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.”

voice grew softer as she repeated

ruthless as they say. It

got home, she sold the custom

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 to survive, she

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

Five million.

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

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

that myself.

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she understood him completely. From his go she could read him like an open book. But now,

dress is a material item. Remember that orphanage I told you about? It’s in really bad shape;

“Really? It’s

We’re all alumni of the same

you weren’t that petty. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure everything goes smoothly with the project. I won’t

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

quickly, about to ignore it, but Rachel had already

It was Samantha.

Rachel’s face. “Who’s

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

softly, a trace of affection in his eyes as he gently pinched

the call. It might

know he needed to take the call. She quietly watched as he walked out, the light in her eyes dimming

considered so 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 he was around,

casually handed it over to Samantha with just

vibration of her phone pulled Rachel

was a message

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

I heard he

but she had to go. Maybe

quickly typed a

the message, William came back into the room after his phone

partner, so I might not be able to have

quickly replied, “Don’t worry about it. You go ahead. We can

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