Chapter 19 The Fourth Woman?

The Fourth Woman?

Then we talked for a little over an hour and worked out a detailed plan with Tokudou-san.

Even though the evidence of emotional abuse is weak, it seems that a small amount of compensation can be obtained.

However, as for infidelity, it seems that even if there is no physical relationship, if one’s feelings have completely cooled down and one has developed feelings for someone else, it is considered infidelity.

In addition to Hana-chan’s evidence, the fact that Rina’s wedding ring was intentionally removed makes it quite advantageous. Tokudou-san said that a considerable amount of compensation can also be obtained.

“How much compensation can I get?”

“Well, in this situation, I think it would be somewhere between 1 million and 5 million yen, including infidelity and emotional abuse. I think we could get more if we wanted, but it would take a long time. But you want to divorce your wife as soon as possible, right, Uchida-san?”

“Well…that’s right.”

To be honest, I’m not that attached to money.

More than anything I want to divorce Rina first, and I don’t even want to get involved with her.

I’m surprised at my own indifference, realizing that feelings can disappear in an instant, even though I loved her so much.

“In this case, I’m going to prepare the documents for you, so please wait a moment.”

“I understand, thank you.”

“By the way, can I borrow this evidence?”

“Yes, that’s fine.”

Tokudou-san copied the data from me and Hana-chan’s evidence and put it on her smartphone.

“Thank you. Then I’ll borrow this and go back to the office to start making the documents.”

“I see. Oh, by the way… how much will the lawyer’s retainer and fee be?”

Even though I’m new to hiring a lawyer, I know I have to pay a retainer and other legal fees.

I don’t know how much this kind of request costs, but she seems to be capable, so it’s probably expensive.

While I was thinking that, Tokudou-san smiled slightly.

“Let's see, how about I deduct from the compensation your wife paid you? It’s okay to pay in installments later. I will accept about 500,000 yen for such a request. The retainer is free.”

“Eh….”

It’s cheaper than I thought.

I thought it would cost more.

By the way, is it okay to have a free retainer?

I think this kind of good treatment is rare….

When I was surprised, Tokudou-san gently held my hand and smiled.

Her face was slightly flushed.

“It’s okay as a first-time discount just for Uchida-san.”

“EH? Oh, that… Tokudou-san?”

Being touched by such a beautiful woman suddenly made my heart race.

I tried to hide my blushing face by turning to the side and saw Mishi-san and Hana-chan staring at me with cold eyes after they stopped arguing.

“Hey, Ucchi? Why are you blushing?”

“Brother-in-law… does that mean you’re okay with any woman?”

“Hik…!?”

I felt a chill run down my spine.

Unable to bear such a look, I let go of Tokudou-san’s hand, and she let out a small “Ah…” and briefly showed a sad expression.

What does that expression mean?

Tokudou-san cleared her throat and looked at me seriously.

“Well then, I’ll excuse myself here. I have to go back to the office and prepare the documents. I’ll email you more details later.”

“Ah, yes. Thank you.”

“Fufufu. Let’s do our best, Uchida-san.”

I bowed and thanked her, and Tokudou-san greeted me with a smile and left.

I thought she was a cool person, but she’s surprisingly good at smiling. While I was captivated by the gap, I was grabbed from both sides.

“Brother-in-law, you’re grinning like an idiot.”

“Ucchi, don’t be so lovey-dovey!”

“Hey, you two…!?”

Seeing their scary smiles, I suddenly felt a sense of despair, as if I had been brought back to reality.

They were just arguing, but what kind of coordinated teamwork is that? Girls are incomprehensible.

“…I…have to protect my brother-in-law from evil….”

“Aha…I guess he needs to be trained, huh….”

They both said something scary!

Since I was sitting next to them, I could clearly hear their mumbling and felt a chill that scared me.

Strange, I thought they were normal people….

Maybe that was a big misunderstanding on my part.

After that, the three of us drank tea for a while, then we parted and I went with Hana-chan, whose house is on the same street.

At that time, Hana-chan became normal again, and we could talk normally.

In the middle, Hana-chan suddenly said “Ah…” as if she remembered something.

“By the way, brother-in-law, I saved this for you.”

As she said that, she handed me a business card.

“I’ve never heard this name before… Oh, could he be Hana-chan’s boyfriend?”

“What? Are you kidding me?”

“I’m sorry.”

I just said it because I thought of something, but Hana-chan’s frozen look and “What?” were so scary that I decided to apologize honestly.

Anyway, who is it? It’s not a business partner… While I was thinking that, I realized something.

“Eh…?”

The name on the business card was the name of the company where Rina currently works.

A premonition flashed through my mind.

“He said he wants to contact you.”

“Ah, yes…so that’s it.”

Even though I said that I felt heavy. I let out a deep sigh.

Of course I would. Because if my hunch is right, this man is probably—