Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Rachel walked downstairs, where Cecilia was still waiting for her. As soon as she appeared, Cecilia rushed t

“So, what happened?” she asked eagerly.

“It didn’t work out. Just like the rumors say, he’s impossible to get through to.”

Not only that, but Rachel had almost exposed herself in the process

dup to her.

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As she was about to leave his office, she had heard Tyler’s deep voice behind her: “I heard you went dead because of Mr. Lewis back then, Mrs. Lewis. Looks like you’re all better now.”

Rachel wasn’t sure if Tyler would keep her secret, but deep down, she felt that even if she asked him, he wouldn’t help.

Cecilia looked at her with guilt and said, “I’m so sorry I couldn’t help you.”

“It’s fine. Actually, I think I’ve caused trouble for you.”

Rachel shivered as she remembered Tyler’s words to his subordinate earlier. As she was about to speak again, the noticed Cecilia standing still, frozen in shock. Her eyes were wide open, and she seemed lost in thought.

Rachel waved her hand in front of her. “What’s going on? Are you okay?”

Cecilia slowly turned her head, her face full of disbelief. “I… I didn’t sign to you just now, but… you could hear me?”

Rachel quickly covered her mouth. “Keep it down. Come here.”

‘Once they were out of earshot, Rachel explained what had happened. Cecilia’s reaction was pure excitement.

“That’s amazing! Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I was over here looking like a fool, clumsily signing to you.”

Cecilia wasn’t great at sign language, but luckily, Rachel was smart. Even if the person Rachel was talking to wasn’t fluent in sign language, she could roughly tell what they were saying from the shape of their mouth.

“But you need to keep this secret for me. Not even William knows. And tell your friend who helped set this meeting that there’s a good chance they might lose their job over it.”

grew softer as she repeated Tyler’s words

clearly upset. “This is bad. Tyler really is as ruthless as they say.

Rachel got home, she sold the custom wedding dress William designed for

the future. She wasn’t the rich daughter of the Lloyd family anymore; she was just an ordinary person now,

the dress, but to her surprise, within three minutes, someone

Five million.

a strange sense of satisfaction. She was already thinking about what to do with

burst open. William walked in, sweat beading on his forehead. He knelt down in front of Rachel, looking

you sold the wedding dress online. I designed that myself. Did I

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him completely. From his go she could read him like an open book. But now, as she looked into those same eyes, all she saw was

replied, “No, I just think the dress is a material item. Remember that orphanage I told

at her with doubt in his eyes. “Really? It’s not because you’re mad that

“Of course not. We’re all alumni of the same

into a smile. “That’s a relief. I knew you weren’t that petty.

enough by giving away the most important thing to him. She knew now that getting him to give

as she was thinking that, William’s phone rang. He glanced at it quickly, about to ignore it, but Rachel had already seen the name

It was Samantha.

smile crossed Rachel’s face. “Who’s calling?

just the company. But right now, I need

trace of affection in his eyes

she said, “Go ahead, take the call.

ruffled Rachel’s hair, nodding toward the door to let her know he needed to take

important seemed to mean nothing to him, as it left his lips so casually. Had he forgotten what he had told her before? That as long as

casually handed it over to Samantha with just the excuse of it

phone pulled Rachel

was a message

will be attending the charity auction tonight. Not sure if he’ll actually g events like this. You’ll have to take

I heard he rarely

Tyler would actually be there, but she had to go.

typed a

message, William came back into

I’ve got to meet a business partner, so I might not be

worry about it. You go ahead. We

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