Shattered Vows: Call Me Auntie Now novel Chapter 200

"He's a top-tier lawyer, Tara. His retainer has to be astronomical."

She patted her pockets with a bitter smile. "I blew most of my savings buying the Sapphire Lake studio. I'm practically tapped out."

"With Dante freezing our marital assets, if the legal fees are too high, I simply can't afford him."

Tara pulled her into a tight hug, reassuring her. "Who cares? You've got a rich best friend, remember? I'm loaded!"

Looking at Tara's sheer generosity, a grateful smile touched Quinn's lips, warming her heart.

"But I can't keep mooching off you. We're talking about millions of dollars here."

"Then consider it a loan. You can pay me back from the massive settlement you'll wring out of Dante when you win."

Quinn nodded and hugged her back. "Thank you, Tara."

"But I can't just sit here like a sitting duck," Quinn added.

A sharp, clear light flickered in her eyes. "If this actually drags out into a messy courtroom battle, it's not going to end well for me."

Tara looked at her in confusion.

"So, what's your game plan?"

"I'm going to talk to Dante."

Tara chewed on her lip. "If you can actually convince him to drop the lawsuit and just accept the divorce, that would be the best-case scenario."

"But I have to warn you, Quinn. He's a monster to deal with."

Over the past few months, Ethan had pulled Tara into their family company's core management team, meaning she had brushed up against the Hayes Group professionally.

She had witnessed Dante's ruthless, cutthroat business tactics firsthand.

Quinn nodded. "I know. But I have to try."

Tara glanced over at Raymond Moretti, who was leaning casually against the floor-to-ceiling window, engrossed in his phone.

"Then you'd better take your bodyguard with you."

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