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, this

She still needed him for the Oasis

smile back onto her face. “Mr. Hunt, you must believe

pockets as he lazily replied, “Who knows? Maybe you and your husband are just

This man had a trust issue the size of a mountain. She imagined

would I bother? Besides, we both know you

University knew about Samantha

moment, Tyler spoke again,

clear Once this project is under LS Enterprise, William will eventually find out about

slightly closer to her. His warm breath brushed against her ear as

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this together. Do you think you

hitting her hard. She understood exactly what he was saying. If she pushed too hard now, she could

Rachel’s face began to

a businessman. As long as this project turns pure

to fear William’s wrath. The man had an air of confidence that made him seem unafraid of anything

faint smirk, he dropped his scrutinizing gaze and slumped back into his signature

called out

up at him.

of the room. His voice took on a playful tone as

moment their eyes met, they both froze. William’s face showed a flicker of surprise when he saw Rachel, but

completely missed the odd look on William’s face as she cheerfully came over

coincidence! If I had known you were coming, I wouldn’t have joined William. Oh, but don’t

Rachel, her face turning pink as she nervously stole a glance at her. Her eyes showed signs of

seemed to snap