The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 117

"Hello, Mr. Baird."

Joseph's voice was low and steady on the other end. "Are you free at noon today? We've heard from the police. Fletcher wants to see you. He says he wants to renegotiate the terms of the divorce."

Vivica understood immediately. "Is he trying to trade his assets for his freedom? Agreeing to leave with nothing in exchange for avoiding detention?"

It was the exact offer Joseph had made to Dylan and Loretta at the hospital yesterday. Although Loretta had furiously rejected the idea at the time, Vivica knew they could have easily changed their minds. Fifteen days in a holding cell was more than most people could stomach.

Most importantly, it was a matter of a man's pride and reputation. After spending two weeks in detention, all his relatives, friends, and business partners would know. Once he was a social pariah, how could he possibly continue to do business?

After weighing the options, Fletcher must have decided that a strategic retreat was his best option—to save what he could and rebuild later.

"I'm not sure if that's his angle, but we'll find out when we get there," Joseph replied.

"Alright, I'm free at noon."

After hanging up, Vivica had no time to dwell on the awkwardness with Zavier. She hurried back to her desk and got back to work.

...

Her guess about Fletcher had been spot-on. The bastard had come to his senses and was ready to trade his wealth for his freedom.

The reason was simple. According to regulations, the police had to transfer a person to a detention center within 24 hours of issuing the order. Once he was in the system, reversing the penalty would be extremely difficult.

Fletcher had hired a renowned out-of-town divorce lawyer at great expense. When this lawyer learned that his client had been arrested for domestic violence—handing the plaintiff irrefutable evidence—he was furious and gave Fletcher a thorough dressing-down. It was an amateur mistake, akin to handing a knife to the enemy.

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