Chapter 2

After all, I handled cheating cases like this for other people all the time. I could understand how Eddie felt right now.

So I kept my cool and explained patiently, "Ashley and I have been married for five years. How could she possibly marry you? The county clerk's office would never allow it.

"Mr. Myer, I really think you've got the wrong person. I'm not the man you're looking for. Besides, you two aren't married, so you're not her rightful partner. You can't get the money back anyway.

"Why don't you take my contact information? If anything comes up, you can reach me, and I'll give you one free consultation."

I thought I was being more than reasonable.

Eddie sat back down, crossed his legs, and leaned back in his chair with a scoff. "You think you can play me for a fool?

"I've told you so many times. You're exactly the guy I'm looking for!

"560 thousand dollars! That's my future wife's money, and I'm getting it back!

"Either you pay up and cut off all contact with my wife for good, or I'll destroy your reputation today!"

He seemed completely incapable of understanding a word I said.

I rubbed my temples. My head felt ready to explode.

What kind of day was this? How had I ended up with a lunatic like him?

There were still clients waiting outside to consult with me, and I wanted to leave work early tonight to celebrate our fifth anniversary. This was supposed to be a beautiful day, and I wasn't about to let him ruin it.

Not wanting to waste any more time on his nonsense, I called security and had them take him out.

Eddie clearly wasn't having it as they dragged him away. "Joshua Platt, I gave you a chance! Don't blame me for what happens next! By the time you come begging for mercy, it'll be too late!"

Accusing me out of nowhere was one thing, but now he was threatening me too?

I was so angry I actually laughed.

I gave him a faint smile and returned the threat. "Don't forget, Mr. Myer, I'm a lawyer. Whatever dirty tricks you try, you won't escape the law."

Before he could say another word, the guards hauled him out.

Peace and quiet at last.

When I got off work, Ashley was already waiting for me downstairs.

She gave me her usual big hug, then looked at me with a mysterious smile. "Have you guessed your anniversary present yet?"

I was about to shake my head when a small box appeared in front of me.

All right, I already knew what was inside. Probably the latest watch from some brand again, like every anniversary gift before it.

I felt a little let down, but I didn't show it.

I opened the box and looked.

Sure enough, it was a watch.

But... this watch looked very familiar.

If I remembered correctly, Eddie, the man who'd stormed into my firm today, had been wearing this exact model.

How could it possibly be the very same one by coincidence?

A sudden wave of nausea hit me.

I quietly closed the box.