On the Ruins of His Regret I Soar novel Chapter 118

Catherine smiled but said nothing.

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Jessica met Dennis Thompson.

He had just come from a business lunch. "When I heard your name, I thought it was a coincidence," he said with a small smile. "I can't believe it's really you. I was at your wedding. That romantic kiss is still something people try to imitate. It's funny how things change. Now you're getting a divorce."

"Mr. Thompson," Jessica said, nodding. "This is the draft of the divorce agreement I prepared." She handed it to him with both hands.

Dennis glanced at it. "You're only asking for fifty million? Lance Smith is worth at least five billion. Aren't you selling yourself short?"

"Fifty million is enough for me to live on for the rest of my life," she replied with a small smile.

He continued reading, a look of approval growing on his face. "The provisions you've made for your daughter are excellent. But you have to be sure. At her age, she has the right to express a preference for her guardian. Are you certain she'll choose you?"

Dennis took a sip of his coffee. "The court only believes in evidence. Your feelings are not legal facts. Without concrete proof that the other party is a danger to the child's well-being, your claims won't hold up. Furthermore, Lance can easily prove that for the past six months while you were away, he and his family were the primary caregivers. That fact alone will heavily influence the judge to award him custody."

Jessica swallowed hard, unable to speak.

Dennis wasn't usually talkative, but remembering the request he'd received, he continued patiently. "My professional advice is to prioritize securing clear and generous visitation rights through a settlement. Custody isn't the only way to be a good mother. I've handled many divorces for wealthy families, and frankly, from one woman to another, I can only advise you to be selfish when you need to be."