RedCatty
  • DAILY COOKIES
  • BECOME GOLD MEMBER
  • GOLD MEMBER ZONE
  • CONTACT ME
Advanced
Sign in Sign up
  • DAILY COOKIES
  • BECOME GOLD MEMBER
  • GOLD MEMBER ZONE
  • CONTACT ME
  • Genres
  • Tags
Sign in Sign up
Prev
Next
Trending
1132950

Marriage with the Younger Brother of the Man Who Betrayed Me

September 22, 2024
Chapter 120 Chapter 119
1139612

If You Want A Cheeky Seductress

September 22, 2024
Chapter 70 Chapter 69
1117103

Constrained to Start

October 8, 2024
Chapter 50 Chapter 49
1090498

People Aren’t Meant to Be Fixed!

September 22, 2024
Chapter 70 Chapter 69
1147545

I’m The Lowest-Ranking Daughter Of A Martial Arts Villain

September 22, 2024
Chapter 79 Chapter 78

Life After Divorce - Chapter 13

  1. Home
  2. Life After Divorce
  3. Chapter 13
Prev
Next

“Wow!”

I didn’t see the children running out of the alley carrying toy models.

As I tried to dodge sideways and stumbled, Edmond grabbed my waist and pulled me inward. Our eyes met in the close proximity.

I gazed, entranced like the girl from earlier, at his golden eyes narrowly revealed beneath lowered eyelids.

I understood why one could recite lyrical poetry with all sorts of flowery words when praising him.

Because Edmond really looked like that. It seemed I too had sincerely thought so deep down.

My heart pounded strongly, either from the unexpected accident or from being stunned by his appearance.

As I swayed backward once more to regain balance, his bangs fell forward and poked his eyes. He closed one eye that had swallowed his hair.

I brushed back his hair for him since his hands were occupied holding my waist.

Edmond frowned as if displeased.

“What are you doing?”

“Ah, excuse me. It’s become a habit.”

“…You mean it’s a habit to brush back men’s hair?”

His tone was a bit strange.

“When you put it that way, it makes me sound like a strange person? I just meant that brushing back hair is a habit. As you can see, my hair is quite long.”

“…”

Edmond silently furrowed his brow, then abruptly let go of my waist and walked ahead.

He had treated me like a gentleman just moments ago, but now his attitude was dismissive.

“Be careful from now on.”

…How prickly.

I pouted my lips once in disappointment, then quickly followed after Edmond.

[This is the timeline separator]

“Excuse me, Count. Perhaps you’ve taken a wrong turn… No, that can’t be.”

I hurriedly took back my words at his fierce gaze and stared at the building.

Cobwebs around the chimney and walls with scattered holes.

Rain Burton’s office in the two-story mansion structure was closer to a damp ruin.

‘This will require quite a substantial leasing fee.’

As I approached the arched red wooden door, Edmond leaned against the exterior wall with his arms crossed.

“I’ll wait here.”

“I’ll finish my business as quickly as possible.”

I bowed slightly before entering the office door.

I quickly climbed the stairs and looked down at his ash-gray hair through the landing window.

Edmond tilted his head diagonally upward.

Our eyes met for a moment, and I smiled gently as if asking him to watch over me, but he turned his head expressionlessly.

‘How embarrassing.’

I let out a shallow sigh and climbed the stairs holding my fan.

A small sign saying “Rain Burton’s Office” was attached to the worn mahogany door.

I knocked on the door and entered upon hearing a voice telling me to come in.

Contrary to expectations, the interior was neat.

Judging by the sofas neatly arranged in the center, that seemed to be where clients were consulted.

As I stood still with empty hands since there was no one to greet visitors, a door opened in the corner and a woman appeared.

The freckled woman with short brown hair passed by without looking at me, turning pages of a book with a cookie in her mouth.

“Mister, I’ll pay the rent tomorrow… Who are you?”

“Are you Attorney Rain Burton?”

