Husband With Benefits-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."

The man’s resolve shocked him. He had not expected this. Gabriel Frost really must love Autumn if he was going for the kill himself. Getting a full custody from a biological parent was almost impossible," Mr Frost, this might be more difficult. I understand her marriage to you puts her in a better position in terms of stability but the other factors..."

"You are approaching it from the wrong end, Mr Baker. We need to build a case that unequivocally demonstrates that Gregory Savoy is unfit to have custody of Arabelle."

To say he was shocked, was an understatement. The man opened his mouth to be ruthless directly. Cautious., he asked "And how do you propose we do that?"

"First, Gregory Savoy has signed away his parental rights once. That alone shows a lack of commitment and responsibility. We will emphasize that in court—highlighting that he willingly chose to forgo his role as a father. And in the meanwhile, I will be collecting more information on him..."

"Mr Frost, this would..." He looked at the man and any words of caution were flown out of his mind."I’ll hire an investigator..."

"There is no need for that. My people are already on it."

Mr. Baker nodded. He should have known..." Then, I’ll handle the criminal case for now..."

"Yes. Do that. And then we can talk about the pro bono cases you’ve been handling. I am sure you would appreciate some compensation fpr those.."

Baker nodded, wondering if he was dreaming. Money was always tight and to have someone offering it to him for work he was already doing for free," I appreciate your help, Mr Frost."

Gabriel nodded and warned," Don’t let my involvement get out for now. Mr Baker, one last thing."

"Yes?"

"Was Mr Savoy and Autumn’s mother’s divorce amicable?"

Baker frowned. "You know there were rumors about Autumn and Mr Savoy..."

"Yes. And I know they were nothing but cr*p. What I want to know is Savoy signed off on the divorce papers and custody rights without a fight."

"Yes.. He did..."

Baker tried hard to think. He’d been aware of the rumors then but he couldn’t think.."No, wait! Actually, he was quite angry when she first raised the matter. He threatened to ruin her and everything until his lawyer had to drag him out. But larter, when they met for an out of court settlement, he agreed to sign, even though he seemed resentful..."

"I see."

"Mr Baker. Do you think, Autumn’s mother did something to make him give up everything?"

Baker paused as he heard the words, shocked at what Gabriel Frost was implying. "You mean she might have blackmailed him?"

"I don’t know, Mr Baker. You tell me."

Baker looked at Gabriel Frost thoughtfully and nodded slowly,"It could be a possibility. Despite his image, he is not totally clean cop. He might have some things..."

"You are going to look into it, Mr Baker. Someone in this small community might not be as blind as the others..."

"I’ll get to it, Mr Frost."