After the divorce, he begged

“I thought you were

ere moving out,” Jeffrey said, holding Rebecca’s gaze. “What are you still doing here?”

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“I don’t need you to tell me, Rebecca shot back, snatching her suitcase. This place is a dump. I can’t stay here another second.” Then she walked out without another word.

Seeing how determined she was, Jeffrey narrowed his eyes. “Wait

His voice made Rebecca stop in her tracks.

Before she could speak, he eyed her suitcase and said to the bodyguard outside, “Check Ms. Jensen’s suitcase. Make sure she isn’t taking anything that’s

not hers.”

“What do you mean by that?” Rebecca asked as she instinctively pulled her suitcase closer.

“Witor you tried to take the jewelry earlier, I have reason to be concerned about what else might be in your suitcase, Jeffrey said, knowing exactly how to push her to her limits. “It’s better for everyone if we check its contents.”

“Is that really how you see me?” Rebecca asked, her eyes filled with both disappointment and anger.

For a brief moment, Joffrey felt his heart soften. But remembering her determined expression when she was preparing to leave, he replied without emotion, “Yes, it is.”

Rebecca’s heart ached with a sharp, physical pain, She Fad made peace with Jeffrey’s lack of love for her and even grown accustomed to his cold distance:

But she couldn’t bear him humiliating her in front of Andrea this wasn’t just questioning her character, but felt like a direct insult to her dignity.

won’t let you violate my privacy like this,” Rebecca said, her grip on the suitcase handle tightening. “If you want it inspected, call the police. Otherwise, you’ll have to cut my hand off to get this suitcase.”

She met his gaze with the same defiant expression he had seen before.”

Jeffrey stepped closer and began prying her fingers from the suitcase one by one, ignoring her stubborn resistance

Though she held on with all her strength, he overpowered her effortlessly.

He handed the suitcase to a bodyguard, his tone all business. “Search everything thoroughly. Don’t miss a single comer.”

“Yes, sir, the bodyguard replied promptly.

eyes as she snatched the suitcase back. She had never felt so humiliated in

of the warmth and tenderness he once had now

pride Rebecca had carried since childhood was completely shattered, leaving only the broken shell of a fallen heiress. “You know damn well I’d never take anything of

better than anyone and was certain she

Andrea suggested, recognizing Jeffrey’s hesitation from his expression and stepping forward to give him an honorable way out. “You and Rebecca were manied after all, so even

Would y

up? Rebecca said, he voice filled

so impulsive–always speaking without thinking when she’s upset. That

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she understand it’s safer here with me?‘

here. For Andrea’s sake, I’ll let it slide this time,” he said,

to give them a piece of

and announced, “Mr. Hanson, Ms. Jensen,

could even react, Samuel came bouncing in behind

he asked in that sweet–but–serious way of his, “how come

but couldn’t come

suitcase, buddy,” Jeffrey cut in, crouching down to Samuel’s level. “Daddy’s gotta go away for work for a few days, You be good for Mommy while I’m gone,

nodded obediently and

hair and replied,

toward Andrea

Jeffrey said smoothly without hesitation, “and she’s

on my

business trip.”

grip tightened unconsciously on the suitcase handle, though her expression remained

in his usual manner.’m heading out how. Call me if you miss me,

Rebecca managed a stiff

His fingers trailed along her jaw before Engering at her earlobe.

now, or you’ll miss your flight, Rebecca

couldn’t stand being near him for even a second longer. All she wanted was for him to be

leaned in and gave her a quick, deliberate kiss again before pulling away–too

her eyes, he was already walking out with her suitcase, with

said softly as

turned to him calmly. “What is it,