Chapter 98
1 quickened my pace, feeling the wind at my feet.
Only a fool would stop now.
1 rashed into the elevator and pressed the button for the third floor.
Just as the doors were about to close, a hand suddenly reached out to stop them.
1 froze, my breath catching. Could it be Hayden chasing after me? I thought.
Maybe he had been furious after what I said earlier.
But when I looked up, it wasn’t Hayden. It was Ethan.
“Oh, it’s you. You scared me to death, I said, placing a hand on my chest. I had really been startled;
Ethan stepped into the elevator, and the doors slid shut again.
He glanced at me, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. “Weren’t you just acting all cool and unconcerned?”
I frowned immediately, “You actually know hour to joke?”
I had thought all killers were supposed to be cold and emotionless.
Ethan didn’t respond to that, just quietly stood behind me.
The elevator doors opened soon after, and I took a deep breath before knocking on Deborah’s door.
“Come in Deborah’s voice came from inside.
I walked in alone.
Deborah and Xander slept in separate rooms. It seemed like many couples got older and preferred to sleep apart.
Xander often hung out in the study, while Deborah’s room looked much fresher and more elegant. The walls were decorated with a few paintings, adding an artistic touch to the room.
“Hi, Mrs. Parker” I lowered my gaze, respectfully greeting her.
No matter what. Deborah had helped me, and she might be upset about the livestream I did earlier.
Now she was calling me, but I wasn’t sure what for.
“You came up so quickly?” Deborah asked casually, her tone neutral,
“They don’t want me in the dining room. I replied.
If Hayden could bring Joanna to the Parker residence, it meant I was no longer needed here.
Deborah s sighed. “I had hoped to help you two get together, but… never mind. Your matters are your own now, and I can’t interfere. Frankly, I don’t
I froze, instinctively looking up at Deborah “Mrs. Parker, are you saying you’re agreeing to our divorcet What about Mr. Parker’s stance on this?”
Ill discuss it with him” Deborah waved her hand, settling back into her chair. “Since Pax Oceana has been given to you, take good care of it “Mr. Parker, don’t worry in a month, Hayden and I will be divorced, and Pax Oceana will be returned to you,” I said slowly.
Pax Oceana was a major asset under the Parker Group. There was no way I could take it with me.
Deborah died me for a moment, her eyes rellecting a hint of appreciation for how understanding I was. “It’s our fault.
“Mr. Parker, the Parker family haurit wronged ane. I’m just returning to where I belong.” I said with a slight smile.
There was no such thing as obligatory love in this world. Hayden never owed me his affection. Everything was just my fulle persistence.
Chapter 98
Our divorce would simply set everything back in its rightful place.
As I was about to leave, Deborah asked me not to livestream in the Parker residence again, and I promised I wouldn’t.
Or rather, this was probably my last time coming to the Parker residence.
When I came downstairs, the dining room was empty except for the maids cleaning up.
Layla and Joanna were sitting in the living room, chatting about something, and Hayden was nowhere to be seen.
I guessed he must have felt awkward and decided to hide away.
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While I was lost in thought, Joanna noticed me coming down the stairs.
“Yvonne,” she called out in a timid voice as if she were afraid of me.
I was almost used to it by now in front of others, her personality was always so unpredictable.
Layla glared at me, her expression unfriendly. “Hmph, Hayden already said he wasn’t sick. What exactly are you trying to pull, saying such things about your own husband?”
I couldn’t help but laugh. “You just called him my husband. Who understands this situation better, me or you? How could he ever admit something like that himself?”
Then, I turned my gaze to Joanna, “You should know, shouldn’t you?”
Joanna opened her mouth, her face flustered and anxious. “I”
It was obvious from her reaction that nothing had happened between her and Hayden. Otherwise, she would have immediately denied my claim. Although I didn’t know why Hayden hadn’t slept with her, seeing her look so flustered at that moment brought me a strange sense of satisfaction. Layla, being the cunning woman she was, could tell from just a few exchanges that there was more to the story.
She furrowed her brow, studying Joanna. “You don’t know! Hayden hasn’t slept with you? That’s strange, though. The last time the maid was cleaning, she found condoms. He must have already slept with someone. If it wasn’t you, then who che could it be?”
As soon as Layla finished speaking her eyes widened, and she quickly glanced at me, as if a sudden realization hit her.
Joanna, a little slow on the
“You… bow could Hayden possibly sleep with you? He isn’t.” Joanna stammered
the uptake, stared at me with wide eyes, as though her eyeballs might pop o
our of their sockets.
I was momentarily taken aback by Layla’s words, surprised that someone was feeding her information about what went on here.
1 had a
I always thought she knew nothing when she wasn’t around.
But then again, Hayden and I were still married, so whatever happened between us wasn’t unusual, nor did it carry any shame.
“His sexual abilities aren’t completely gone, it’s just… a bit brief, I said lightly, putting on a look of mild regret.
Joanna’s face twisted in realization, and she immediately started shouting “You… you have no shame!”
“No shame?” I raised an eyebrow, my expression turning cold, “Let’s be clear. He’s my husband, so I can do whatever I want. And what about you! You’re a mistress. What right do you have to lecture me?”
Joanna bit her lip, then quickly turned to Layla for help. “Mrs. Parker, you know… It was Hayden who brought me here.”
“Hay
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