Rosalind and Felicity had been friends for years. It was during one of their playful afternoons that they casually arranged the childhood engagement between Lysander and Giselle.
Although the engagement eventually fell through, their friendship remained intact.
The two families continued to interact frequently.
Over the years, Rosalind had cared for Lysander as if he were her own child. As she spoke, hesitation flickered across Lysander’s face.
Giselle entered then, gently taking his hand and softly murmuring, Lysander.
He turned to look at her, his expression softening, and simply said, Alright.
Witnessing their sweet, silent exchange, Rosalind gave Charles a gentle nudge. They both smiled and quietly left the room, leaving the young couple alone in the living room.
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The night was clear, with the moon casting its glow as the wind rustled through the trees.
Mila drove into the Willow Grove Estates and parked in front of Lillian’s Studio.
As she stepped out of the car, holding up the hem of her dress, she glanced at the villa across the street. The movers had long gone, but the house remained dark. Their new neighbor, rumored to be a returning scholar, had yet to move in.
Unconcerned, Mila unlocked the door and entered her studio.
She had been spending a lot of time here lately, working on her portfolio. The studio was equipped with all the basic necessities and a change of clothes for overnight stays.
After a shower, she changed into her cozy flannel pajamas and headed to her workspace.
Her thick portfolio lay open, showcasing past designs, inspirations, sketches, and stories behind each piece. She had even added her hand-drawn conceptual art and attached fabric swatches and fragrance samples to accompany the photos.
She was almost done.
Engaged in something she loved, Mila worked through the night.
In the following days, Mila continued her hectic routine, juggling between her company and her studio, wrapping up her work while finalizing her portfolio. She was completely absorbed in her tasks.
The divorce proceedings, however, were not neglected.
Private mediation had failed, and her lawyer friend, Miranda, had already prepared the necessary documents and filed them in court.
The leading firms and lawyers in Kingsford, knowing it was you, declined to take it, Leonard paused slightly, then added, However, Miranda from Harding & Cole Legal has accepted the case.
The fact that someone in Kingsford dared to take a case against him surprised Lysander.
Miranda?
The name seemed vaguely familiar.
Leonard promptly reminded him, A while ago, when your wife was following you and taking photos, Miranda was with her. She’s a college friend of your wife’s and the eldest daughter of the Wayne family. Her father, Quentin Wayne, moved Horizon Group to the city a few years ago, and it’s been doing quite well.
Quite the friend…
Lysander tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, his eyes narrowing slightly, his tone calm, I believe Harding & Cole Legal has business dealings with us, right?
Yes.
Have the secretarial department arrange for a meeting with Harding & Cole Legal, and also schedule a meeting with Mr. Wayne from Horizon Group.