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Chapter 14 : The prodigal wife

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-09-12 21:32:25

Nicole look at the bunch of keys in her palm, trying to decide what to do. Suddenly her phone ring taking her out of the dilemma.

"Hello." She answered.

"Miss McBride. We tried to contact you in your hotel room but you are out. You are wanted by the CEO in his office please report as soon as possible." The voice of his secretary said.

"Okay, I'll be there." She answered

"What does Tristan wants? " She thought. If it refers to the development of setting up the branches of her boutique in different stores and hotel own by the company the transition is going out smoothly.

It cannot be about the divorce plans he is having? If so Nicole brace herself for the coming face off. She had also have her demands that her husband must meet, before she signs the papers.

Moments later. Tristan's secretary guided her to the office of Tristan. She knock and open the door, when they heard a reply from inside.

Nicole's heart is beating fast anticipating the meeting. This is the first time they meet
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    Jacob have already left for Santa Elena, with the promise to come back and visit his great- grand children. The twins had wonderful time with their great-grandfather."I guess this is it grandma. She told Helen."I wish you good luck. Don't worry about the kids." Helen bud Nicole goodbye on her mission back in Santa Elena.A few hours later she is Infront of Tristan in his office. "To what do l owe the honor of your presence in my office dear wife?" Sarcastically Tristan greeted her."Spare me your sarcasm dear husband. We both know why I'm here.""I don't think you miss my presence, so I think it has to do with bussiness. I already asked Charles to handle anything that has to do with our business partnership." "I know that. That is why I also advise my assistant to handle anything that has to do with our business partnership." She replied using his own words. Tristan smirked."So why are you here? I thought you said that, the divorce issue will be handled with your lawyer?""It se

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    "What! You weren't able to achieved what you are supposed to do?" Helen's voice reverberated on the phone. When Nicole called them that night."Samantha arrived and I had to leave to avoid conflict." "So what are you planning now? ""I will try again grandma.""Good." They continue their conversation about the kids who were sleeping by the time she called. Just as she hang up the call her phone rang again. "Who can it be?" She wondered looking at unregistered number of the caller."Hello?" She replied."Hello Nicole, it's me Tristan." His voice was clear and strong." What is it you want Tristan?" She is excited but she doesn't want to give away any clue."Can we meet tomorrow after work at dinner?""Are you inviting me to a dinner date? I wonder what would Samantha Grey would say if she learn that her boyfriend is having a dinner date with his wife." She taunted him."I just wanted to have an arrangement with you regarding the divorce. But if you want to assume that it's a dinn

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