After listening, Ste replied coldly, "I''m not going!"


    With that, she hung up the phone. When Haynes called back, Ste refused to


    answer.


    The O''Brien family sure had a funny way of doing things. They only remembered her when they needed something. What a joke.


    They needed a favor but acted all high and mighty. Ste thought she used to be way too easygoing and amodating.


    When she arrived at the diner, Neville was already there, waiting.


    "Sorry, I''mte," Ste said as she approached, a hint of apology in her voice.


    "No worries," Neville replied with a smile. "I just got here early."


    Ste had decided to divorce, but it wasn''t something she could wrap up in a few sentences. Yesterday at the hospital wasn''t the right ce for a long conversation, so they''d arranged to meet today to discuss it further.


    Once seated, Neville asked, "Ste, what''s your n for the divorce?"


    "I want to know," Ste began, "if I don''t leave with nothing, what am I entitled to?"


    Neville raised an eyebrow and grinned. "Well, that depends on how much Haynes has made since you married. Normally, you''d be entitled to half of any assets acquired during the marriage, but... The O''Brien Group wields a lot of influence in Neo-Vespera. Walking away with what you deserve won''t be easy. But don''t worry -I know some of the bestwyers who''ll fight tooth and nail for you."


    Ste nodded. "If I have proof that he''s at fault in the marriage, will that give me a better shot?"


    Neville''s eyes narrowed slightly. "What kind of proof?"


    "Yesterday, Haynes and Rachel attended a family event, and they publicly dered as Keen''s parents," Ste paused. "Plus, there''s evidence of their previous wedding and otherpromising situations. That should prove bigamy, right?"


    Neville chuckled softly at Ste''s serious expression. "Ste, I must remind you that Haynes is more connected than you think. If he wants to make evidence disappear, he will. And given hiswork, winning won''t be easy even if you have proof."


    Ste felt a heaviness in her chest.


    But then Neville changed his tone. "However, don''t stress too much since I promised to help you. If he ys dirty, we can y that game, too."


    Ste looked at Neville sharply. "You have a n?"


    "Of course." Neville picked up his cup and took a sip of his coffee.


    "No matter how powerful the O''Brien family is, they care about their reputation. If we stir up enough public pressure, they''lle to you, ready to make a deal, just likest time."


    Last time? Yes. Ste asked for a hundred million dorsst time, and Haynes agreed.


    Ste hesitated.


    Neville noticed her hesitation. "You''re not thinking of a peaceful split, are you?"


    "No," Ste shook her head. "I don''t want what happens between me and Haynes to affect Keen."


    Neville''s expression softened. "Are you thinking about fighting for custody? Ste, Keen is the O''Brien family''s only grandson. Fighting for custody would be an uphill battle."


    "I know, and I''m not nning to fight for custody. It''s just that..." Ste sighed. "I don''t want our issues to impact him."


    Keen would undoubtedly suffer from bacsh and online bullying if this went public. Even if she didn''t n on keeping Keen, she wasn''t about to hate a child.