EPOV
"I want to make sure her name doesn't get dragged into this," I said, "That's the most important thing."
"I'll try my best," Marcus said.
"Not try my best! I want a guarantee!" I said.
"Don't show me that attitude!" he said, "And you should have thought that before starting a romantic relationship with your fucking colleague!"
"I can't give you a guarantee when you're trying to win a case against the fucking Denalis. It's going to get ugly, but I'm going to give my best. You need to trust me! I'm your friend first, and a lawyer later! Believe me, I'm going to give my hundred percent in this case."
"I trust you," I said. He was one of the best in the business, there was no reason not to trust him!
"Don't give them a chance," he said, "Just continue to follow the suggestions I've given to you."
"Yeah, I'm trying," I said.
It was getting harder with each passing day. It had been a month ever since Bella had seen me with Tanya, and we had maintained nothing but a professional relationship since then. I fucking missed her! I had no idea how long I could go on like this!
"The prenup should take care of the business aspects," he said, "I'm going to try my best that none of your personal matter gets dragged."
"Thank you," I said.
"But... no guarantee!" he smiled.
"What's up?" We had gathered for dinner at my parents' house and Alice was super happy tonight.
"I'm really happy tonight," she said and showed me the middle finger.
"What's going on, Alice?" I asked.
"Bella is on a date with the guy I suggested to her. She's finally moving on from you, asshole!" she said and showed me the middle finger again.