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.

backed out. “Yes,

closed again with

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

his face had faded, and his

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

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

loyal to my uncle. If they hear that I’m

a short, cold

that she can’t even run a single data report without your help? Aren’t

wasn’t about what was right or

came back, Samantha would definitely make a scene in front of

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

She kept things to herself and never made

alone.

the saying–the child

but she has the credentials. She’s from Arden University. With some patience and

bitterness in her

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