Twenty Four

"What do you mean by I can't go in there?" Charles asked almost angrily.

"Calm down Charles. This is a session for the Judge with the couple and their attorneys. No one else is allowed in."

"Really?" Charles sighed hard as his eyes fell on Isabella who was coming from the restroom. Though dressed confidently in a nice black, pencil gown, she looked so stressed and she was yet to go in for the first hearing.

And he knew so well that it won't be easy there.

Richard tapped him gently and said, "I will take care of things Charles. I will make sure of it."

He locked eyes with his long time friend and lawyer. "I don't want her to get hurt. You have heard Gabriel talk, he will do anything to have her back and..." The thought of her being near that monster... it enraged him.

Richard said, "I know how much Isabella means to you. I promise you, I will not let him even come near her."

"Good," came Charles's firm response, his eyes still on Isabe