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.”

as she repeated

as ruthless as they say. It looks like your plan is going to

Rachel got home, she sold the custom wedding

Project, she needed money for the future. She wasn’t the rich daughter of the Lloyd family anymore;

would take days for anyone to buy the dress, but to her surprise, within

Five million.

the deposit notification on her phone, feeling a strange sense

on his forehead. He

you sold the wedding dress online. I designed that myself. Did I do something wrong? Are you

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him completely. From his go she could

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

at her with doubt in his eyes. “Really? It’s not

“Of course not. We’re all alumni of the same school. Helping each other is the right thing to do. Don’t

sharp features relaxing into a smile. “That’s a relief. I knew you weren’t

almost laughed out loud. In William’s eyes, he was 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. Her only chance was

rang. He glanced at it quickly, about to ignore it, but Rachel had already seen the name on

It was Samantha.

face. “Who’s calling?

for a moment, then slipped the phone back into his pocket, forcing a smile. “It’s just the company. But right now, I need to focus on you. You’re much more important than

a trace of affection in his eyes as he

she said, “Go ahead, take the call. It might

Samantha kept calling. He ruffled Rachel’s hair, nodding toward the door to let her know he needed to take the call. She quietly

mean nothing to him, as it left his lips so casually. Had he forgotten what he had

over to Samantha with just the excuse of

vibration of her phone pulled

a message from

tonight. Not sure if he’ll actually g events like this. You’ll have to take

I heard he

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

typed a reply:

as she sent the message, William came back into the

partner, so I might not be able to have dinner with you. But I’ll come

it. You go

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