Final conversation

David had to distance himself from Flora, ever since the night she confessed they had slept together, doubts about their relationship had been consuming him. The weight of his father's dying wish and his staunch opposition, coupled with Rowan's tearful pleas, left him momentarily unsure of his own convictions.

What chilled him even further was Flora's complete lack of remorse for her actions. She didn't see anything wrong with her behavior; she was only worried about David's anger and not bothered by the consequences she caused Rowan, who had lost her job due to her manipulations.

In the aftermath of the showdown in his second apartment that night, David deliberately avoided Flora for two days. He retreated to his mansion, which he now shared with Rowan after work. He had hoped to have ample time to discuss matters with Rowan, return her job, and then calmly negotiate the terms of their divorce. At the very least, he had hoped they could part ways amicably, without any lingering debt