The reason she couldn’t get divorced was that she wouldn’t be able to inherit any of her parents’ wealth if she did.
That’s what her parents had declared.
Amaya had never earned a single penny until now.
Before getting married, she had relied on her parents, and after getting married, she had lived off the money the man earned, so if she got divorced, her future life would be bleak.
It was no different from being dead to Amaya.
“So how much alimony are you going to give me?”
“I think I’ve told you that several times too.”
“Only 1 Million pound?”
Amaya’s lips twisted grotesquely.
‘How am I supposed to live with this money?’
No way!
The alimony Amaya wanted was 100 Million pound. The man was dumbfounded and scoffed.
Since their opinions didn’t match, the two were bound to be in fierce opposition, and neither was willing to back down.
As fear crept in that she would really be kicked out penniless, Amaya had no choice but to go to Nia, whom she had briefly known in the United States.
Nia was a lawyer, so she thought she might have a solution.
At first, Nia didn’t want to take on the case, but one day she suddenly contacted her and made a secret proposal.
At the time, Amaya, who was already cornered, had no choice but to agree unconditionally.
“It’s useless to find a lawyer and file a lawsuit. You’ll never win.”
What has Nia been doing until now?
Amaya felt a sudden surge of fear at the man’s words.
“So it’s better to listen when I’m being nice. Otherwise, you might not get a single penny of alimony.”
Amaya’s eyes shook violently, and her lips trembled. Even though she looked very precarious, the man didn’t bat an eye and remained firm.
“I can’t wait long. Honestly, it’s not like we’re madly in love, and it’s not like you have any affection for me, either. So don’t be stubborn and think carefully.”
Amaya kept moving her lips as if she was about to say something, but the man turned away coldly after saying those words.
And he left the room as it was.
“Aaaaaah!”
The hospital room door slammed shut.
Only then did Amaya grab her hair and scream, then pick up her phone.
Amaya’s fingertips trembled as she held the phone in her hand and entered a number.
After a few rings,
-Why?
Amaya’s expression crumpled with displeasure at the annoyed voice on the other end. Harsh curses poured out, breaking through her trembling lips.
“Nia, you bitch!”
-Are you crazy?
“Aren’t you doing your job properly?”
-It seems like you’re not doing your job properly. Be honest. Have you done anything right?
“My husband came to see me today. He said I can’t win even if I file a lawsuit.”
-So what? Are you saying we should terminate the contract? I wouldn’t be missing out on anything, but you’re not, are you? You said you can’t inherit any of your parents’ wealth if you get divorced, right? And you’re only getting 1 million pound in alimony, how are you going to live? I’m really worried. Amaya.
Nia, who knew Amaya’s situation all too well, just sneered.
Amaya clenched her fist so hard that her hand tingled.
-Amaya, there’s always a price to pay for everything. Well, unless you kill that Lola Dax woman right now. Then, I can try my best to do everything I can like fabricating evidence. If you risk your life, I have to do my best, too. Don’t you think?
It was no different from the devil’s temptation.
But Amaya, who had nothing but money on her mind, had long lost her reason.
“Wait! I’ll do what you want.”
An eerie voice flowed from Amaya’s pale lips.
Lola had just arrived at Amaya’s hospital room when the door opened, and a man she had never seen before came out.
He was tall and handsome, and judging by the designer clothes he was wearing from head to toe, he seemed to have a lot of money.
Their eyes met, and Lola cautiously asked,
“Are you Amaya’s guardian?”
The man didn’t answer right away. Lola briefly introduced herself.
“Hello, nice to meet you. I’m Lola Dax, Amaya’s attending physician.”
“Ah.”
The man nodded slightly. Lola said politely,
“Do you have a moment? I’d like to talk to you about Amaya.”
“I don’t have much to talk about with you, Doctor.”
The man refused firmly, showing a hint of annoyance. But Lola didn’t back down and tried to talk to him again.
“I have something to talk about.”
“I clearly said I have nothing to say.”
“I need your help. I’d appreciate it if you could spare a moment.”
The man looked embarrassed, then glanced at the watch on his wrist before replying curtly.
“I’m a very busy person, so I can’t talk for long.”
“I’ll keep it short and quick. Thank you for your time.”
The man, taken aback by Lola’s polite attitude, cleared his throat for no reason.
Lola led the man to an empty examination room.
A little later, Lola, sitting face to face with the man, began to ask questions one by one.
“What is your relationship with Amaya?”
“We’re getting divorced.”
The man’s answer was short, concise, and cold.
Lola felt a chill from the man, and for a moment, her mouth hung open.
It was telling that he said they were getting divorced instead of saying he was her husband.
As a result, it took her a moment to ask the next question.
“I have a few questions. How long have you been married to Amaya?”
“I didn’t say I’d answer a background check.”
The man openly expressed his discomfort. Lola smiled lightly and retorted,
“It’s not a background check, but questions necessary for treatment. I’d appreciate your understanding.”
The man cleared his throat a couple of times and reluctantly replied.
“Two years? Something like that.”
“Were you aware that Amaya was receiving psychiatric treatment?”
