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 out. “Yes,

closed again with a soft

like that in front of her. Her fingers curled tight around

anger on his face had faded,

knelt beside her, looked into her eyes, and gently took

haven’t fully secured this position. I told you before–my uncle is still out there. He’s way more capable

few shareholders who are loyal to my uncle. If they hear that I’m making personal decisions like this at work, who knows what they’ll say?

a short, cold

know that she can’t even run a single data report without your help? Aren’t you worried that it will

wasn’t about what was right or wrong. It

back, Samantha would definitely

darling would throw a tantrum, and that he would have to

made a fuss. No matter how

alone.

saying–the child who cried

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

bitterness in

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