Unmasked My CEO Ex-Husband’s Regret novel Chapter 381

The trial was set for the morning.

Since the firm had a major case that needed her immediate attention, Elara didn't attend in person, delegating full authority to Gillian Thorne.

The proceedings went far smoother than anyone anticipated, wrapping up in just over an hour.

As soon as Gillian walked out of the Shoreline County Courthouse, she texted Elara the results.

Elara didn't see the message until her lunch break.

After reading it, she replied: [Great job. Dinner is on me as soon as I clear my desk.]

Gillian texted back instantly: [No rush on dinner.]

[But I have to ask... did you strike some sort of backroom deal with Vivian?]

Elara: [Why do you ask?]

Gillian: [She didn't even show up. Her lawyer barely put up a fight. It looked like they just entirely threw in the towel.]

[When you told me to double the emotional distress compensation a few days ago, you already knew this was going to happen, didn't you?]

Elara didn't deny it: [Isn't this a great outcome?]

Gillian: [...]

[If you knew it was going to be like this, we didn't even need to go to court. A private settlement would have been way easier.]

Gillian was clearly joking, and she quickly followed up with the legal specifics.

[Vivian's side isn't appealing. The Final Decree should be issued very soon.]

Elara: [Thank you. I owe you one.]

Gillian, being a lawyer herself, knew how brutal the end-of-year rush was. After a bit more casual banter, she signed off to let Elara get back to work.

"Texting Gillian?"

Sarah Norwood walked in carrying Takeout Diner Delivery for the two of them. Seeing how engrossed Elara was in her phone, she figured it was about the morning's trial. "How did it go?"

Elara had just finished her chat. She closed WhatsApp, put her phone down, and gave Sarah a quick rundown of the verdict.

Sarah looked utterly bewildered. "Wait, so when Vivian stormed into the firm that day, you actually managed to talk her down?"

Elara gave her a look that clearly said, 'Bingo.'

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