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.”

softer as she

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

Rachel got home, she sold the custom wedding dress

got the Oasis Project, she needed money for the future. She wasn’t the rich daughter of the Lloyd

dress, but to

Five million.

at the deposit notification on her phone, feeling a strange sense of satisfaction. She was already thinking about what to

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

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

Chapter 5

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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

a material item. Remember that orphanage I told you about? It’s in really bad shape; I want to donate money to

her with doubt in his eyes. “Really? It’s not because you’re mad that Samantha got the Oasis

not. We’re all alumni of

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

loud. In William’s eyes, he was being generous enough by giving away the most important thing to him. She knew

at it quickly,

It was Samantha.

radiant smile crossed Rachel’s face.

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

trace of affection in his eyes as he

“Go ahead, take the call. It might be something

calling. He ruffled Rachel’s hair, nodding toward the door to let her know he needed to take the call. She quietly watched as he walked out, the light in her eyes

casually. Had he forgotten what he had told

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

phone pulled Rachel back

a message from

sure if he’ll actually

I heard

sure if Tyler would actually be there, but

typed a reply:

she sent the message, William came back into the room

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

worry about it. You go ahead. We can eat

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