---- Chapter 7 "Seems like a solid guess." I stopped flipping through the files, a lightbulb going off. "Wait, did Alice hook up with this college guy before giving Yoel the boot?" Jack, on the other end of the line, clicked his tongue. " Bingo! A serial cheater like her? No way she'd settle for just one guy. "IT mean, not to stir the pot, but Alice's type hasn't changed since you knew her. This intern struts into their office, all high and mighty, just like Yoel used to be, acting like he's the main squeeze." I was hit with a wave of nostalgia but also wondered about Yoel. "Jack, did Yoel ever sign over the house to Alice?" Jack scoffed. "Yoel is no fool. Why would he hand over that property to Alice? He trashed the Benz with fake blood, had it dumped at Alice's place, and that car was toast. And his daughter? Yoel's never been the fatherly type. ---- "Alice got the message loud and clear when Yoel went all out-she didn't dare mention the house again." Just like that, a luxury car worth a cool 150 thousand was junked. It might not have broken Alice's bank, but it sure left a bad taste in her mouth for weeks. As it turned out, only a bad guy could handle a bad girl. At month's end, my lawyer had me on a flight to make a court appearance. Things were going pretty well, which was why I was surprised when Alice's boyfriend, Hank Jones, tagged along. He was just as Jack had described: the spitting image of a storybook hero, all sunshine and good looks. However, there was something chilling about his eyes. Alice's gaze flickered with a mix of regret and turmoil when she saw me. Hank, clearly worried I might swoop in and take Alice away, held onto her wrist tightly and said with a hint ---- of challenge. "Alice told me all about you. How you wouldn't stop bothering her, always bringing up your stomach tumor, playing the victim to smear her good name. "Too bad for you, Alice doesn't love you. She loves me. I bet that eats you up inside. Just be smart and stay out of our lives once the divorce is through." I glanced at Alice, who was looking down, guilty as sin, and gave a small smile. "Well then, I wish you both a lifetime of happiness and a house full of kids." I was about to walk away when Jack grabbed my hand, his eyes fixed on Hank with clear annoyance. "You think Alice loves you? Did she buy you a house? Bet she didn't mention the swanky apartment she signed over to some other guy. Man, you really got the short end of the stick." Hank's smile turned to stone, and he glared at Alice, furious. Jack and I made a quick exit, Hank's angry shouts Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!