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Lorian was engaged in conversation with two senior lawyers in the director’s office of the Sanders Group. His demeanor exuded the confidence and sophistication of a top business executive. The lawyers spoke with great respect. Their tones were formal and polite.Kris softly announced, “Ms. Tegan has arrived, Mr. Lorian.”At the sound of the announcement, Lorian looked up. He and Tegan locked eyes. After not seeing her for a month, he took a moment to observe her closely. Lorian noticed her appearance had noticeably deteriorated. She looked much thinner and more worn out. His tone softened as he asked, “Have you not been sleeping well lately?”“It's okay,” Tegan replied quietly. Her gaze settled on the coffee table in front of Lorian, which was stacked with thick documents. It was the divorce agreement.Lorian continued to watch her. After a moment, he signaled to Kris to bring Tegan a cup of coffee. He specifically requested the Earl Grey blend. Tegan promptly declined, “No need.
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Lorian couldn’t help but wonder. If he had insisted on staying married despite Tegan’s refusal, would she have stayed?Lorian didn’t know. Amid the silence, his phone, which lay on the desk, rang. He picked it up to find that it was Noah calling. As soon as he answered, Noah’s enraged voice erupted from the other end. “Lorian, you fool! Did you actually let Tegan sign the divorce papers? Have you lost your mind? Do you really think you’ll find someone more suitable than Tegan? In the past, you always said she was obedient and good-natured.”…Lorian held his phone and gazed at the fading sunlight outside. After a long silence, he rasped, "There's no hope left for me and Tegan, Dad. It wouldn't have mattered if we didn't get divorced now. If we did it until after we had children, it would only add another layer of hurt. Why bother?"Noah snorted coldly, "Divorce, divorce, always thinking about divorce. Why can't you wish for something good?"Noah hung up the phone. He secretly
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Tegan immediately understood. Lorian saw Dustin, and he clearly misunderstood.Tegan stood there. Suddenly, the streetlights above her lit up one by one and illuminated her already pale face to an almost white shade. She clutched her phone tightly, and her voice was very soft. "Yes, it feels good to be with him."Tegan took another deep breath before continuing, "After the divorce, I'll give it a try with him."The night slowly descended. Lorian sat in the car parked across the street. His eyes were as cold as ice. He stared intently at Tegan and listened to her praising another man.He gave a self-mocking smile. His marriage has clearly reached its end. He didn't even like her, so why did he care who she was with after the divorce? Why would he care who she had in her heart?How absurd and ridiculous.Lorian looked at Tegan and softly said, "Dustin is indeed a good choice."After speaking, he hung up the phone. The window of the black limousine rolled up and cut off their vie
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A day later, Kim, who worked closely with Noah, personally came to invite Tegan. She said that Noah had arranged a private banquet for her. Given that Noah and Gwynn had treated her well and even helped with her mother’s situation, Tegan felt obliged to accept the invitation out of courtesy.It was a crisp October day. Tegan followed Kim out of the villa. A black stretch Lincoln limo was parked at the entrance. Kim personally opened the rear door for her and smiled, "Please get in, Ms. Tegan."Tegan got into the car and politely asked Kim not to address her that way. She explained that she and Lorian had already signed the divorce agreement. However, Kim just kept smiling.The Lincoln limo slowly pulled away and stopped in front of a restaurant after half an hour. Tegan was stunned. This was the restaurant where she and Lorian had their first blind date. Now, as they were about to finalize their divorce, returning to this place brought back a flood of memories. Tegan couldn’t he
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Before Lorian arrived, he had already guessed the purpose of the meal. However, he still came. In truth, he didn’t understand why he felt compelled to attend.Lorian and Tegan had already signed the divorce agreement. No matter how much Noah tried to persuade him, it wouldn’t change the outcome. Besides, Tegan had admitted that she wanted to be with Dustin. They were both in the education field and had common interests. They should get along well.Lorian thought to himself how letting go was the right decision for both of them.Lorian quietly observed Tegan. After he sat down, he instructed the restaurant manager and ordered a few dishes. He even ordered Tegan's favorite dish out of habit.When the meal began, Noah chided with a smile, “You’re not uneasy at all.”Lorian gave a slight smile. He didn’t respond. Noah was unable to contain his impatience. He gently set down his glass and asked, “I’ll ask you one thing, Lorian. Is there any chance of saving this marriage?”The atm
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Lorian is not a woman. He had never given birth and had no experience. When Tegan said this, he naturally nodded in agreement. He even suggested that the chef should prepare something more nourishing for her, but Tegan declined.Tegan went back to her seat. She really didn’t have the strength to stay for dinner. She quietly expressed her desire to go back. Lorian immediately said, “Are you afraid he’ll be angry? Strictly speaking, you’re still my wife.”Tegan was slightly taken aback. A little later, she gently shook her head.Noah personally saw her off when they left. He didn’t try to dissuade her. Instead, he spoke to Tegan like an elder advising a junior. He told her to come to him if she encountered any difficulties and advised her not to mind Lorian’s crazy talk. Noah had overheard about the issue concerning Dustin.It was dim inside the car, and Tegan’s eyes were moist. She was a kind-hearted person, and she felt quite sorry for the breakdown of her marriage with Lorian, e
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Tegan took out her phone and saw a text from Sophie, who was one of her former students. It was just two short sentences.“Merry Christmas, Ms. Tegan. I saw your husband—Mr. Lorian. He’s at our school.”…Tegan was stunned for a moment. Then, she remembered that everyone in Brookedsvilleknew about it when she married Lorian, but their divorce hadn’t caused a major stir. So, it was normal for Sophie not to know.Tegan replied to Sophie’s message, “Merry Christmas to you too, Sophie.”Aside from that, she didn’t dwell on why Lorian was at the school. They were already divorced, and the reason was no longer important. After New Year’s Day, she planned to leave Brookesville.After sending the message, Tegan didn’t leave immediately. She stood there, watching the delicate snowflakes falling from the sky. Tegan couldn’t help but remember their wedding—how she and Lorian had kissed in the same kind of snow, watched the Ferris wheel together, and how he had given her a "Love Encounter.
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Lorian said dryly, “Just taking a walk.”Originally, Lorian was supposed to return to the company to preside over a meeting. However, he was feeling a bit down and couldn’t quite pinpoint the reason. After giving a few instructions to Kris, he drove home alone.After the divorce, Lorian didn’t move back to the family home but continued to live in the villa where he and Tegan used to live together.Halfway through his drive, Lorian suddenly remembered that Margaret had complained this morning about not being able to find a certain seasoning. Lorian knew it was available at a particular imported supermarket. He felt unsettled and decided to drive there to clear his mind.As the gentle snow fell to the ground, Lorian entered the supermarket, wearing a thin wool coat and measuring six feet in height. He drew many admiring glances from women. Lorian was accustomed to such attention and walked directly to the seasoning aisle. He picked up two bottles of ketchup. He was preparing to che
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Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didn’t cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didn’t care, but he couldn’t bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
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Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, “This is my secondary card. There’s no credit limit.” Gwen gasped softly, then teased, “Wow, aren’t you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.” Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, “Thank you, my sugar daddy.” Zion’s response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. “Turns out you’ve got a thing for bad boy
