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Reporters from every comer of the city made an appearance at Brindley Court
There were so many people there that the court’s entrance was one person away from absolute chaos. The cameras” flashing lights were aimed straight at a black Limousine as the reporters eagerly awaited their chance to take a picture of Julian.
They knew that the picture of Julian walking out of his car would definitely become the trending topic for the day.
Esther, who was also in the black limousine, tumed to look at Julian. *Mr. Ziegler, should we get security? The reporters are broadcasting this live. I’m afraid it’ll affect your reputation
Julian straightened his s
sult and said dispassionately, “It’s fine.”
The chauffeur opened the car door for him, palsam buttoned his collar and left the car, striding toward the court. The cameras” flashing lights promptly bombarded his vision
“Mr. Ziegler, are you going to sign the divorce papers?
“Rumors have it that you and Mrs. Ziegler have been living separately. Is this true?”
“will you remarry after your divorce?”
Julian ignored all the chatter and didn’t bother answering a single question.
He walked into Courtroom 2, where every single seat was occupied.
Nearly everyone from the Ziegler family was there. His grandfather, Dominic, and his parents, Liam and Karen, were there. Tyler and Karen had also come to witness the occasion. After Dexter was sentenced to prison. Tyler and Karen couldn’t wait to dick Willow out of the Ziegler family.
willow’s friends and family had also amived–Jettrey, Natalie, Heather, and even Willow’s grandmother.
Julian soon found Willow in the midst of the crowd.
Willow had wom a black dress for the occasion. She didn’t bother wearing any expensive accessories. All she had on her person was an horis brand brooch. There www.adetermined look on her face.
Julian didn’t say a word as he looked at her gently and lovingly.
His lawyer, Zachary, whispered into his ear, “The court won’t grant the divorce as long as you insist that your relationship is on the mend. Mrs. Ziegler will have to file another case if she still wants to proceed with the divorce. When that happens, you can request that the judge make a decision them.”
Zachary gave Juliana script and told him to put his emotions into the words there. Once he did it, Zachary was confident that the divorce wouldn’t happen.
Everyone in the courtroom assumed that Julian didn’t want the divorce. Therefore, he would do everything in his power to drag this out until Willow gave up.
However, Julian set the script aside
Then, he looked straight into Willow’s eyes and said softly, “I agree to the divorce.”
fevents, julian had actually agreed to the divorce.
The crowd erupted upon hearing those words, utterly shocked by the ram of e
Willow was also caught off guard.
Julian’s eyes were gentle as he continued to look at her, repeating, “I agree to the divorce. If I could tum back time, I would have never risked it. Willow, I’m willing to agree to the divorce as long as it’ll make you happy. As for the division of our assets.
“Aside from the 10% shares in Nebula Group, I’m willing to transfer all of the assets under my name to my wife, Willow. I only want Grandview Manor and some of the shirts there. After all, you brought those for me, Willow.”
Julian had declared his with to the world lovingly
Dominic, who was sitting in one of the seats, tumed to his youngest son, Lam. “When did he become so dramatic? I don’t remember him confessing his love in such a fashion when he got married. Aren’t they getting divorce? Liam, they are divorcing eachother, right?”
Liam answered seriously, “Dad, Julian is getting a divorce.
Dominic stroked his case with a witharred finger before saying expressionlessly, “Then, he must have taken some acting classes when he was abroad. It has been a very convincing performance so far.”
The court session ended with both parties agreeing to sign the divorce papers.
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Perhaps things had been far too smooth sailing as Willow found herself hesitating when it was her tum to sign
Jullan gazed at her deeply as he asked gently, “Could you not bear to part from me?
“You think too highly of yourself,” she answered. Then, she lowered her head and pressed the penib on the paper. Her fingers kept shalding, and the blasted peni refused to cooperate with her.
Julian looked at her deeply before taking the papers and signing his name on them.
“Willow Harper.”
After signing it, Julian stared at the names on the paper for a long, long time.
This was the last time their names would ever be written on the same plece of paper together. They would no longer be husband and wife from now on. Now, they would merely be familiar strangers living their separate lives.

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