Chapter 555: An Advice (2)
"It is not impossible to get the child, Mr Frost."
The lawyer looked at the man opposite him keenly, while the man continued to read the documents before him. When he had heard Autumn mention that she was going to marry, he had been sceptical, worried about whether it would go against her. He’d tried to probe and ask her about the identity of her fiance, but she’d managed to avoid talking about him. It had made him worry even more regarding the future of the child, but suddenly the impossible seemed possible.
While not many people would identify this man, he did. Gabriel Frost was one of the top directors of the Frost Empire and known for his business strategies. But other than his achievements as a businessperson, Gabriel Frost was also known for his achievements. He had multiple degrees in law, business, economics and if he was not mistaken... recently in psychology. And using each of those degrees for the betterment of the poor. It was how this man had caught his attention.
He knew Gabriel Frost’s assistant was already looking to set up a trust and shelter to help women who had been abused. If they were to do this in B- town then they would definitely look for lawyers locally and he had hoped for a chance, though he knew he had a slim one. But seeing the man walk into his office today, had floored him. And when he realized that Gabriel Frost was married to Autumn... who was his client... he suddenly felt hope...
While he was lost in his thoughts, Gabriel Frost seemed to have finished reading the papers as he commented," It is not impossible. But it is not easy."
"I know, Mr Frost. It is what I told Autumn. Actually, the cards are almost all decked against her. Her reputation is not very great and she does not have any one to testify for her over here. SHe has recommendations from Professors but those are not going to count for much. The only thing in her favour at the moment is that Arabelle has had less to no contact with her father, other than some ’well meaning’ people taking the child to meet the father, when Arabelle’s mother was alive. And the fact that he’d signed away his rights. If only Mrs Savoy had left a will trusting the guardianship of the child to Autumn, things would have been so much easier. But now they are trying to create a criminal case..."
"So, you think she would get partial custody?" Gabe asked slowly, already understanding what the lawyer was hoping for.
"Yes. A complete custody might be impossible. In fact, even a partial one would be in our favour. But Autumn is being adamant..."
"Mr Baker. We will be trying to get full custody. For now, you will be handling the proceedings, but I will fight this case, eventually. I want Arabelle’s full custody with Autumn."