Chapter 3

Within the next second, Emily's phone buzzed in her pocket. She took it out and saw "Honey" on the screen. It was Victor calling her. However, she did not answer. The calling tone echoed through the speaker repeatedly, filling the living room. Victor called eight times, but no one answered the call. He scowled slightly at the realization. Amelia handed him some coffee and comforted him gently. "Vanessa might be busy, so she didn't answer. Let's wait a while and call her later." Victor nodded. As he ended the call, he accidentally spilled the coffee over the documents. There was no more tissue on the table. Amelia was about to head out to get some more, but he called out to Emily to bring him a new packet. Emily entered the study with a packet of tissue. She noticed the eight call records on his phone. It was clearly her number, yet there was no contact name. Now, Emily knew that Victor didn't even bother to save her number. No wonder he never realized that the person he needed the most was in the house. Emily chuckled. She got up and entered the kitchen to prepare a simple breakfast for herself. As she brought a plate of sandwiches out, she realized that Victor was trying to contact her again. Once again, she did not answer. By then, Victor's patience had worn thin. He got to his feet and entered the study. "She must have changed her number. I'll get someone to send me the contact details of Liberty Legal in Glenside." Upon hearing Victor's decision, Emily's gaze froze. If he did contact her former law firm, based on their tendency to gossip, they would spill everything about her. Right now, Emily didn't want Victor to know all that about her. She turned to Amelia and said, "Ms. Foster, I happen to know a little about the problem you guys are facing. "If you wish to file for a divorce in Matornia, Amozia, the plaintiff has to provide…" Emily briefly explained how the laws worked in Matornia. Since Amelia didn't quite understand it, she quickly called Victor over. Emily explained everything again. Although he understood what she said, there was a flicker of doubt in his eyes. "How do you know all this?" Emily took a sip of milk before saying nonchalantly, "I graduated from the law school at Skybridge College. "Five years ago, I read about a divorce case that is quite similar to Ms. Foster's. Back then, the plaintiff's appeal was also dismissed due to lack of evidence. The lawyer used certain provisions in international private law…" Emily had personally handled the case. Hence, she spoke confidently as she analyzed the case with ease. Seeing how Emily had spoken so effortlessly, Victor realized for the first time that she seemed very different from the dutiful wife he had pictured in his mind. At that moment, his heart fluttered. For the first time, he thought of asking everything about her past. But now wasn't the time to get to know Emily. Time was of the essence. Instead, Victor took Emily's suggestion and continued preparing his material for the prosecution. Now that the issue was resolved, Emily didn't interfere any longer. She started going through the recent cases over the past few years. She wanted to familiarize herself with the updated laws so she could prepare for her return to practice. As the days passed, Emily was busy improving her skills. She didn't even pay attention to anything happening around her. Only when Victor sought her out did she find out that Amelia's divorce had been successful. Amelia even invited her to her solo piano recital to thank her for her help. "There's no need to thank me. It was no trouble at all." Emily casually refused the invitation and continued reading her book. Victor walked to her side, intending to talk her into attending Amelia's solo piano recital. However, he accidentally saw "Vanessa Green" scribbled on the side of the book she was reading. Victor was immediately taken aback. "You… You like Vanessa?" Emily followed Victor's gaze and realized that he had noticed her habit of marking her own books. She instinctively blocked the mark before nodding in agreement. "Yes." In the legal world, many did look up to her. Afraid that Victor would continue asking questions, she changed the subject. "I'd like to go out and clear my head. What time is the solo piano recital? I'll get changed so we can leave." It was a good thing that Victor no longer seemed interested in asking Emily anymore questions. He merely nodded and left the room to wait for her in the car. Once they arrived, Amelia sent an assistant to lead them to the VIP zone. "Mr. Smith, we meet again. All these years, whenever and wherever Ms. Foster has a concert, you always show up to support her. "Every time, you'd bring a bouquet of flowers for her, and they're her favorite tulips. In the past, I always thought you were single. You're actually married! Your wife looks so gentle and stunning. You're really a lucky man!" Emily listened to the assistant in silence. Now, she found out that Victor's trips abroad weren't work-related. He was there to watch Amelia's performances. She bent her head as she recalled herself meticulously packing his luggage for him the night before his flights, every time. She prepared changes of clothes for him too. She was also worried that he wouldn't be used to the food overseas, so she packed lots of snacks. Emily always looked forward to Victor returning from his trips abroad. She prayed for his work to go smoothly and that he would always be safe. But she never realized that all that while, Amelia was the only woman in his heart. Emily chuckled, mocking her own foolishness. But it was good that Victor could soon openly pursue the woman he loved. As for Emily, she would be free again.