Chapter 71

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“ Mateo , even if I get evidence of Aria assaulting someone , it’s not going to help much with the lawsun ? ” Liam asked .
Mateo shook his head . “ I help , but not enough . On the surface , you’re still the one at fault . By the way , how’s your ex – wife’s lawyer ? Good ! ”
If it was just seme average lawyer , Mateo wouldn’t be this worried . Thinking that, he took a sip of water .
“ It’s Owen Shaw , Liam said .
P – Mateo spat the water out all over the place . “ Owen Shaw ?! ”
Meanwhile , Jackson rushed back to the police stalk
station , panting and holding a file . “ Captain Fletcher We found something ! ”
Fryderyk took it from him .
Jackson wiped the sweat from his forehead . “ Lily had a bank card with 65 thousand dollars in it . Over the years , she only spent about seven thousand dollars . The card was originally issued to some old guy who had been dead for over ten years . His family willingly sold the card . ”
“ What about Aria’s information ? ” Fryderyk asked .
Jackson answered , “ It’s been wiped . There’s no trace . I went to the village where she grew up . They only said she went missing when she was ten and came back two years ago . After that , she returned to the Saxon family . The villagers are super wary and didn’t want to say more . ”
“ Ten years old and disappeared ? Then found herself ? Isn’t Aria supposed to have grown up in the countryside ? Does the Saxons know about this ? ” Fryderyk frowned .
Things were getting way more complicated
“ Aria’s trial is today . Once it’s over , detain her ! ” Fryderyk said as he walked toward the break room . “ Get ready . We’re heading to court . ”
“ All members of the audience , please remain silent . The court rules are now being read … ”
In the gallery , Fryderyk fixed his gaze on Aria , studying her closely
Caleb noticed and frowned . “ Fryderyk , what’s with the look you’re giving my sister ? ”
Pulled out of his thoughts , Fryderyk glanced over . “ What look ? ”
Like looking at a criminal ,” Caleb thought .
Caleb had known Fryderyk since they were kids , so he understood him pretty well . Him showing up here today was really weird .
Besides , Fryderyk brought another cop . He definitely wasn’t here as family .
Caleb stared at him . “ Why are you
here ? ”
Since they were planning to detain Aria anyway , Fryderyk wasn’t going to hide it . But the courtroom wasn’t the place to explain everything
“ I tell you after it’s over , ” Fryderyk said ,
Caleb’s heart sank . He had a bad feeling . Pushing down his anxiety , he looked up at the judge .
The judge asked , “ Defendant , did you hear and understand the plaintiff’s demands ? ”
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Lam nodded . “ Yes , Your Honor , I agree with the plaintiff’s requests and ask for mediation ”
Instantly , the whole courtroom fell into stunned silence .
Daniel almost jumped to his fort in shock , Hannah quickly grabbed his arm and whispered , “ Grandpa , we thought this through , We’ll explain everyming after it’s over ”
With that , Hannah glanced at Fryderyk sitting up front , her suspicions growing stronger ,
Daniel’s face turned red with anger . No way could he calm down .
Before the trial , Liam had promised Daniel everything was set , that they would definitely win .
So Daniel had already moved all the family assets . Worst – case scenario , the prenup would get thrown out , and they’d have to divide property again ,
But Liam just agreed to Aria’s requests without a fighti
Daniel regretted trusting Liam so much , thinking he’d figure it out .
The judge looked over at Aria . “ Does the plaintiff agree to mediation ? ”
“ I do , ” Aria said ..
Owen lifted his head slightly , a flicker of suspicion in his eyes .
When Owen’s gaze met Mateo’s , Mateo gave him a sheepish but respectful smile .
Since both sides agreed , the mediation went smoothly . Aber signing the written agreement , Aria withdrew her lawsuit .
And they scheduled to file for divorce registration the following Monday ,
Walking next to her ,
Aria nodded . “ Yeah ,”
Owen leaned down slightly and said , “ Did Liam suddenly agree to your terms ? ”
“ There might be something coming . Stay alert , ” Owen said .
“ Thank you , Mr. Shaw , Aria replied .
As the Cole family members left , Fryderyk walked up . “ Aria , you need to come with us to the station ! ”
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