Chapter 6

The two of them parted ways and went back to the lives in which they treated each other like strangers.

One afternoon, ditet frendan returned from a meeting with the government, Jasen Russell came in with some documents for him to sign

As jayaan put the documents on the desk, Brendan asked, “What is Nani bony with lately?”

Nahan’t looked for him for about a month.

Jason answered, “Ms. Goodwin’s been busy with work, sir. She has taken on quite a few divorce cases.”

Jason’s voice became obviously softer when he spoke the last few words.

Brendan threw away the documents in his hand and laughed frostily. “She’s practicing in advance.”

Jason didn’t respond to Brendan

In fact, that was exactly what he thought.

The reason why Naomi married Brendan was obvious

In the meeting room of Solaris Law Firm, Naomi sneezed just when she was thinking who was scolding her behind her back, Michael Smyth, the director of Solaris Law Firm, turned to look at her. He asked in a serious tone, “Why are you taking so many divorce cases at such a young age, Naomi?”

Then, he looked at the other colleagues, “Don’t bully Naomi just because she is young and new to our firm, and don’t just give her those cases that you don’t want to take.”

Naomi smiled and replied, “It’s not like that, Mr. Symth. I’ll consider it as practice.”

Her marriage with Brendan would eventually turn into a fight that was yet to be lawn, so she had to warm herself up first.

Michael frowned and said, “You don’t have to practice like this. You can take fewer divorce cases in the future, I don’t want them to affect your view of marriage.”

Naomi had only graduated for a year. Michael was afraid that she would be affected by those divorce cases.

Before Naomi could reply, Michael continued, “Don’t say that I don’t give you advice as a leader, Naomi. I heard that the Ludwig Corporation is considering changing its corporate lawyer recently. If you can win over the Ludwig Corporation and be their corporate lawyer, you’ll become a rising figure in this industry.”

For the past few years, Solaris Law Firm had tried its best to fight for the role of a corporate lawyer to Ludwig Corporation. All of them had tried, but none of them had gotten the role.

They had a newcomer this year. Hence, Michael wanted her to give it a try.

Moreover, he highly recognized Naomi’s working attitude and ability.

He was afraid that Naomi wouldn’t dare to take the hot potato, so he persuaded her, “You don’t have to feel stressed, Naomi. It’s not that you must take down the role of the corporate lawyer to Ludwig Corporation. We’re not asking for that. Just try your best.”

Since Michael had put it like that, it was hard for Naomi to refuse him. So she promised that she would give it a try.

But when she thought of getting involved with the Ludwig Corporation, her head hurt.

So when she went home for dinner with her parents that night, and they asked about her and Brendan, she asked coldly, “Why did you and Samuel have to ask me to marry Brendan, Dad? Are you trying to help me or hurt me?!

Dennis Goodwin’s face turned blue when he heard Naomi’s words. “What nonsense are you talking about? Of course, we’re doing this for your own good. Several fortune tellers had mentioned that you can only be with Brendan according to your horoscope. Otherwise, you won’t have any children in the future.”

Naomi glanced at Dennis and asked, “Did Samuel ever doubt you? Did he ever doubt those fortune tellers?”

“Your father–in–law was the one who found those fortune tellers. I don’t losow any of them.”

Naomi was left speechless.

She could only have children with Brendan. If she was with other men, she wouldn’t be able to get pregnant, give birth to a child, and be a mother. She didn’t know if she owed Brendan in the past life, or vice versa, but in this lifetime, it seemed their fates were entangled in this way.

She couldn’t find anyone who had a more absurd life than hers.

Naomi’s mom, Christine Ziegler, who was beside them also asked, “If Naomi has children in the future and Brendan insists on divorcing her, Dennis, can Naomi get custody of the children?

“Samsel had said, if that really happens, Naomi will absolutely get custody of the children. So the most important task for Naomi now is to have some children

“That’s more like it Christine then turned to look at Naomi. “Did you hear that, Naomi? You have to keep this in mind.”

Naomi replied, “Okay. Alright. Even if I don’t eat, drink, or sleep, I will have a baby with Brendan. You don’t have to worry about this a Naomi hadn’t taken it seriously before this, but when several fortune tellers said the same thing, she had to pay attention to it

No matter what would happen to her and Brendan in the future, she had to get pregnant as soon as possible.

anymore, Mom.”

She spent some time with her parents after dinner. Then she left the Goodwin residence in her car after promising that she would definitely have a baby. When she was back in Yellowind Bay and had just stepped into the house, their mald, Jennifer Lawrence, came and told her excitedly, “Mrs Ludwig, Mr.

Naomi’s action of hanging her bag slowed down. She was surprised.

Eventually, he didn’t push her away.

The scent filled the air between their lips and teeth, creating a romantic atmosphere in the room.

Her nightgown slipped off her shoulders, revealing her fair skin and ample bosom. She looked like a beautiful painting as she moved closer to him.

All thoughts about work and scandals faded away. Nothing was more important than having a child.

Just

as Brendan’s right hand moved up Naomi’s back, his phone on the side suddenly rang.

The vibration of the phone pulled Brendan back to reality. He let go of Naomi and turned to pick up the phone.

Hearing Jason’s voice on the other end, Brendan said, “Go and pick her up. I’ll be there soon.”

As Brendan was about to leave, Naomi grabbed his arm, “Brendan, you’re too mean!”

Who would just leave halfway like this? It was too bloody mean!

Brendan shook her off and said, “I was just playing along. Don’t take it seriously.”

If Jason’s call hadn’t come just in time, he probably wouldn’t have been able to hold back tonight. If Naomi had her way, it wouldn’t just be falling into a pit, but into a deep well

Right after Brendan left, Naomi was really mad. She quicldy called Bailey and set up to meet at a bar.

Hearing Naomi say the opportunity slipped through her fingers, Bailey skeptically asked, “Even after all that, Brendan didn’t go for it? Could he really be impotent?”

Naomi replied, “Most likely, he’s just trying to annoy me.”

Bailey said, “You’re just looking to have some fun with him. If you really get divorced later, he won’t need to take care of the child. I don’t get what’s on his mind. If I had a wife like you, I’d never let you get out of bed.”

Bailey’s words were so cheeky. It was like she was a guy. The crazy part was that Bailey’s tomboy style seemed to attract a lot of girls who were watching

ber.

As they talked about these private things, Bailey was looking at her phone. Suddenly, her expression changed. She handed the phone to Naomi and said, ” Naomi, your husband has really gone too far.”

Naomi took Bailey’s phone. The next second, her face darkened as she looked at it.

People usually shared bikes and power banks, but she was sharing her husband.

It was one thing for Brendan to be out partying, but whenever he was with her, he gave her a cold look. Wasn’t he being too disrespectful? Did he ever really treat her like his wife?

Clink! Naomi put her glass upside down on the table and stood up to leave.

Suddenly, she was blocked by a group of girls.

“Hey! Isn’t this Naomi Goodwin? You look so glum tonight. Are you trying to drown your sorrows?”