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The dimer party ended.
Zatek emerged booking completely sober.
This game was clear, his steps stendy
But when he banded thems his room key to settle the hill, they realized., the boss was actually quite intoxicated.
Olivia wasn’t as drunk as the previous night. She hurried to his side with small steps and tugged at his arm. “Want to come to my place? I have your Tavorite wine.”
Zarek’s refusal was direct
The hallway carpet had an uneven spot. When he stepped on it, he stumbled slightly. Before Charlotte and Rex could move to support him, Olivia had already stopped forward with open arms, ready for him to fall into her embrace…..
In that critical moment, Zarek’s hand reached backward
Charlotte felt herself yanked forward with such force the nearly flew through the air, landing directly in Olivia’s arms. they almost kissed.
Charlotte:“..”
Was he even human?t
Did he just use her as a human buffer? A human shield?
Olivia was equally furious. He’d rather push his secretary into her arms than embrace her himself!
as they left the restaurant, she stormed off, radiating resentment
Charlotte couldn’t leave as easily.
For the sake of a job she’d held for less than three days, she had to endure,
In the car, the noticed her knee was throbbing
Looking down, she saw a purplish bruise with small dots of blood. She had struck it against his leg bone during that sudden yank–a man’s bones were frighteningly hard.
Her fair skin was delicate, and even minor bumps typically left bruises for days
Beside her. Zarek was leaning back with one hand supporting his forehead, eyes closed, his expression serene as water. He appeared to be asleep.
M the hotel.
Charlotte called his name several times without success.
He was truly drunk.
Rex and a male hotel attendant struggled to get him to his room.
The six foot three “behemoth left both men drenched in sweat
“Is your knee alright? Should you ice it? Rex asked as he emerged from the bedroom, noticing her injury.
At this rate, she might run for the hill
They had finally found a secretary the CEO was satisfied with–impeccable, capable, and perfect in every way.
“Flew it in my room,” she replied.
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“Go ahead then, I can handle things here
Charlotte nodded “Alright.”
At the door, she turned back, remembering something. “Tommrow you’ll accompany him to the summit. I won’t come by in the morning. The factory is in Sines, quite a distance away. If I leave early, I ran get hirk monet.”
Rex nodded. “Tine, Call if amabing comes up.”
Charlotte made a sound of agreement and left.
A
Back in her room, she showered, then sat in a lounge chair with her on her
e moment she applied it, she hissed with pain.
The
Despite the pain, she found herself smaling.
It was both irritating and amusing
Thinking about it, this trip–both a new job and a post–divarer healing journey–was turning out quite colorful. It wasn’t inferior to experiencing solitary freedom in Iceland.
Busy with activity and work, she hadn’t had time to think about New York.
She wondered how things were back there.
At the same time.
New York
Summer had arranged to meet Issac at her law firm.
Outside the office, the right was dark. It had rained all day in the city, causing temperatures to drop dramatically. Clouds covered the sky in thick layers, casting a gloomy pall over the entire city.
Issac wore a dark gray sait, his hair perfectly styled, clean–shaven, his handsome features as striking as ever. Sitting with his legs crossed on the sofa, he emanated a suppressed, somber aira
He was once again the arrogant, privileged Issac Wood
As if the desperate, disheveled man who had broken down in tears just days ago hadn’t been him at all.
“I thought you’d stay miserable a bit longer. Keep up the act,” Summer’s tone dripped with sarcasm. “But I suppose it’s better this way. The sooner you get rational, the sooner we can complete the necessary procedures.”
She pushed the divorce agreement across the desk toward him.
Issac picked it up with apparent composure.
He turned to the last page and saw his signature.
The date was from a month ago, the day he returned from his business trip to Switzerland.
gas He remembered that day–she had entered his office with many documents for him to sign. She had been calm, smiling as she watched him sign.
“The cooling off period has passed. When Charlotte returns, you’ll go to the registry office for the divorce certificate, and this marriage will officially end,” Summer explained.
Seeing his silence, she continued. “As for the settlement Charlotte discussed with your mother, Charlotte said if you try to hack out, she’s prepare fight you all the way Your little girlfriend has left plenty of evidence of your affair. You wouldn’t want another charity gala scene, would you?“
Issac’s fingers tightened, crumpling the divorce agreement.
“When when did she find out? His voice was rough with pain, as if poisoned.
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“What? Feeling guilty now? Spare me, Issac. What right do you have to feel guilt? Did you feel guilty when you were deeping with Evelpro? Did you feel guilty during your Swiss vnestim with her? Did you feel ginly watching sunniestoreiher, making those childish heart siener
How long has it been since you came home? Since you properly shared a meal with her?
“When you got married, you promised that when you had time, your il take her tee the Northern Lights in Ireland, that when you finally had i you lied about a Iusiness trip to be with your mistress instead –
“Charlotte knows every disgusting thing you’ve done.
“When she first found mun, she couldn’t sleep, orlying,
medication just to get ininimal rest. She didn’t cry or make a tree–the kept going to work Chce, she finally broke down and cried for hours. I’ve knows her since childhood, and I’ve never seen her so devastated, Congratulations, Busar, you really accomplished something.”
“You shattered her heart. She knows you don’t love her anymore
“Remember hove you pursued her? You claimed it was love at fest sight, that it had to be her!”
“She wanted to study medicine, but she chose finance to be at the same school as you. For you, she disobeyed her parents for the first time. For you, she agreed to a secret marriage. For you, she worked tirelessly for four years to prove to your parents that despite her moden background, she could be your greatest support.”
“How foolish she was, investing every ounce of her energy loving you, only for you to cut her down.”
pain you’ve caused her can never, ever be healed.”
The p
“Charlotte chose this method of divorce not because she’s weak, but because she’s above it all. She’s above arguing with you, above fighting with your mistress. She just wants you gone from her lifer
“She’s determined and resolute.”
“She sold everything from your past together–even her wedding ring. She burned your wedding photos. She told me she did it right in front of you, to remind herself never to look back”
Summer paused, turning her head to wipe her damp eyes. “I’m telling you all this not to condemn you, but to make you understand–she won’t be coming back. If you truly feel remorse, complete the divorce process and pay the settlement. Give your eight years together at least that much dignity.”
Issac bent forward.
Something inside him was in excruciating pain, as if being crushed completely. He tore the divorce agreement to shreds. “I won’t divorce her. Who says I don’t love her? I love her, 1 love her. I love her!”
