Katelyn answered her phone to find Aimee on the other end, sounding cheerful.

“Kat, I have both good and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?”

Pondering for a moment, Katelyn opted for the good news first while sitting comfortably.

“The great news,” Aimee began, “is that I’ve secured the country’s top divorce lawyer for you. His track record guarantees a swift and favorable resolution to any case he handles.”

Katelyn smiled, relieved at the prospect of completely severing ties with Neil, whom she now viewed with disdain.

She quickly regained her composure and stated, “As long as he’s willing to take on my case, I’m ready, regardless of the cost.”

Curious about the bad news, she asked, “But what’s the bad news? Is the lawyer unavailable?”

Aimee confirmed her fears.

“Exactly. His schedule is packed until next spring. But don’t worry, I’m already looking for another lawyer to expedite your divorce.”

Resting her forehead in her hand, Katelyn sighed. Ironically, the lawyer’s unavailability was due to his high demand.

Given the skyrocketing divorce rates, surpassing even marriage statistics, prompt legal representation seemed unlikely. With the lawyer’s schedule booked until next spring—far too lengthy for her urgency—Katelyn felt frustrated.

Despite not being on speakerphone, Vincent overheard the conversation and looked at Katelyn thoughtfully, realizing she was embroiled in a divorce dispute. He was taken aback, surprised that someone as charming as Katelyn was going through a divorce.

“How could anyone let go of such a remarkable woman?” he wondered aloud.

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Resigned, Katelyn concluded, “Just do your best. I’m also on the lookout for capable lawyers.”

“Understood,” Aimee replied before ending the call.

Katelyn stared at her phone’s dark screen, her expression turning somber. Her divorce was complicated, and not just any lawyer could handle it.

Despite renouncing any claims to Neil’s assets, he seemed intent on prolonging the proceedings, evidently to torment her.

She was determined to resolve the divorce swiftly and decisively, her frustration evident as she gritted her teeth. Neil had not only wasted her years but now sought to complicate the divorce unduly.

Jaxen, noticing her mood, approached with a suggestion.

“You could ask Vincent for help with a divorce lawyer.”

Perplexed, Katelyn looked toward Vincent, wondering aloud, “What can he do in this situation?”

Vincent wasn’t a lawyer to begin with and couldn’t do much to help unless he had connections with top-tier lawyers. Shaking his head, his golden earring glinting, he informed her, “The best lawyers in the country work at Adams Group. They usually handle major commercial cases, so a divorce case should also be manageable for them.”

Vincent met Katelyn’s gaze seriously and offered, “I can help you if you need it.”

Katelyn hesitated, reluctant to impose. She hadn’t yet reciprocated his past help.

“I don’t think it’s right to bother you with this. I’ll find someone,” she replied, wary of imposing further.

Vincent, understanding her reluctance yet insistent, responded firmly, “It’s important you aren’t distracted by this ordeal so you can focus on work. I’ll have one of the lawyers start on your case tomorrow.”

Jaxen watched the exchange, taken aback by Vincent’s uncharacteristic directness.

“Is this really the Vincent I know?” he wondered silently.

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