The Flower That Grew from Ashes novel Chapter 83

Annelise listened quietly and nodded.

All of this was within her expectations.

But she looked at Zachary and gently shook her head.

"Mr. Coleman, I don't want to file a lawsuit just yet."

Zachary paused, a trace of confusion in his eyes.

Annelise picked up her lemon water and took a sip. The icy liquid sliding down her throat made her chaotic thoughts sharper.

"I don't just want to win a lawsuit in court."

Her voice was soft, but it carried an undeniable, absolute resolve.

"The Lehmans are a prominent family in Cresthaven. What they care about most isn't money; it's their reputation."

"I don't just want to take back what belongs to me."

"I want to stand on the grandest stage they take so much pride in, and tear off their masks with my own hands."

Zachary stared at her, looking at this woman whose exterior seemed gentle and fragile, but whose eyes held a determination fiercer than any client he had ever seen.

In an instant, he understood her completely.

He nodded, an expression of profound comprehension dawning on his face.

"I understand, Ms. Sargent."

He pulled a stack of documents from his briefcase.

"This is a draft of the divorce agreement I've prepared based on your situation."

"It details the independent nature of your premarital assets and demands that Hackett, as the at-fault party, forfeit all rights to the division of joint marital property, while also paying you substantial emotional distress damages."

"Additionally, this is a full power of attorney. Once you sign it, I become your sole legal representative and can handle all legal matters on your behalf."

"Also, I highly recommend you take these original pieces of evidence to a notary to have them legally preserved immediately."

"That way, even if the originals are destroyed or lost in the future, the notarized copies will hold the exact same legal weight."

Annelise looked at him and gave a solemn nod.

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