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paused. Listening intently. The seconds ticked away and as they did I was dying inside.
“I agree. He doesn’t have a leg to stand on really. I wish we could throw more at him too. But it will just delay things, so let’s stick to the plan we agreed on.” Jensen went silent.
What were they talking about? Was Joe’s attorney’s pulling out something fancy to use against me? My head started to swim and as I became faint, Bradley’s two strong arms circled tighter around me, holding me up.
Jensen ended the call, then s wearing and muttering under his breath, turned back to face us. I couldn't quite make out his words but I knew they meant trouble for me. Trying not to imagine defeat was pretty much impossible, though.
“Let’s head to our car. It’s waiting for us outside.” Jensen grabbed the handle of his luggage and pivoted toward the exit’s sliding glass doors. Bradley and I did the same and followed dutifully behind.
The walk to the outside pick-up area seemed to take forever. I couldn’t wait to know what Jensen had learned. I glanced at Bradley who was dragging both of our suitcase s and he appeared as tense as I was. It was the unknown that was eating at us.
Jensen flagged a car holding up his name. The driver pulled the car up in front of us and jumped out of the driver’s seat to handle our bags. Silently we climbed into the car. Jensen took the front seat while Bradley and I hurried into the backseat. Nothing was said until all the doors were shut.
“Here’s the deal,” Jensen finally started to explain. “Joe has decided to play hardball. We figured he would but his attorney’s claiming he has an old prenuptial agreement that you signed, Kelly. Do you remember signing one?”
“What?” I felt like someone ha d slapped me in the face. A pre-nup? He had to be lying. “I don’t remember signing anything like that.”
“Do you remember signing anything before the wedding?” Jensen asked.
“I signed some papers related to his family’s company. He told me they would protect me if anything happened to him. I’d be fine financially is what he told me.”
My mind raced. I tried desperately to envision those papers again in my mind. It’d been a crazy time and I’d been right in the middle of last minute wedding plans. I think he’d even brought them to me at the country club when I was going over the guest headcount and seating.
“I’m worried that you signed something he can use against us. Our office here is emailing me a copy. They’re just waiting for Joe’s attorney to fax it over.”
“Jensen, what in layman’s terms does this mean?” Bradley questioned. “Will this affect what you’re planning on presenting today?”
“I’m not sure yet. I’ll know more when I get my hands on a copy of that fax. I still think we have the upper hand. Joe and his team have no idea that Kelly is coming today. They believe I’m here representing her in absentia.
“It’s best that we stick to the plan no matter what happens with this crazy paper his council produces. When you walk in seven months pregnant, the game totally changes.”
“Thanks, Jensen. It’s hard to believe Joe has kept his lawyers in the dark about the baby. It’s a game changer for sure.” Bradley was pleased with what he heard.
I was still struggling , on the other hand. Maybe it was all those years living with a tyrant. Those kinds of memories fade slowly if at all. I knew what this man is capable of. I hadn’t followed his orders to get rid of the baby. And when I’d left him... Well, no one leaves a man like Joe. He would be out for revenge and it was likely to get ugly.
Finally , the car pulled up to the hotel in the downtown area. I scooted out of the backseat and Jensen’s hand reached to help me out of the car. Once on my feet, I knew Bradley was right behind me, felt his hand placed on the small of my back and then he found my hand. Our fingers once again intertwined. His touch gave me
“I agree. He doesn’t have a leg to stand on really. I wish we could throw more at him too. But it will just delay things, so let’s stick to the plan we agreed on.” Jensen went silent.
What were they talking about? Was Joe’s attorney’s pulling out something fancy to use against me? My head started to swim and as I became faint, Bradley’s two strong arms circled tighter around me, holding me up.
Jensen ended the call, then s wearing and muttering under his breath, turned back to face us. I couldn't quite make out his words but I knew they meant trouble for me. Trying not to imagine defeat was pretty much impossible, though.
“Let’s head to our car. It’s waiting for us outside.” Jensen grabbed the handle of his luggage and pivoted toward the exit’s sliding glass doors. Bradley and I did the same and followed dutifully behind.
The walk to the outside pick-up area seemed to take forever. I couldn’t wait to know what Jensen had learned. I glanced at Bradley who was dragging both of our suitcase s and he appeared as tense as I was. It was the unknown that was eating at us.
Jensen flagged a car holding up his name. The driver pulled the car up in front of us and jumped out of the driver’s seat to handle our bags. Silently we climbed into the car. Jensen took the front seat while Bradley and I hurried into the backseat. Nothing was said until all the doors were shut.
“Here’s the deal,” Jensen finally started to explain. “Joe has decided to play hardball. We figured he would but his attorney’s claiming he has an old prenuptial agreement that you signed, Kelly. Do you remember signing one?”
“What?” I felt like someone ha d slapped me in the face. A pre-nup? He had to be lying. “I don’t remember signing anything like that.”
“Do you remember signing anything before the wedding?” Jensen asked.
“I signed some papers related to his family’s company. He told me they would protect me if anything happened to him. I’d be fine financially is what he told me.”
My mind raced. I tried desperately to envision those papers again in my mind. It’d been a crazy time and I’d been right in the middle of last minute wedding plans. I think he’d even brought them to me at the country club when I was going over the guest headcount and seating.
“I’m worried that you signed something he can use against us. Our office here is emailing me a copy. They’re just waiting for Joe’s attorney to fax it over.”
“Jensen, what in layman’s terms does this mean?” Bradley questioned. “Will this affect what you’re planning on presenting today?”
“I’m not sure yet. I’ll know more when I get my hands on a copy of that fax. I still think we have the upper hand. Joe and his team have no idea that Kelly is coming today. They believe I’m here representing her in absentia.
“It’s best that we stick to the plan no matter what happens with this crazy paper his council produces. When you walk in seven months pregnant, the game totally changes.”
“Thanks, Jensen. It’s hard to believe Joe has kept his lawyers in the dark about the baby. It’s a game changer for sure.” Bradley was pleased with what he heard.
I was still struggling , on the other hand. Maybe it was all those years living with a tyrant. Those kinds of memories fade slowly if at all. I knew what this man is capable of. I hadn’t followed his orders to get rid of the baby. And when I’d left him... Well, no one leaves a man like Joe. He would be out for revenge and it was likely to get ugly.
Finally , the car pulled up to the hotel in the downtown area. I scooted out of the backseat and Jensen’s hand reached to help me out of the car. Once on my feet, I knew Bradley was right behind me, felt his hand placed on the small of my back and then he found my hand. Our fingers once again intertwined. His touch gave me
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