are more than fourteen years apart from each other but as others say, age doesn't matter, that's why we don't care, no matter what other people say and think about the two of us. The only important thing is that we love each other and no one can stop our love, no one. I just patted Kaye once on the shoulder as I left her and went to where Gael was, my husband. While I was walking closer to him, he spread his two arms wide, so I ran towards him, and then I hugged him tightly.“You did well.” He whispered to me at the same time I let out a wide breath. This is my favorite moment of all, when he would go to my workplace to hug me and whisper words that relieve my tiredness and stress. “I bet you're hungry now, where do you want to eat?” he added as he fixed my hair.“I'm not starving right now, I just want to rest at home.” I replied to him at the same time he took the laptop bag I was holding.“Are you sure you're not hungry?” he assured, and I nodded my head. He drew a sweet smile on his lips at the same time he held my right hand, and then we walked to leave that place, but we only took three steps when we stopped immediately when Kaye called me, and then she blocked in front of us two.“Kaye? Is there anything else you want to tell me?” I asked her, but she didn't respond to me right away, but it was like she was nervous and that she was avoiding someone. I slowly turned behind me where her attention was focused, and I noticed that her ex-husband was there while staring at her intently. Furthermore, I think she called me because she wanted to ask me for help, and so I could get her away from her obsessed husband, but she couldn't tell me because she was too scared at the moment. That's why I came closer to her and held one of her hands, causing her attention to shift to me.“Come with us, and we'll drop you off at your address.” I offered her, but she took a little longer to answer, and I noticed that her lower lips were trembling in fear, so she just nodded her head. I smiled to reduce the nervousness she was feeling as I held her hand tightly. We headed to the parking lot, and she got into our car, but before I got in, her ex-husband Wendell suddenly caught my attention as if he wanted to tell me something, so I approached him for a while.“Where are you going?” Gael was curious about me when he noticed that I hadn't entered the car yet.“Hon, I just want to talk to him for a moment.” After I told him that, I hurriedly went to Wendell's direction, where he was looking at me with a frown.“Are you happy now? Are you happy because you succeeded in separating the two of us?” he said in a lower voice. I grinned and put my hands in my pants pockets.“I just want to tell you not to try any foolish with her, you know what I mean, don't you? If you ignore my words, next time you will be behind bars.” I responded boldly to him, which made him laugh, so I raised one eyebrow with a trace of astonishment on my face.“If you think you've succeeded in protecting her, then I want to clarify it for you that you don't fully know the person you choose to side with. You don't fully know her true character, and someone like her should not be allowed to get away inside the cage.” When I heard what he said, I shook my head and I couldn't understand what he wanted to convey to me because it seemed like every word he was saying was very mysterious. However, as Kaye's lawyer, I will not allow her to get hurt just because of the lies he tells me. That's why, instead of answering him, I just turned my back on him so that the conversation between the two of us could end. But I was only one step away when I was immediately stopped by the last word he said to me.“Do you think she is really telling the truth? Do you think I can hurt the person who is most important in my life? Is it only a woman who is entitled to cry and be a victim in a story that only she knows? You don't know what kind of monster you let loose. May you not regret it in the end.” The last words he said to me before he turned his back on me and left. I wanted to turn to him and talk to him again to clarify what he said to me, but I tried to ignore him, and then I just walked away from him without looking back. I was walking to the parking lot, but I immediately stopped when I glanced at my husband's car where I noticed that he was talking to Kaye, and they were both laughing. At that moment, I suddenly felt nervous in my chest and Wendell's voice whispered in my ear where the things he told me about her came back to me. “It can't be true.” I whispered to myself as I looked at the two of them and clenched my fist while trembling.As we stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, I felt a sense of completeness that I had never felt before. It was as if our love had finally found its perfect match, and we were now two halves of a whole.Derek pulled back, his eyes shining with happiness, and took my hand. "I have one more surprise for you," he said, his voice filled with excitement.He led me to a beautiful gazebo that was decorated with flowers and candles. Inside, there was a beautiful piano, and Derek sat down to play.The music was beautiful, and it filled my heart with joy. I felt like I was floating on air, and I couldn't help but dance to the music.As Derek played, I felt like I was in a dream. The music was so beautiful, and the setting was so romantic. I felt like I was the luckiest person in the world to have found a love like this.When the music stopped, Derek stood up and took my hand. "I love you," he said, his voice filled with emotion."I love you too," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.
It was a beautiful summer evening, and Derek had planned a surprise event for me. He had been acting strange all day, whispering on the phone and sneaking around the house. I had no idea what he was up to, but I had a feeling it was going to be something special.He took me to a beautiful garden, filled with flowers and trees. The sun was setting, casting a warm golden light over everything. We walked hand in hand, taking in the sights and sounds of the garden.As we turned a corner, I saw a beautiful gazebo in front of us. It was decorated with flowers and candles, and a small orchestra was playing soft music in the background.Derek led me to the gazebo, and we sat down on a beautiful bench. He took my hand, looking into my eyes with a deep love and adoration."Cynthia," he said, his voice trembling with emotion. "From the moment I met you, I knew that you were special. You light up my world in ways that I never thought possible. You are my best friend, my partner, and my soulmate."
