Lucian was about to return to the company after leaving Calista's apartment, but Selena called him back home.As the car stopped, he rubbed his temples and lit a cigarette before exiting the door. The atmosphere in the living room was heavy. Macy was not present, and his father and mother sat on the couch with cold expressions, not even turning to look at him when he entered. Lucian began, "Dad, Mom." He was about to sit down when Selena shot him a sharp look and said, "Did I tell you to sit down? Well, I suppose it's no surprise. Since you’re so great now, you went through with your divorce without any discussion. So just sitting on the couch would be no big deal.” Lucian was speechless. He had anticipated that Selena would be very angry when she found out about this, and he had planned to have a calm conversation at some point.However, he didn’t expect the news to trend before he had the chance. He sighed and said, "Mom, you can take out your anger on me, but don't use t
Initially, Selena wanted to invite Calista to go shopping and get her thoughts about the divorce. She didn't expect to witness such a scene. The smile on her face froze, and she turned from an elegant lady into someone with a stutter."Uh, you guys enjoy the fruits. I’ll meet you some other time.” She glanced at Hector, who looked very possessive, not knowing what to say. She could only grab Lucian and walk away. Calista didn't even have a chance to speak before the two of them left. The elevator doors closed, and she brushed Hector's hand from her waist."Are you bored? Do you have to provoke him?" "He’s the bored one! He's your ex, but he keeps coming to see you. Did he refuse to leave you alone when you married him?” He was about to follow Calista into the apartment, but she raised her hand to stop him."I have work to do. You should go back. I won't do anything reckless." The door in front of him closed mercilessly. Calista changed into her work clothes, tied her
Lucian frowned, and he turned his gaze away."Mr. Everhart, you've heard it yourself. Your daughter and I are just not meant to be. As for the money I gave you before, please transfer it to my account within a week." Now, Zachary's expression changed completely. The money Lucian gave him back then was not a small amount."You gave me that money out of your own will. How can you have the right to take it back?" "I gave you that money so you would stop harassing my wife. Now that we’re divorced, I couldn’t care less if you harassed her. Besides, would you listen to what you said back then?"Lucian placed a small recording pen on the table. Zachary's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth."No need." Lucian's phone rang, and he looked at the caller ID. "I'm sorry, I need to take this call." With that, he got up and left. Zachary glared at Calista angrily."Agree to remarry him." Calista frowned. Did he think Lucian was just some street trash? Throw him away when you want.
Lucian looked at him coldly and said, "Did you charter the plane?" Paul was speechless. "We’ve just divorced, and you're already in a hurry to meet her family?" Paul remained silent, choosing to ignore him. Throughout the flight, the atmosphere in the first-class cabin was very cold, with a sense of tension in the air. After the plane landed, her phone regained signal, and Calista received a message from her uncle, Philip, saying he would pick her up at the airport. Philip was a traditional husband, and her aunt, Gloria, only cared about money. So, over the years, both families only maintained a cordial relationship. She had called her uncle in advance out of formality because she wanted to visit her grandfather’s grave. She had already booked her hotel in advance. She replied to her uncle, then got up and followed the crowd towards the exit. As she passed the first-class cabin, all the other seats were empty except for two people sitting in their seats. One was Paul, a
Nicholas was still chatting incessantly with Lucian beside, attempting to leave a good impression on his future boss. He hoped to secure a good position, preferably in management. Then, he could just sit in his office daily, enjoying air conditioning and afternoon tea while directing his subordinates to do the work. "I've been granted our school scholarships every year, and the teachers always praise me as ... " he spoke enthusiastically when suddenly he felt a sharp pain in his leg.Immediately after, he was pushed out of the elevator and collided with the man holding his sister's hand. Paul quickly released Calista and caught Nicholas. Nicholas realized what had happened and turned abruptly, swearing, "Who kicked me?" But apart from his parents, everyone else in the elevator looked indifferent. However, his parents seemed even more bewildered."Nicholas, why did you go out? Come back in. The elevator doors are about to close." Lucian directly reached out and pulled Calist
The cigarette in Lucian's hand had burned out.He casually put the cigarette butt into the ashtray and said, "I know." Calista looked at him with a smirk. Though she didn't expose him, her mocking tone was quite evident. The meal ended in this awkward atmosphere. Then, Philip invited them to his home. Calista declined, saying, "I've been on the road all day. I'd like to go back to the hotel first. I’ll visit after I've paid my respects to Grandfather tomorrow." Gloria couldn't let this golden opportunity slip away. Calista had given her a polite response, but she might not visit tomorrow at all.She would not be able to see Calista at all. Who knew if Calista would come again if she returned to Capeton? This matter concerned her son's future, and she needed to keep a close eye on it. She immediately took Calista by the arm, pulled her towards the car, and began to chastise her."We're family. How can you stay in a hotel when you’re here? Although our house isn't spacious
Lucian came out of the shower, and his face fell when he saw the person lying on the bed. "What are you doing here?" Paul, who was reading a high school chemistry book he had somehow found, didn't even raise his head at the question."She doesn't want to stay with you." "I don't want to stay with you either, so if you insist on being annoying here, just go sleep on the floor." Finally, Paul reluctantly shifted his gaze away from the book, glanced at Lucian, and then lay down before him, closed his eyes, and went to sleep. Lucian wasn't used to the bed, but he had some trouble sleeping tonight. He sat on the sofa on the balcony, quietly smoking and looking at the scenery outside. Although the winter here wasn’t as cold as Capeton, it was damp and cold, with a biting wind. The balcony and the bedroom were separated by sliding doors, which were closed.The warm air from the air conditioner couldn't reach the balcony, and the hand holding the cigarette had long lost its war
Calista gritted her teeth. She would tear him apart if she weren't so weak right now. Was he calling her a cow? The nurse wouldn't indulge her. It was frustrating enough that she had to pull an all-nighter in the emergency ward.Now, she had to cater to this unreasonable family. She wouldn't even tolerate it if some big shot had come and questioned her methods, let alone this stranger. "How would I know if she's experiencing stomach or abdomen pain if I don't put some pressure on it." Lucian fell silent at her words. The nurse handed him a number and said, "Go to room 7." Calista was relieved when she saw Lucian's defeated look. She was about to walk over alone, but Lucian had already bent down to pick her up. "You're glad, aren't you?" Calista didn't want to bother with his questions. She turned around and answered, "No." "Then wipe that smile off your face. It's ugly." Calista glared at him and snapped, "I won't do that! I also have a perfect row of teeth! Do you w