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Chapter 17: Being your girl

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In the early morning, Gordon Williams wakes up and realizes Karen Goodwill is gone. He jolts awake and is taken aback, recalling the events of the previous night. It's a sweet memory. Gordon Williams chuckles to himself but quickly realizes that Karen Goodwill hasn't accepted him as her boyfriend. If she had, surely she would wake up next to him.

Gordon Williams feels a pang of sadness. He leaves the bed and goes downstairs to the kitchen. Surprisingly, there are some dishes on the table along with a note.

"Gordon, I went to the flower shop. Have breakfast, dear."

Gordon Williams is surprised, but a smile appears on his face. He holds the note, staring at it intently, then looks at the food on the table, filled with joy. He guesses that Karen Goodwill has accepted to be his girlfriend.

After a moment of contemplation, Gordon Williams decides to call his assistant.

"Speed up the divorce proceedings. I want to get rid of that woman as soon as possible."

After giving instructions to his
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