Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 3

“Michael, don’t bring up the past again if you know me well enough, okay?” Cassandra chimed in.

A year ago, Cassandra had left her flourishing career behind to tie the knot with Orlando in Broburgh. And all she received in return was a divorce agreement

Michael’s heart sank. He believed she didn’t deserve to be treated like this. A glimmer of resentment shadowed his usually bright eyes.

Spotting his somber expression, Cassandra said gently, “Michael, no marriage is foolproof. Being married to him for a year, that’s enough for me. Don’t feel sorry for me. You can’t impose love on someone.”

“In that case, a divorce might be better indeed. Once your divorce is settled, I won’t hesitate anymore… out of fear that it might upset you,” Michael mumbled, his voice becoming a murmur toward the end.

Cassandra leaned in closer. “What was that about hesitating?”

Scrapping his initial response, Michael, with an abrupt change of tone, said, “Oh, it’s just that I’ve never been a fan of Orlando. Now, I don’t have to keep up the charade to save you from any awkwardness.”

Cassandra just smiled. The hostility between Orlando and Michael had always puzzled her. It was as if they were destined to be adversaries. In her mind, it was the male equivalent of two gorgeous women vying for the

spotlight.

Once they reached Hawley Real Estate, the project manager, Kendall Rowe, declined to aid in the plagiarism investigation. Instead, he warned them about a potential lawsuit and demanded for compensation. Despite Cassandra’s and Michael’s attempts to resolve the issue, Kendall remained firm.

Finally, Kendall revealed a glimmer of hope. “We’ve just managed to get in with the Quinn Group. But, this incident has put them off. Unless you can convince the Quinn Group to change their minds, negotiations are off

the table.”

No way is there a chance of that happening, the duo pondered.

left Hawley Real Estate, Michael attempted to lighten up the mood. “Don’t worry,

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swing it? The only method I see is through Orlando’s intervention. But we’re headed for a divorce. Why would he bother to

work, she asked Michael to drop her off at Dustmeadow

Mansion.

was burdened by her thoughts during the drive. The news of her pregnancy, coupled with her job. situation, left her feeling more lost than ever. She kept wondering, “What am I supposed to do now?”

in the warm glow of the sunset.

to reply, his gaze drifted toward a figure towering on the mansion’s

Cassandra back, “Cassie, I’ve got

toward the driver’s window. Michael reached out and gently touched her

leaving her a bit confused. The proximity between them

a romantic moment.

meanwhile, watched the entire scene unfold. His chiseled features hardened, a layer of

she turned around and went inside the mansion.

irritable voice echoed, “Did you rush out just to see him?”