Chapter 554: An Advice
"It is impossible for her to get the child. You need not worry," the lawyer assured the man opposite him while he gathered his things, ready to leave for the day. But when the man on the other side, continue to look at him expectantly, he sighed and explained," Mr Savoy, I have assured you that we have the upper hand in this custody battle. Even though you did sign away your rights to Mrs Savoy, she did not leave a will, leaving her daughter in charge of the child. Rightfully, as the biological father, the child care services should have looked for you to take care of the child. The court will take that into view."
"And what about her marriage? The fact that she is married now, she will try to make the court believe that she can provide a better environment for my daughter..."
The lawyer shook his head, "First and foremost, the courts prioritize the child’s best interests, and your relationship with her as her biological father gives you a significant advantage. Even though your daughter has been with her step sister for the past few months, temporary arrangements do not outweigh long-term stability. Arabelle may have been with her step-sister for a short while, but the court will look at the entirety of her life. As for the marriage, while she might believe it strengthens her position, it can actually be used against her."
Gregory Savoy’s eyes gleamed as he heard this. Using the marriage against her. That would be really interesting. But he continued to maintain his calm demeanor," Really? How so?Isn’t marriage supposed to show stability?"
The lawyer gave a small, calculated smile. "In theory, yes. But in this case, it raises several questions. Who is this man she has married? What is his background? Does he have any children of his own, and if so, how does he treat them? The suddenness of the marriage can be seen as a desperate attempt to appear more stable than she actually is."
Dunham leaned forward, "You really think that will work?"
"Yes. In fact, this is your chance. You can use your network to gather dirt on the man and on your step daughter. Investigate her new husband’s background thoroughly. Any hint of instability, financial issues, or a criminal record will severely undermine her case. The court needs to be convinced that Arabelle’s best interests are served by staying with you, and any uncertainty in her step-sister’s new marital arrangement will work in our favor. So, you know what else can be done..."
The lawyer let the last statement hang as he watched the man pick up on the hint. He felt a hint of distaste about this case. There was something really disturbing about this man’s obsession about getting his daughter from his step daughter. Something more than a parental concern. But he shrugged. A person’s morals were none of his concern. He just needed to get the kid back to the father.
With a final nod, he pushed away his chair and stood up," We have character witnesses lined up, everything is in place. For her to come out of this unscathed, she would need a miracle. And as you know, Mr Savoy, miracles are not real."
The short man nodded and watched the lawyer leave. Very good. So, this new marriage was not going to obstruct his plans to get both the girls...
A wicked smile on his face, he thought of how he would be able to use Arabelle to bring Autumn to her knees. And once she was there, he knew exactly what to do with her.