Chapter 70: The Divorce Lawyer Met the Scumbag in Person
The next day, Cedric wasn’t exactly thrilled when he was called out.
Mr. Gray didn’t want him hanging around Marcus anymore.
A man who had no pity for his wife wouldn’t have much loyalty to his friends either.
Better safe than sorry.
It was best to avoid him.
But Cedric, still mindful of their brotherly bond, decided to attend anyway.
It wasn’t even dark yet.
The club was nearly empty.
They casually picked a private room, ordered nothing too extravagant, and didn’t even play music. It was quiet.
“Max, what’s going on with you? Are you really asking me to help you get your wife back?”
Marcus chuckled lowly at the question, swirling his glass.
The amber liquid clinked against the glass as the ice cubes cracked.
“Help?”
A smirk spread across his face, filled with disdain.
“She can’t live without me. Even if I do nothing, she’ll come c crawling back to me.
Just thinking about it made him uneasy. He had taken divorce seriously before, even apologizing to Gemma.
So this time, he planned to let Gemma stew for a few days, wait until she couldn’t stand it anymore, then take Mabel along to pick her up.
He wanted her to feel the same humiliation he’d endured.
Women.
They needed to be fixed once and for all.
Otherwise, they’d just keep making trouble.
Cedric, hearing this, thought he was hearing things.
“Max, are you sleepwalking‘ That’s some wild talk you’re spouting”
Marcus sneered:
“She’s already back, apologizing, and has quit her job, waiting for me to forgive her and bring her back to the villa.”
Cedric didn’t believe a word of it.
Quit her job?
The version he’d heard was that Gemma had taken a week off, supposedly to handle some personal matters.
His grandfather was still talking about the miracle doctor, eager to make friends with her.
She had a bright future.
Why would she quit?
Max, are you alright?”
Cedric had been busy taking care of Mr. Gray recently, not paying attention to the Wilsons.
He didn’t know what was going on.
In his eyes, Marcus was clearly delusional.
Really bad delusions.
He waved his hand in front of Marcus” face.
“Max, can you count how many fingers I’m holding up?”
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“You don’t believe me?”
Marcus swatted Cedric’s hand away. “Alright, I’ll call her right now. Don’t be surprised.”
He pulled out his phone and dialed Gemma’s number.
Seeing Marcus so confident, Cedric began to second–guess himself.
To be honest, Gemma had once loved Marcus in a humble, submissive way.
Everyone behind her back used to call her Max’s “puppy dog.
Maybe this time, after all the drama, she finally gave in?
But then he remembered how clear–headed and independent Gemma had always been. There was no way she would cave in like that.
The phone was answered quickly.
Marcus raised an eyebrow and shot Cedric a smug glance.
Cedric scratched the back of his head. Had he really been wrong?
But the next moment-
–
A man’s voice came from the other end of the line.
“Hello, this is Ms. Kelestine’s lawyer. You can have your lawyer contact me.
Marcus frowned
His first instinct v
was in
to think it was one of Gemma’s pranks.
After all, just yesterday, she’d acted like she couldn’t live without him.
“Lawyer?” He scoffed. “What for?”
“Divorce proceedings,” came the lawyer’s calm reply.
“Again? Are you serious? I warn you, if you keep this up, I’ll take it seriously! Marcus downed the rest of his drink.
Earlier, he’d begged Gemma to come back, making a fool of himself.
Now he was putting the call on speaker.
It was all about saving face.
He had already decided–find Cedric today, then other friends tomorrow–until everyone knew how pathetic Gemma was,
Only then would he show mercy, bringing her back and pampering her like a bird.
But Gemma seemed to enjoy stirring up trouble.
tomorrow,” the
“The divorce papers have been submitted to court. If nothing changes, you’ll receive a call for mediation tomo lawyer said succinctly.
“If you have any questions, feel free to call back. I’ll answer for free.”
The line went dead with a click.
Marcus, holding the phone, felt his knuckles whiten
“Max, are you alright?”
The
temperature i
the room seemed to drop, cold enough to make anyone shiver.
Even Cedric, usually unshaken, could barely handle the tension.
Marcus slammed his hand down on the table.
Gemma was doing this on purpose to unsettle him, to get him to beg her to come back!
Fincl
Very good!
She really pissed him off this timel
He would go to see her, but not to bring her back. He would let her know the consequences of messing with him–she
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wouldn’t be stepping foot in his villa anytime soon.
“Max, where are you going?”
Cedric followed him out, worried about what might happen.
But-
Just as Marcus stepped outside, he received a call from the company.
The medicine field they sold had some aftereffects.
The Wilsons had sold the field but hadn’t paid the workers, who were now protesting outside their doors.
“Mr. Wilson, the senior members of the medical department are resigning, complaining that they shouldn’t have let their
wives interferel
It was clear.
He needed to fix this, as HIS wife made this mess.
This was also written on the contract–he’s the one who’d take any responsibility.
Moreover, handling it himself would show his sincerity.
Otherwise, if this blew up, it would stir public outrage, and the Wilsons reputation would be ruined!
“Cedric, you didn’t drink. Take me to the office.”
Cedric saw the grim expression on Marcus‘ face, a coldness in the air. He didn’t dare ask further, quickly going to get his
car.
Marcus stood there, brows furrowed deeply.
He’d never properly read that contract.
It had only been a way to please Gemma
He hadn’t cared about the details.
Now it seemed Gemma had set a trap for him!
If what the lawyer said was true…
Gemma Kelestine!
You really did this to me!
I swear, if I find out you’re playing me. I’ll make you regret it,
Gemma sneezed.
She rubbed her nose and went back to her storybook.
“In the end, Snow White became queen and ruled the country well, beloved by all the people.”
Noah tilted his head, confused.
“Is that how the story ends?”
He felt like he had just heard a fake version.
Gemma chuckled softly, about to say something when Cedric’s call came through.
She hadn’t kept her new number secret, except from Marcus.
“Dr. Kelestine, did you cause trouble at Wilsons?”
Gemma lowered her gaze. “Kind of.”
“You’d better hide. Don’t let Marcus find you. He’s losing it!”