Chapter 106
The midday sun was shining exceptionally bright that day.
It illuminated Naomi’s face with a radiant glow as she stepped out victoriously after Annie’s lawsuit.
Not only had Naomi won the lawsuit, but she had done it flawlessly as well.
*Thank you, Ms. Goodwin! Thank you for helping me secure so much money.” Naomi had barely descended the steps when Annie hurried out to express her gratitude.
Naomi grinned. “I was just doing my job.”
Annie let out a heavy sigh and said meaningfully, “Ms. Goodwin, I knew Tom’s lawyer approached you and offered you money to let the case slide. But you didn’t accept it.”
Naomi’s smile widened at Annie’s remark, and she slid her hands into her pockets.
“Ms. Logan, you’ve got quite the connections! You even heard of such confidential matters.”
Annie chuckled. “After 30 years of marriage, I know exactly the kind of person Tom is. I just didn’t expect
him to consider divorce and take action so soon.
Despite getting divorced and receiving half of Tom’s assets, Annie still felt sentimental about their years. together.
They had spent more than half their lives together. It would have been wonderful if Tom hadn’t cheated and they had spent the rest of their lives together.
Seeing Annie’s sad expression, Naomi took her hand out of her pocket and patted the former’s arm.
“Ms. Long, we’ve come this far, and we’ve given it our all. No regrets. Your children are grown now. You should focus on putting yourself first.”
Annie felt grateful for Naomi’s words of comfort and looked at her. “Ms. Goodwin, you’re a good friend. Do you have time for lunch today? Let’s eat together.”
Naomi glanced at her watch. “It’s getting late. I still have things to attend to at my law firm. How about
next time?”
Annie was about to answer when her just–divorced husband also emerged from the courthouse. Seeing the two women there, Tom’s face immediately darkened.
He glared at Annie before shifting his annoyed gaze to Naomi.
Tom was in his 50s. He wasn’t too tall and was slightly chubby. He was dressed in a floral shirt with a casual black suit jacket.
with her family’s company.
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