Countdown to My Divorce

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.”

she repeated Tyler’s

Tyler really is as ruthless as they say. It

sold the custom wedding dress

a decision. Whether or not she got the Oasis Project, she needed money for the future. She wasn’t the rich daughter of the Lloyd family anymore; she was just an ordinary person now, and

it would take days for anyone to buy the dress, but to her surprise, within three minutes, someone paid an unbelievable

Five million.

on her phone, feeling a strange sense of satisfaction. She was

his forehead. He knelt down in front

dress online. I designed that myself. Did I do something wrong?

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could see nothing but worry in William’s eyes. She had always believed she understood 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

a smile, trying to sound calm as she replied, “No, I just think the dress is a material item. Remember that orphanage I told you about? It’s in really bad shape; I want to donate money to

eyes. “Really? It’s not because

We’re all alumni of

William’s tense face softened, his sharp features relaxing into a smile. “That’s a relief. I knew you weren’t that

being generous enough by giving away the most important thing to him. She knew now that getting him to give her the project was impossible.

glanced at it quickly, about to ignore it, but Rachel

It was Samantha.

radiant smile crossed Rachel’s face. “Who’s calling? Why aren’t

his pocket, forcing a smile. “It’s just the company. But

spoke softly, a trace of affection in his eyes as

said, “Go ahead, take the call.

toward the door to let her know he needed to take the call. She quietly watched as he walked out, the light in her

forgotten what he had told her before? That as long

he had casually handed it over to Samantha with just the excuse of it being the higher–ups‘

of her phone pulled Rachel back

a

charity auction tonight. Not sure if he’ll actually g events like this. You’ll have

I heard he

actually be there, but she had to go. Maybe she

quickly typed

sent the message, William came

crouched down in front of her, looking anxious. “Hey, I’ve got to meet a business partner, so I might not be able to have dinner with you. But I’ll come

You go ahead. We can