Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 6

“It’s fine. She’s generous and not that petty. Think of it as a welcome gift from me. Rachel is really good at what she does. If you work with her, you’ll learn a lot,” William said, his voice full of concern for Samantha.

From a distance, Rachel overheard his words, and her heart sank.

Generous?

In William’s eyes, she could give up everything–the project, her design work, even her mother’s last wish. And now, she was even giving up her husband. She could feel the weight of her own humiliation, even without looking in the mirror.

“Rachel Lloyd, how did you end up like this?” she asked herself quietly.

Just then, a teasing voice interrupted her thoughts: “I wondered why you suddenly wanted to work with me. Turns out, your husband has found someone new.”

Rachel jumped back in shock. Her heel slipped, making her lose her balance and start to fall backwards. Her mind raced, fearing the worst. But in the next moment, steady hands gripped her waist

For a moment, she was relieved that Tyler at least seemed a bit compassionate. But then, she saw the mocking smile at the corner of his lips, and his hands suddenly left her waist.

Rachel couldn’t believe it—he was playing with her.

In that split second, a burst of strength flowed through her. Just as she was about to hit the ground, she grabbed onto the edge of Tyler’s suit jacket. His deep eyes showed a flicker of surprise before he reluctantly caught her again, pulling her back.

She stumbled into his hard, firm chest. Looking up with a frown, she was met with his intense, unreadable gaze.

“Are you trying to use me as a cushion?” he teased.

Rachel couldn’t stand this man, especially after the way he had played with her. She pushed against his chest, trying to create some distance between them.

She couldn’t admit it was intentional, so she muttered, “It was just a reflex. I’m sorry, Mr. Hunt.”

weren’t for him messing with her,

to stay calm. She still needed him for the Oasis Project. For

her body, and forced a smile back onto her face. “Mr. Hunt, you must believe me now, right? I’m not a spy sent by Lewis Enterprise. I really want to work

tucked his hands casually into his pockets as he lazily replied, “Who knows? Maybe you and your husband

the size of a mountain. She imagined any

we both know you could uncover

University knew about

spoke again, his tone reluctantly

us, let me make one thing clear Once this project is under LS Enterprise, William will eventually find out about you. Once that gets out, it will cause a scandal for us at

brushed against her ear as

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and I are in this together. Do you think you can handle that kind of accusation, Mrs.

he was saying. If she pushed too hard now,

the tension in Rachel’s face began to

businessman. As long as this project turns pure profit, nothing else should matter,”

the type to fear William’s wrath. The man had an air

a faint smirk, he dropped his scrutinizing gaze and slumped back

he called out

looked up at

on the other side of the room. His voice took on a playful

head, and sure enough, William was looking straight at her. The moment their eyes met, they both froze. William’s

William’s face as she cheerfully

have joined William. Oh, but don’t misunderstand. I

pink as she nervously stole a glance at her. Her eyes showed signs

to snap