No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 201

Eleanor Sutton and Joy Thatcher were lounging in a cozy café nearby when Eleanor’s phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen and said to Joy, “It’s your old college buddy.”

“Hurry, answer it! Maybe there’s news about the divorce,” Joy urged, her eyes lighting up.

Eleanor picked up the call. “Hello, Attorney Jeffries.”

“Miss Sutton, do you have a moment to meet?”

“I do. Is there some progress on the divorce?” Eleanor couldn’t help asking.

“Yes. If you’re available, could you come by my office?”

“Of course. I’m with Joy, we’ll head over right now.”

The two women made their way to the parking lot, and Joy drove them straight to Frazier Jeffries’ law office.

Once inside, Frazier glanced at Joy. “Joy, would you mind waiting outside for a bit?”

Joy flashed an OK sign and slipped into the break room next door.

Eleanor settled onto the office sofa, and Frazier looked at her seriously. “Miss Sutton, Mr. Goodwin is willing to pursue a standard divorce, no lawsuits involved.”

Eleanor tensed at the mention of Ian Goodwin. His sudden change of attitude put her on edge.

Frazier slid a document across the table. “Mr. Goodwin has agreed to the divorce terms.”

“Miss Sutton, Mr. Goodwin has three conditions for the divorce that require your agreement,” Frazier said.

Eleanor clenched her jaw. She knew it wouldn’t be that simple.

“What are his conditions?” she asked.

“First, Mr. Goodwin wants visitation rights—eight times a month with your daughter. Second, you must remain unmarried for five years after the divorce—no new marriage, you must stay single. Third, you cannot sell any of the eight companies to an outside party; if you ever decide to sell, Mr. Goodwin gets the right of first refusal.”

Eleanor’s hands curled into fists. Even after divorce, he wanted to control her future relationships—and even what she could do with the companies?

“Miss Sutton, these are Mr. Goodwin’s non-negotiable terms. If you can’t agree, the divorce could drag on for another six months to a year. My advice: this is an opportunity you may want to seize.”