After Sleeping with My Childhood Prince, I Kicked Him Out from My World novel Chapter 94

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69. Settlement

<<. Avery, >>

It’s been over a week since we started officially dating and I have been over the moon. Despite, all the hell that has been happening in my life. I’m happy and content.

But today, I am a little anxious.

Last night dad called and said Della and Ethan want to meet me and settle before the formal pretrial conference.

It’s overall a jarring experience. A few weeks ago, I didn’t even know what it meant.

“Its meeting of the judge and lawyers to review evidence and witnesses, to set a timetable, and to discuss the settlement of the case,” Miles had explained it to me.

Dad said it would be better if I considered it. I didn’t object. Because I know he is struggling too. Uncle Orin told me that dad is considering divorcing Joy. I hate her, but the thought of dad going through divorce made me feel uneasy.

My phone buzzes as I step into the lift. I am at Miles‘ office. We selected this spot for the meeting.

I take out my phone and I grin at the notification.

My Fake husband aka The Real boysister: We are at the conference hall. How long?

Me: 5 min max. I am already in the building.

My Fake husband aka The Real boysister: Move your ass. If we wrap up early, you might get some lollipop to lick.

I roll my eyes. He knows I hate that word.

Me: I might chew it this time.

My Fake husband aka The Real boysister: Ouch.

I take a deep breath before entering the conference room. My father is already here, acting as the mediator. I glance

at the other side of the table, where Nikki, her fiancé Ethan, and their lawyer are sitting.

“Good morning everyone,” I greet as I walk towards Miles and take a seat next to him.

“Good morning Avery,” my lawyer greets.

Fuck, I don’t remember his name.

He turns on a recorder. “As agreed before, we will record this conversation. And a copy will be available to both

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parties. Della Collins wants the case resolved out of court and we’re here to negotiate terms of a particular incident that happened on date.”

1 zone out hearing the blah blah. I should focus, but I still find it hard. As if I am trying to suppress the memories of anything related to it. Honestly, I have realized I want it handled out of the court too.

What are my chances if I let her go?

Even if she is punished by law, she won’t get much longer sentence. I guess I just would have to deal with the fear and be safe in general.

I hope that she will not act stupid again.

“I know it can be hard but Would be great if we come to a resolution, Avery.” I come out of my thoughts as Dad speaks in his calm and collected voice.

I blink and look at him. Did I miss something?

Miles holds my hand under the table, and I slump in my chair, trying to focus.

Nikki clears her throat and speaks up. “I want this to be resolved out of court. I am willing to negotiate terms with Avery.”

I raise my eyebrows at her.

“Negotiate terms? What exactly does that mean?” I ask, my voice dripping with skepticism. “Does it mean you will try not to hire new thugs and send them after me?”

Nikki shifts in her seat and glances at Ethan before speaking. “Come on, Avery… I didn’t do it. But you all are being stubborn and dragging it. It’s damaging us…”

I snort. Let the court prove it, you bitch. I think to myself. She knows she will get jail time if I refuse to settle it here. A shorter sentence, but I am sure she can get it if I refuse to settle.

“Anyway…” she continues, “I want to make things right between us. I know I did wrong by cornering you at that party, but I am willing to pay for the damages and offer a public apology if that makes you happy.”

Even while negotiating, she is not willing to admit she was guilty. So it’s important that I come hard at her.

“We need to establish some ground rules first,” I say firmly. “I want Nikki to be banished from the family business. She can’t be trusted, and I can’t work with her.”