Six months had passed since the accident, and I was finally ready to confront Gael and Kaye in court. I had spent countless hours preparing for this moment, rehearsing my testimony and gathering evidence to support my case.As I sat in the courtroom, waiting for the trial to begin, I couldn't help but feel a sense of nervousness. I had been a witness before, but never as a plaintiff. I had always been the one asking the questions, not answering them.Derek, my boyfriend, was the judge presiding over the case. I knew he would be impartial, but it still made me feel a little uneasy. I didn't want him to have to deal with the drama and tension that was sure to arise during the trial.My lawyer, a seasoned and confident woman, sat beside me, going over our strategy one last time. I nodded, trying to focus, but my mind kept wandering back to Gael and Kaye.How could they do this to me? How could they betray me like this?As the trial began, I took a deep breath and stood up, smoothing out
As we walked into the house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me. It had been a long and emotional day, and all I wanted to do was collapse onto the couch and forget about everything.But as we entered the living room, I was greeted by a familiar sight - our cat, Luna, was curled up on the couch, fast asleep. She was a beautiful grey and white cat, with piercing green eyes and a soft, fluffy coat.Derek smiled as he saw Luna, and he walked over to the couch to pet her. "Hey, kitty," he said, scratching behind her ears. "How was your day?"Luna purred contentedly, stretching out her long, sleek body. She was a lazy cat, and she loved to sleep. But she was also very affectionate, and she loved to be petted and cuddled.I smiled as I watched Derek and Luna interact. It was a familiar sight, one that I had grown to love over the months that we had been together. And as I looked at Derek, I felt a sense of gratitude towards him. He was a kind and caring person, and he h
As I stood there, wrapped in Derek's arms, I couldn't help but think about Gael. Despite everything, despite the fact that I had fallen out of love with him, despite the fact that he had hurt me in ways I never thought possible, he was still a part of my life.I had left everything behind, everything I had ever known, just to make him happy. I had given up my career, my friends, my family, all for him. And now, as I thought about him lying in that hospital bed, fighting for his life, I couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.Why had I stayed with him for so long? Why had I tolerated his infidelity, his lies, his manipulation? I had thought it was because I loved him, but now I realized it was because I had been afraid to let go.But as I looked at Kaye, sitting on the floor, crying uncontrollably, I knew that I had made the right decision. I had left Gael, and I had found happiness with Derek.But now, as Gael lay in that hospital bed, I couldn't help but feel a sense of responsibilit
As we walked out of the amusement park, Derek turned to me and said, "You know what would be great right now? Some street food!"I grinned and said, "Absolutely! I'm starving!"We walked down the street, taking in the sights and sounds of the various food vendors. There were stalls selling everything from classic corndogs to exotic Korean BBQ.Derek's eyes widened as he scanned the options. "Oh man, what do I even choose?" he asked, laughing.I chuckled and said, "Well, you can't go wrong with a classic corndog."Derek nodded enthusiastically and we walked over to the corndog stall. The vendor, a friendly old man with a bushy white mustache, greeted us with a warm smile."Welcome, welcome! Corndogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy - what can I get for you fine folks today?"Derek grinned and said, "We'll take two corndogs, please!"The vendor nodded and began expertly dipping the corndogs in a vat of hot oil. As we waited, Derek and I browsed the nearby stalls, taking in the colorful array
As I left the coffee shop, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and wonder. Who would have thought that my life would take such a dramatic turn? I was a writer, not a celebrity! But I guess that's what happened when you wrote a bestselling book.As I walked to my car, I noticed a group of people staring at me from across the parking lot. I smiled and waved, and they waved back, looking excited and enthusiastic. I couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude and appreciation for all the support and attention I was receiving.I got into my car and started the engine, feeling a sense of relief and comfort as I settled into the familiar surroundings. As I pulled out of the parking lot and onto the road, I couldn't help but think about all the crazy and wonderful things that had happened to me over the past few days.I drove home, lost in thought and reflection, as the miles flew by. I thought about my book, and how it had changed my life in ways I never could have imagined. I tho
The next day, I decided to take a break from my writing and do some shopping at the mall. I had been cooped up in my house for too long, and I needed to get out and stretch my legs.As I walked into the mall, I was immediately struck by the sheer number of people milling about. I had forgotten that it was a Saturday, and the mall was always busiest on weekends.I made my way to the first store on my list, a clothing boutique that I had been wanting to check out. As I browsed through the racks of clothes, I noticed that people were starting to stare at me.At first, I thought it was just my imagination, but as I continued to shop, I realized that people were actually recognizing me. They would point and whisper to each other, and some of them even came up to me and asked for autographs.I was taken aback by all the attention. I had never been one for the spotlight, and I didn't know how to handle all the fuss.As I walked through the mall, I noticed that more and more people were stopp
As we finished our meal and prepared to leave, Derek picked up his glass of wine and looked at me with a mischievous grin. "Hey, let's cheers to something," he said, his eyes sparkling with amusement.I raised an eyebrow, curious. "What are we cheering to?" I asked, picking up my own glass of wine.Derek thought for a moment, a sly smile spreading across his face. "Let's cheers to you, and your amazing journey," he said, his voice filled with sincerity. "You've come a long way, Cynthia, and I'm so proud of you."I felt a lump form in my throat as I looked at Derek, my eyes filling with tears. "I don't know what to say," I said, my voice shaking with emotion. "I just can't believe that at my age, I can have fans and be a writer. It's just...wow."Derek chuckled, clinking his glass against mine. "You're a rockstar, Cynthia," he said, smiling. "And I'm not just saying that because I'm biased."I laughed, feeling a sense of joy and wonder. "I guess I am kind of a big deal," I said, grinni
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