Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1338 Clear Target, Take Action

"I was afraid of this. What do you mean, once bitten, twice shy? You just misjudged him!" Ivanna poked directly at Beatrice's weak spot. "For a guy, his appearance, family background, social status... none of that matters. As long as his character is solid and he genuinely cherishes you, you'll experience a different life. Really, Beatrice, trust me!"

"Looks like you've experienced a great awakening," I teased.

"Aren't you the same?" Ivanna asked. "Beatrice knows about your legendary love life. Could you be where you are now if it weren't for Atlas? He spent eighteen years looking for you and never gave up. Aren't you happy?"

Both Beatrice and I burst into laughter. I retorted, "So what you mean is, when you encounter the wrong person like I did, you should cut your losses, strengthen your resolve, and fight on bravely?"

"What's wrong with that? Don't focus on the process, look at the result!" Ivanna said emphatically. "A good nail does not fear the hammer. You just need to have a strong will!"

Both Beatrice and I laughed heartily.

"That's rich, coming from someone who was on the brink of death and had given up back then!" I poked fun at her weak spot.

Ivanna looked at me in displeasure. "Are you trying to say

but you ended up with nothing. What's the use of a career? Isn't it all because the people around you were

"Yes! I was at my wits' end back then. I wanted a divorce but I got taken advantage of instead. Ivanna saw it all.

chance to rescue Beatrice, who was suffering just like you?" Ivanna's words were very

"So, you need

twitched, and I understood her. Gabriel seemed to be doing

a man says and does on the surface, Beatrice. What you see may not be true. What's more important is a man who waits silently without complaint, and acts with sincerity. That's what's really

meaning, and

I was being vague, she bluntly said, "I think Finn is a really good man. The Bullock family are pragmatic and kind-hearted. You can tell from their

that heartless Gabriel. The Russell family supported those evil deeds and saw you as a

rough but reasonable. I

the Bullock family is different! They're sensible, capable,

with you. He was a rebellious child, but he buried himself in his studies. He's always regretted not being able to go to the same university as you despite his best