Chapter 153 Ruin the Fun
I was stunned for a moment–truly taken aback. It hit me then that women could rule the world the way men do All it takes is strength, the kind that doesn’t beg for approval
Queena had just given me a brutal, unforgettable lesson in that.
1 let out a light laugh. “Well, it seems I’ve been a bit naive, I said coolly. “Thanks for the reality check. You’ve definitely. broadened my horizons 1 paused, then added with a smile that didn’t quite reach my eyes, “And don’t worry–Shawn felt that spark with you too. You weren’t the only one who thought there was something there
Queena let out a cold snort. “You don’t need to spell it out–I get it,” she said sharply But just so you know, the persim replacing me? She’s a woman too. A master from Andorwood Finance. Tiffany, her skills are no less than mine She paused for effect, then added with a mocking tone. “So if you think getting rid of me means you can finally breathe easy, think again. Men like Shawn… they’re both the hunter and the hunted. And trust me, there are plenty of women out there who love to sink their claws into him. You think you’ve won? You haven’t even started the real fight
“Why would I hold onto him?” I shot back without hesitation,
Queena went quiet.
I continued, my voice turning colder, “I’ve figured it out now. The door’s open–if he wants to stay, fine. If he wants to leave, that’s his choice. Either way, I’m done clutching at him like he’s my last lifeline.”
Queena let out a low laugh. “Don’t pretend to be so indifferent. You’ve loved him for years–how could you possibly let go just like that? You’re only putting on a show to save face in front of me.”
After saying that, Queena hung up, probably because she realized she couldn’t get under my skin–and without that satisfaction, there was no thrill of victory for her.
I fiddled with my phone, lost in thought.
It wasn’t just a few years–I’d loved Shawn for what felt like a lifetime. In my past life, I worshipped him like he was my whole
world
When I got to the airport, I noticed that the person Shawn had sent quickly snapped a few photos of me with their phones probably to report back to him.
I couldn’t care less about her. Shawn was something else–off chasing flings on his own, yet when I went on a simple trip, I still had to do it under his watch. Honestly, he’s the definition of shameless.
After a long flight, I finally reached my destination. I rested for the night, and the following day, I officially got to work. I requested 300 million from Shawn–and 1 fully intended to use every last cent. The Apes Horel was massive, with over a thousand rooms split between its two towers, not to mention the revamp of its sprawling front and rear gardens Lannor the renovation project in the local papers and kicked off a full–scale marketing campaign across multiple platforms. It quickly caught the public’s attention.
After lunch, the afternoon tasks were wrapped up, and I gave everyone the rest of the day off to explore on their own Naturally, I made my way to the nearby luxury boutiques.
I was dressed in a deep ink–colored dress, my long hair styled in a twisted side braid that gave off a timeless, graceful elegance.
“Mrs Hartwell, Mr. Hartwell mentioned that your Englarian isn’t quite Bluem yet. I’ll accompany you while you shop–I’m fluent in three languages, Dorothy Swanson said with a brigla simile as she trailed behind me.
She was clearly a spy sent by Shawn, and naturally, I had no intention of letting her tag along. “There’s no need.” I said Haily T already asked the hotel to arrange a translator. You’ve been running around all day–go get some rest
Oh but Mrs. Hanwell, I can help carry your bags. I’m strong to Dorothy was afraid of failing the task Shawn had given
her
Chapter 13 Bain the Fub
Dorodha was seestariled she didici ilate unter another word I’d been nuclaid lock on this trip, and they’d all mistaken my Lundness for weakness But now, with the clull in my voice and demeanor, she hacked off immediately realizing I won’t
That
Witton aber gler, Ionel opened the cat do, and got in The female translator Id arranged though the lonet slid
Away from Shawn’s watchful eyes, I finally felt myself unwind, every nu le loosening, every breath coming easter Authe translaton beside me chatted about the low al culture, I found myself genuinely intrigued, slowly building a clearer picture of
Tendest up buying quite a few things, and with each purchase, my mood lifted
I spent four days in Francia be hote hually healing home. At the airport, Shawn showed up with Yuna in tow. She clothed a bosquet of flowers, and when she spotted me, there was a flicker of awkwardness in her eyes–but she still steppeil forward and offered them to me “Mommy, these are for you”
I took the bouquet without much thought and handed it off to one of the female execs behind me. Vina’s face fell instantly
Sensing the tension in the air, Shawn opened his mothy as if to say something, but ended up swallowing his words Instead, be quietly took my simcase and said, “Come on, Ive made dinner reservations”
Im tired 1st want to go home and rest, I said, my tone calm but distant.
Shawn tried to persuade me “My dad and son will be there too. Let’s just have dimer together”
turned to fare hum, my expression firm. I said I don’t want to go
Yuna, clearly upset, stomped her foot a linle and asked with a pou, “Mouny, what’s wrong with you lately? Why are you being so cold to m
Tlooked at Yuna and said calmly, “Tin just tired. Can’t I take a break?”
Thus you never felt tired before, now you complam all the time. Are you sick? Go see a doctor” Yuna still hasn’t changed her habit of arguing with people,
to
Shawn stood off in the side without a word. It was obvinis my refusal to go to the Hartwells family dinner had rubbed him the wrong way his silence said more than words
I didn’t care whether Shawn was upset or not. I’d already asked for a divorce—he’s the one who refused to sign the papers.
“Daddy, let’s just go Yuna saul, tugging on Shawn’s arm with a pout. “It she’s not coming, then we came all this way for nothing told you Mommy would ruin the fun, but you didn’t believe me
