Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 7

Everything, had seemed to be going fine, but things had now take turn. Suddenly, the spotlight was on Rachel and Tyler, making Rachel’s heart skip a beat.

Everyone in the industry knew that Lewis Enterprise and LS Enterprise were rivals. In Yurelia City, only those two companies had the strength to compete head–to–head. Getting too close to the competition was bound to raise suspicion.

But as long as her acting was good enough, it wouldn’t be a problem.

Rachel kept her calm and smoothly replied, “I accidentally stepped on Mr. Hunt’s shoe earlier. I figured I should apologize. That’s not too much, is it?”

Tyler casually responded, “That’s right. Mrs. Lewis was about to apologize to me, but then you showed up, Mr. Lewis.” William glared at Tyler, his brow furrowing in frustration as his expression darkened. “You-”

“Mr. Lewis,” Tyler interrupted before William could continue. “Since you’re here, you apologize on your wife’s behalf. I don’t usually like to make things difficult for women.”

Rachel stared at Tyler in disbelief. Did this man not have any shame? He nearly made her fall earlier, and now had the nerve to say he didn’t like making things hard for women–with a straight face no less!

William stayed silent, his expression dark. Rachel felt something was off with him tonight, especially after meeting Tyler. He seemed more restless than usual.

A few moments later, Tyler rubbed his forehead and spoke again in a clearly impatient manner: “I thought the rumors said you treat your wife like a precious treasure. Were those lies?”

The words were casual, but the pressure in Tyler’s voice was unmistakable.

There was a time when Rachel would’ve immediately stepped in to defend William. She hated seeing people push her loved ones around. People could mess with her, but she wouldn’t let anyone mess with the ones she cared about.

But tonight, she just wanted to see what William would do.

She knew him well. He was an extremely prideful man who wouldn’t just apologize to the competition. Plus, there were so many people watching. If word got out, it would be all over the news by tomorrow.

The tension in the air grew thicker.

“Mr. Hunt, it’s not that big of a deal. It’s just a pair of shoes, right? We can pay for the spoke up.

you’d like,‘

“Samantha cautiously

playful smirk tugging at his lips. “Is this young lady perhaps

and

him. “I forgot to introduce her to you, Mr. Hunt. This is our new colleague, Samantha

then looked down at his watch

filled with hurt, her cheeks flushed red. She clutched William’s jacket, her voice

and unclenching as he took

her husband, I should be the one to take responsibility. What

a waiter passed by, and Tyler raised his hand to signal for him to

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reached out to stop him. “That won’t do. Willian can’t hold his liquor. I’ll

However, William snatched it away before

ridiculous! You’re allergic to

her throat tightening. He remembered Samantha was allergic to alcohol, but forgot that Rachel was allergic to dust. Her fingers clutched the back of the

in one go, while Samantha’s eyes were filled with concern,

a nearby chair, his eyes never leaving William as

have a remarkable tolerance for alcohol, Mr.

However, he kept his composure and looked at Rachel with a pale face. He staggered over to her, grabbing her

who should be messed with. Stay

was, Rachel instinctively reached out to hold his arm. “You need

“Take a cab home. Let me know when you

smiled sweetly and nodded.

stomach is usually sensitive after

She didn’t respond directly but gave a pointed

your way back, Ms. Judd. And from now on, call him Mr. Lewis in public. If someone overhears and thinks you’re… something

guided William out of the room. tha stood there, staring at their retreating

William toward the exit, she caught a glimpse of Tyler in the distance, casually leaning against his Bugatti He had a cigarette between his

his cold, dark eyes met Rachel’s Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked away. As she opened the car door and helped William inside, Tyler’s car drove past them, the two vehicles