“Yes, I am. And you are?”

“I came for a consultation.”

Rain Burton’s eyes widened, then she dropped her book.

Wack! She hopped around saying “Ow!” as it landed on her foot.

I rolled my eyes watching her antics.

In the original work, she was described as a loyal, indomitable lawyer who defended Edmond despite the disapproval of high nobles…

‘Is this really the Rain Burton who won the trial of the century…?’

[This is the timeline separator]

Yes, it’s Rain Burton.

I set down my business card and gazed at her across from me with an artificial smile.

“I came today because I wanted to seek your advice, Ms. Rain Burton.”

“What kind of…?”

Her eyes widened as she ate cookies like a squirrel, saying she had a sensitive personality that couldn’t endure even a moment of hunger.

“Well, I want to get divorced. I’d like to hire you as my lawyer.”

“R-really? What about the fees? Will I be able to eat five meals a day?”

Rain Burton asked bluntly with cookie crumbs around her mouth.

‘So her standard is based on meal costs.’

I smiled faintly and explained the current situation.

After hearing everything, Rain Burton rubbed her chin with a serious expression.

“Hmm, so your husband has been continuously unfaithful, and your mother-in-law has verbally and physically abused you. Due to mutual tolerance, you haven’t been respected as a Countess and have become isolated… Is that correct?”

“That’s right.”

“You want an amicable divorce, but you don’t want to give your husband a penny of your assets, and you’d like Baroness Dien to be isolated from high society?”

“That’s correct too. I want to hire you as a legal advisor to avoid any legal issues in the process.”

Rain Burton stared at me intently before standing up abruptly. Her attitude was resolute, as if she didn’t need to hear any more.

“If that’s the case, I’ll have to decline. I’m an honest lawyer. Using me for mere revenge as a Countess−”

“I’ll ensure you don’t have to worry about food expenses for a year.”

“That scumbag…! How dare he deceive the Countess and have an affair! I never liked that bastard from the start!”

‘Hmm, she’s an honest person.’

I smiled pleasantly at her completely changed attitude.

I liked that she was simple in her desires.

At least it meant she wouldn’t backstab me or waste time while just taking the retainer fee.

Eventually, I listed the current situation and plans.

That Devon had forged the will, that I had the real will left by my father and planned to request authentication from the Magic Tower, and so on. It was a detailed plan.

“Once the will’s authenticity is confirmed, I plan to blackmail him into an amicable divorce. He won’t be able to deny it since it’ll be a fact certified by the Magic Tower.”

“Hmm, I see.”

Rain Burton, who had become almost like a loyal retainer due to a year’s worth of food expenses, nodded and listened attentively.

She scribbled something on the documents.

“I don’t intend to file adultery lawsuits against his affair partners. They were also deceived by Devon.”

“But… what if they file a lawsuit first and demand property division? Of course, inherited property isn’t subject to division under imperial law. However, assets acquired after marriage−”

“Yes, that. That’s what I need your help with, Ms. Rain Burton.”

This was also the main reason I sought out Rain Burton.

Currently, Devon is the head of the Vuel family’s Le Bron mining operations, but his poor management has drawn criticism from executives for the past four years.

‘No wonder, he’s only capable of seducing women in the first place.’

The problem is that thanks to my father, the family already has systematic distribution and stable mining operations in place, so the Vuel family’s assets are growing even if they just breathe.

Because of this, Devon has created private business connections behind the executives’ backs, giving the legal representative headaches.

‘He swore he wouldn’t do it again, but… I wonder.’

I snorted.

As far as I knew, Devon wasn’t the type to quit.

‘That’s why I want to drive him out with nothing even more.’

Thinking of the face of the man who would soon be my ex-husband made me nauseous.

As I clicked my tongue at the unpleasant thought, Rain Burton, who had been deep in thought rubbing her chin, smirked.

“There’s a way to prevent dividing not only the inherited property but also the marital assets.”

“What is it?”

