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

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

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is through Orlando’s intervention.

enthusiasm left within her to head back to work, she

Mansion.

with her job. situation, left her feeling more lost

they arrived at Dustmeadow Mansion, Cassandra stepped out of the car, her beauty illuminated in the warm glow of the sunset. Turning to Michael, she

smiled in response. As he was about to reply, his gaze drifted toward a figure towering on the mansion’s second–floor

his gaze on the figure, he called Cassandra back, “Cassie, I’ve got something to tell you.”

out and

took Cassandra by surprise, leaving her a bit

as a romantic moment.

unfold. His chiseled features hardened, a layer of frost settling

she turned

soon as she stepped inside, an irritable voice echoed, “Did you rush out just to see him?”