Chapter 204: Loneliness.

Rose's POV: The shrill ring of the phone Pierced the early morning's quiet, Jolting Rose from her sleep. She groggily reached for the phone. Her eyes were squinting against the harsh light of the screen. It was her lawyer calling. An unexpected interruption at such an early hour. With a deep breath, She answered the phone. Her voice was laced with the remnants of sleep. "Good morning, this is Rose." She spoke, attempting to sound more awake than she actually felt. "Hello, Rose. I apologize for the early call. But there are some pressing matters regarding the separation from Eric that we need to discuss." Her lawyer's voice came through. Professional and to the point. Rose sat up, her mind suddenly alert. "I haven't heard from Eric since everything happened. What's going on?" Her lawyer was saying Hesitating for a moment before continuing, As you know, dividing assets between two parties, Especially with the amount of wealth you and Eric have, it can be a lengthy