Chapter 84

Yesterday afternoon, rain tapped steadily against the windows of Juliet's apartment. Zachary sat in a single armchair, one long leg crossed over the other, his fingers tapping idly against his knee. Across from him sat a woman in a tailored business suit, her hair cut short. She was one of Navalton's most formidable divorce attorneys, known for never losing a case. This woman was his cousin, Jennifer Salter. She wore a tailored black suit and had her hair in a neat bun. Her expression was calm and professional. She adjusted the thin metal frames on her nose and slid the folder across the table toward Juliet. "Ms. Stone, I've prepared the divorce filing." Jennifer flipped it to the first page and tapped a clause with her finger. "There's one point I need to confirm with you." Her tone was calm and professional. "You're choosing to walk away with nothing. Is that correct?" Juliet sat by the window, a small teddy bear in her arms. It was the one Asher had given her. She didn't l