Countdown to My Divorce

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Chapter 39

William’s expression slowly turned cold. Even the way he signed grew stiff and sharp.

“You really want to make things hard for me, just for Cecilia?”

But only Rachel knew that it wasn’t just for Cecilia. It was also for herself.

She wanted to see for herself–if she stood firm like this and refused to back down, would William still choose to protect Samantha?

Rachel’s gaze stayed steady and clear as she looked at him.

“All these years, I’ve never asked you for anything. Just this one time–for Cecilia. If you say yes, I’ll pass my current project to her. We’re signing the contract tomorrow. I’ll bring her with me, and her name can go on the agreement. That way, it won’t make things too hard for you.”

William didn’t say a word. His eyes were dark, his gaze resting on Rachel like the distant, shadowy surface of a deep sea–calm, with no sign of waves.

Just then, Arsen pushed open the door. “Mr. Lewis, here’s a document-”

“Get out!” William suddenly shouted toward the door.

quickly backed

again with a

had been with William, he had never lost his temper like that in front of her. Her fingers curled tight around the hem of her shirt, and her whole body

his face had

eyes, and gently took her cold hand in

you before–my uncle is still out there. He’s way more capable than me. He runs his own company, yeah, but who knows? If my dad ever thinks I’m not good enough,

they hear that I’m making personal decisions like this at work, who knows what they’ll say?

a short, cold

problem parachuting Samantha into the company” she said. “Do those shareholders know that she can’t even run a single data report without your help? Aren’t you worried that it will reach your dad’s ears and hurt

right or wrong.

would definitely make a

afraid that his precious little darling would throw a tantrum, and that he would have

made a fuss.

alone.

the saying–the

“That’s different. Samantha still struggles with data, sure, but she has the credentials. She’s

bitterness

Chapter 39

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