Through the video, I watched the scene unfold with perfect clarity
Knox hesitated, it was just a few seconds of hesitation, but I saw it clearly
The moment Dahlia appeared, his attention shifted away from me
His eyes lingered on Dahlia’s face, and he reached out to wipe away her tears.
“Dahlia, don’t cry…
Seeing this, I ended the video call immediately.
Emily, standing nearby, had witnessed the entire exchange
Ms. Lockhart…“[]
“Prepare the divorce papers, 1 said, turning toward my desk. “Deliver then tomorrow.”
“Also, notify the legal department that if Knox doesn’t pay the $80,000,000 in damages to as per the contract,”
“Yes, ma’am.” Emily noted. “Anything else?”
I thought for a moment.
Studios within a month, we’ll proceed with legal action
“I want a complete audit of every resource Knox has received from our group over the past year.”
“Film investments, endorsement arrangements, business partnerships calculate everything down to the last penny.”
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Chapter 7
I walked into the law office holding the divorce papers, my emotions unnervingly calm.]
Attorney Parker looked at me with a complicated expression.
“Ms. Lockhart, are you absolutely certain you want to proceed with this? ||
“Completely certain.”
Very well. We’ll file the petition with the court tomorrow.”
The following day, the court summons was delivered to Knox
For the next week, Knox called me obsessively
I didn’t answer a single call.]]
Until the day of the court hearing.
The courtroom was quiet.
I sat on the plaintiff’s side with Attorney Parker beside me.]
Knox sat at the defendant’s table, his face pale, dark circles under his eyes, looking like he hadn’t slept in days
After the judge declared the proceedings open, Attorney Parker presented on case first.]
“Your Honor, the marriage arrangement between plaintiff Wren Lockhart and defendant Knox Riviera has reached its natural conclusion. The relationship has irreparably broken down, making continued cohabitation impossible.“]
Knor’s lawyer immediately objected.]
“Your
Honor,
my client does not consent to this divorce. Mr. Riviera and MarLockhart share a deep connection. Their relationship over has been harmonious, with no evidence of irreparable breakdown.”
the
past year
The judge turned to Knox
“Defendant, do you have anything to add?
Knox stood up, his voice breaking
“Your Honor, I do not agree to this divorce. Wren and I have a real connection. I love her!“]]
With that, he turned toward me, his eyes brimming with tears.]
“Wren, do you remember when we first met? You wore that white dress and your smile was so beautiful.“[
“Do you remember our first date? 1 took you to that French restaurant, and you said you loved the wine.“[]
“And on our wedding day, you promised you’d try to love me.“[]
His voice grew increasingly emotional
“For the past year, I’ve worked every day to be a good husband! I remember everything you like, I’ve bought you so many gifs, we’ve shared so many wonderful moments together!”
“Doesn’t any of that count as a real relationship?”
The entire courtroom fell silent.
Knos’s words sounded sincere, heartfelt
Anyone who didn’t know the truth might have been moved.]
I looked at him feeling absolutely nothing[]
Attorney Parker stood up.]
“Your Home, I’d like to submit several pieces of evidence to the court“|||
He opened his folder and removed a stack of documents]
“These are the defendant’s phone records from the past year.”
“Calls with Ms. Dahlia Stome: 1.247 total calls, arcumlating 468 hours of conversation:[]
“That’s an average of 3.4 calls per day, averaging 22 minutes per call.“||
Knox’s face instantly drained of color.
Attorney Parker continued:
“Your Honor, this is the defendant’s schedule on the plaintiff’s birthday.“]
“That morning, the defendant did ceder a birthday cake for the plaintiff. However, he simultaneously ordered a separate cake for Ms. Stone.“[]
“More significantly, from 8 PM that evening until 2 AM the following morning, the defendant was at Ms. Stone’s residence rather than with the plaintif
I remembered that day]
Knox had told me he had a business dinner and would he home late
Late my birthday cake alone, waiting for him until 3 AM.]]
When he finally returned, he smelled of women’s perfume.
Then Attorney Parker presented a third piece of evidence.
“Your Honor, these are the purchase records for the ‘Starlight Tear necklace–the defendant’s wedding anniversary gift to the plaintiff.”
“The defendant did indeed purchase two identical necklaces. One for the plaintiff, and another for Ms. Stone.“[]
“Notably, the necklace given to Ms. Stone w
was purchased a full month before the one given to the plaistift:“[]
Knox’s lawyer attempted to object, but the judge silenced him!]
Attorney Parker continued presenting evidence.
“Your Honor, these are medical records from March 15th of this year. Plaintiff Wren Lockhart was hospitalized for emergency appendionis surgery.”
“On the night of the surgery, the defendant Knox Riviera’s whereabouts were attending Ms. Stone’s birthday celebration.“[]
“Here are screenshots from the restaurant’s security footage.“[]
I also remembered that night.
I was shivering in pain on the hospital bed when I called Kinox.]]
He said he was filming and couldn’t come
Later, a murse told me she’d seen entertainment news showing Knox at an upscale restaurant celebrating Dahlia’s birthday
In the photos, he was feeding her cake
Attorney Parker’s voice resonated clearly through the courtroom.||
“Your Honor, we have substantial additional evidence demonstrating that throughout this one year marriage, the defendant has maintained an inappropriate relationship with a third party.“]
The defendant’s claims of devotion are nothing but deception.“[]
“The wonderful memories the defendant describes were all built upon betrayal of the plaintiff. “]]
Knox finally snapped
“Enough! ENOUGH!”
He stood up, pointing at Attorney Parker
“Have you been investigating mo? What right do you have to pry into my private life?”
The judge tapped his gavel.
“Defendant, mind your courtroom behavior.”
Knox turned to me, expression furious
“Wren, you had me investigated?”
I coldly spoke.
“Is there something wrong with investigating my own husband?“,
“You-
“no you just claimed we had a connection, that you love me.”
My voice w
was soft but in the silent courtroom, everyone heard me clearly
“Knox, you never loved me. You loved being Mrs. Riviera’s husband.
“You loved the resources I could provide, the benefits I could bring you.”
“As for me as a person? You couldn’t even remember my birthday.”
Knox’s face was completely white.
He tried to speak, but after opening and closing his mouth several times, no words came out!
The judge looked at both parties and announced a recess
“The court will deliver its ruling at a later date.“[]
As I gathered my things, preparing to leave, Knux suddenly rushed over, trying to grab my hand []
“Wren, please, can we talk about this?
I just dodged his reach
“Don’t touch me.“[]
Mr. Riviera, the game is over.“]
I walked out of the courtroom without looking back
Behind, Knox’s desperate voice called out
“Wrend WRENT
I didn’t turn around.
Some people, some things–once you see them clearly, there’s no going back.]
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