Shortly after sending the messages, Cynthia received a phone call from Old Man Neal. Cynthia answered quickly, "Grandpa.""I hope I'm not disturbing you.""No, not at all.""Do you have any plans tomorrow evening? Mom and Dad are back after settling their matter on hand, and since you and Joshua are getting divorced soon, I thought we could have a meal together," Old Man Neal asked.Cynthia remained silent for a moment. They had just had dinner on Friday... Although it was only Moses and Old Man Neal, it still counted as a gathering."Mom really misses you. She's been talking about you since she returned yesterday. Why don't you talk to her?" Old Man Neal added."No need," Cynthia declined. She could not handle Mrs. Neal Senior's sugar-coated manipulation. "I'll come over tomorrow evening.""Great, great!" Old Man Neal suddenly became delighted.After wishing each other a good rest, Cynthia waited for Old Man Neal to hang up the phone. She felt a bit tired at the thought of goi
Joshua sat there. "Isn't it true?" he asked."If you and Cyn are already divorced, I'd definitely say yes, just to get under your skin. But she's still your wife, and I can't tarnish her reputation," Mitchell half-jokingly replied, a smile playing at the corner of his lips, and his eyes carried an air of sophistication."You'll know the whole story once you watch this video."Mitchell took out his phone and opened the previously copied video as he spoke, handing it over to Joshua. Joshua took it, and while he watched, Mitchell continued speaking, "I've edited the video, leaving only the key parts. If you want the full version, I can send it to you, but it's over an hour long."Joshua remained silent, still watching the video. The video showed several people entering a room. After that, Cynthia also entered that room. The scene shifted, showing a person wearing a mask and a baseball cap, dressed in work clothes, knocking on Mitchell's door and leaving a key card and a letter on
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave." Mitchell straightened his suit, his refined demeanor quite captivating. "This is a premeditated setup.""Wait."Mitchell raised his gaze, waiting for Joshua's follow-up statement.Joshua's deep and piercing gaze looked over as he asked a soul-stirring question, "What kind of feelings do you have for Cynthia?""Whatever role she needs me to be, that's the kind of feeling I can have," Mitchell answered.They had been childhood friends, and their relationship transcended ordinary feelings; deeper than friendship, more reliable than romantic love, with something extra that surpassed mere familial ties.If Cynthia had to get married later, he could be the person on her marriage certificate. If she chose not to marry, he could still be her lifelong friend.As Joshua listened to his words, he suddenly realized something."You don't have romantic feelings for her, do you?""Is that so?""If you did, with your personality, wouldn't yo
Cynthia knew the routine with Old Man Neal and Mrs. Neal Senior, but knowing it was one thing and dealing with it was another. She could not just say no as the elders were very good to her. Moreover, she was not very busy right now. If she did not go, it would seem impolite."When is Old Man Neal's birthday?" Mitchell asked."September 15th," Cynthia replied."I remember Joshua is going abroad on the 16th. You can casually ask in advance and use that as an excuse if it's true," Mitchell suggested, remembering something he knew before.The deadline for the cool-off period to obtain the divorce certificate was thirty days. If Cynthia missed it, she would have to reapply for the divorce and wait another month. A lot could happen in a month."Okay," Cynthia agreed.Anyway, she had to go and get the divorce done the day after tomorrow. She used to like Jiverton, but not anymore.Before hanging up the phone, Mitchell said, "By the way, I told Joshua I like you."Cynthia was confuse
Chyler did not release his grip but rather coldly ordered his assistant, "Drive to the hospital."The assistant immediately started the car and headed toward the hospital owned by the company.Ellora watched as the airport went farther and farther away, and an infinite sense of panic and fear filled her heart.She did not want to have an abortion.She did not want to be taken to the operating table."Chyler, if you abort my baby, I'll never forgive you!" Ellora's eyes were bloodshot.Chyler did not take her threat seriously. Instead, he simply restrained her from moving.When they arrived at the hospital an hour later, Ellora refused to get out of the car. She knew all too well what awaited her once she got out.Chyler's eyes showed a hint of reluctance, but in the end, he still forcibly dragged her out of the car.Chyler restrained his temper and said to her, "Just listen to me. You're not in good health to have this baby. If you really want to, you should recuperate and have
"Cynthia, you're Joshua's wife, and I can't lay a finger on you, but don't forget, you two are getting a divorce soon, and I can make sure that you can't survive in Jiverton with just a simple order," Chyler said, intending to intimidate her,"Chyler, how dare you!" Ellora was furious. She finally realized how reckless she was when she called Cynthia over the phone, and she was worried about pulling Cynthia into trouble.Cynthia gave her a reassuring look and reminded her, "Watch your emotions. The baby can feel it. Didn't I tell you I have money?"Ellora froze.She recalled Cynthia mentioning that Joshua gave her 200,000,000 USD as part of the divorce settlement, and even if she kept it in the bank at a low annual interest rate, she would earn more than 3,000,000 USD in interest per year. It seemed…like she had a way to survive after all.Chyler noticed the interaction between the two and remembered that Joshua would surely give Cynthia a divorce settlement.Joshua was always
"What are you waiting for? Why aren't you moving?" Chyler directly ordered.As his words fell, the bodyguards started moving toward Cynthia."Wait!" Ellora suddenly shouted.All eyes turned to her, and the bodyguards stopped in their tracks.Her gaze pierced through the gap between the two bodyguards as she looked at the tall, distinguished man standing in the distance. "Why do you insist on aborting my child? If you can't accept him, we can just get a divorce."Chyler pressed his thin lips together, and the emotions in his eyes were unreadable. "You're not in good health for childbirth," Chyler finally stated the reason. Not wanting to escalate the situation further, he added, "I consulted the doctor. If you insist on giving birth, it could cost you your life."Cynthia was shocked and looked at Ellora. Ellora smiled self-deprecatingly as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world. "Can you be more honest?!""Don't you believe me?" Chyler narrowed his eyes, his tone d
The four bodyguards were no match for her.How could Chyler possibly defeat her? He was not really that foolish."You don't have to consider that. If you're a real man, come at me." Cynthia showed no mercy.She stepped forward. It was the perfect opportunity for her to teach this scumbag a lesson while protecting Ellora openly.Chyler was rendered speechless. "Mr. Young, you don't have to go easy on her. Go and snatch Mrs. Young back," one of the bodyguards advised."Right!""She's just a woman, Mr. Young. You'll definitely be fine.""Come on, Mr. Young!"The four defeated bodyguards spoke loudly, afraid that nobody would hear them.Chyler was in a dilemma. If he fought, he would definitely lose to Cynthia. On the other hand, if he did not fight, Ellora would think he was a weakling. "Ellora, are you sure you want to go with her?" He decisively changed the topic, making the atmosphere more serious.Ellora would have been torn in the past, weighing whether Cynthia could ha