“Has your husband ever committed any illegal acts?”

“If I remember correctly, the Vuel family lawyer once resolved Devon’s tax evasion suspicions.”

“Hmm, then we can use a legal loophole. All assets suspected of tax evasion or illegal accumulation are frozen by the imperial family for investigation. We’ll tie up the joint property with the imperial family to prevent property division before the divorce. After the divorce, you can prove your innocence and reclaim the assets, Countess.”

Oh ho. The corners of my mouth lifted involuntarily.

“I see there’s such a method. Will there be any issues with the family’s businesses?”

“If it’s personal tax evasion, it shouldn’t affect business operations. And before that, rumors of discord with your in-laws… It would be good to expose that to the media, do you think it’s possible?”

I smiled brightly at Rain Burton’s satisfactory advice.

“Of course.”

That’s easy. I was planning to generate sympathetic public opinion before the divorce anyway.

I just hadn’t set the timing yet, but I was going to spread rumors of discord gradually, as if draining blood.

Rain Burton nodded with a sly smile.

“That’s good then. I’ll bribe an official I know to encourage the investigation. It’ll be busy with cooperation because of that, but it should be resolved before the will certificate comes out.”

“Thank you. We can strike a blow before the divorce. Ah, I have separate thoughts about Baroness Dien. I’d like to resolve it within the bounds of the law, so I’ll seek your advice from time to time.”

“Come anytime, Countess. I’ll support you.”

You’re paying a whole year’s worth of food expenses after all. Rain Burton clenched her fist and shouted boldly.

“Destroy them!”

Oh my. I wrinkled my nose and smiled playfully.

“Among educated people, we call it revenge in a cultured way.”

“Right, revenge!”

Even though she should have felt a bit embarrassed by my reaction, Rain Burton didn’t care and raised her fist again.

I chuckled and spoke again.

“There are other tasks I’d like to request… if possible.”

Meanwhile, Rain Burton, who had been munching on snacks, brushed off the crumbs around her mouth and said shamelessly.

“Just say the word. I haven’t had clients since opening, but that doesn’t mean I lack ability.”

Ha, her bold personality made me laugh.

No wonder the Edmond in the original work entrusted her with the trial.

Rain Burton was the type of person I liked. I preferred confidence and guts to overflow rather than be lacking.

I smiled contentedly and offered a handshake.

“I’m counting on you, Ms. Rain Burton. When everything is over, I’ll pay enough in fees for you to relocate your office to a high-traffic area.”

“I’ll spend it all on food anyway, but thank you in advance.”

We shook hands up and down with bright smiles. The contract was successful, and my plan was just beginning.

Male lead is a clingy little husband

One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.

Introduction:

One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.

One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.

As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.

From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.

But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.

Mini scene 1:

One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.

Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”

Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”

Mini scene 2:

After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.

Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.

Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”

Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”

Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.

[Reading Guide]

1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.

2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.

You’re bound to regret it if you skip this novel. Read the review & spoiler to find out what you might be missing!

Link to read the review & spoiler

Link to read the novel

_____

Please help me, I want to bring you the best possible things.

If you find any chapter or novel with poor translation and editing quality, let me know by commenting directly under that novel or chapter. I will retranslate it as soon as possible.

[Touch the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to move to the next chapter if you want.]

Prev
Next

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

1077047
Please Marry My Son
September 22, 2024
1119361
I Ended Up Living Next Door to My Ex-Husband
September 22, 2024
1080000
The Terminally-Ill Duke Clings to Me Every Night
September 22, 2024
1152914
I Have A Terminally Ill Duke As My Husband
September 22, 2024

Comments for chapter "Chapter 13"

MANGA DISCUSSION

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

*


The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

Redcatty

Sign in with Social Media

Continue with Google

The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

← Back to RedCatty

Sign Up with Social Media

Continue with Google

The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

← Back to RedCatty

Locked Chapter

Please login first. After successfully logging in, click "reveal full content" again.