Long Time, No See
Chapter 4
Headed into court today for Rose's divorce case.
Royce's lawyer was trying to make last minute deals with me, seeing as we'd finally told him about the pictures. I of course declined.
The trial lasted all day and I was ready to pull out the big guns.
"We've got pictures your honor, of Mrs. King and proof of abuse to her and her son." I presented the judge with the pictures and she grimaced as she saw the first picture, which was of Collin and his bruised ribs and broken arm. There were a few other of him as well, but nothing like what Rose suffered. There was also several reports from the ER from Emmett and several different nurses and x-ray techs, we had to make sure all bases were covered there, because of Emmett being my brother.
After the jury saw the pictures and several rounds of questions were asked, the judge convened for the day and we'd resume tomorrow morning.
Rose was led out by Aro's bodyguards and ushered away before any of Royce's men were able to follow.
I went back to the office to work on this for tomorrow and saw a note that Tanya's lawyer wanted a meeting. I called Edward to see when he could get here for said meeting and he said Monday would be the earliest. I told him I'd call him back and let him know the time.
Calling back Jenks I set up the meeting for Monday at noon, I told Jenks we'd have lunch in our conference room, which he gladly agreed to, seeing as though we didn't skimp on the food. Little did he know this would all be billed to Edward and when he won, Tanya would have to pay for it, I'll make sure to order a nice spread.
I called Edward and filled him in on the details and he thanked me for the later meeting, stating he wouldn't get in until late Sunday.
"Bella, I want to thank you for all you've done. I know you're busy and I'm sure I'm the last person you want to be dealing with. So, thank you." Edward sighed.
"Edward, you're a client, it's my job to put in long hours in order to make sure we win, no matter who you are or what you've done in the past." I spoke truthfully.
"Regardless, thank you. Hopefully this will be over soon." Edward guessed.
"Yes, it will be. I'd love for it to be settled out of court Monday, but I have a feeling Tanya is going to be a bitch and try demanding more. I'll make sure to have a mediator there as well, she can smooth things out and help with the divorce." I informed him.
"OK, sounds good Bells, I've got to run. Surgery in 30 minutes." He sighed.
"See you Monday." And the call was disconnected.
AN:
This is a short chapter, but I wanted it out tonight and to lead into the meeting between Bella and Tanya…
Thanks for reading…
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