Ex-Husband’s Love Dilemma

Chapter 79

Cassandra’s expression gradually became solemn after she heard Nellie’s question.

As a matter of fact, the time when she last looked in the mirror was not the first time he touched her belly. Orlando assumed that she had gained some weight and playfully teased her about it, saying, “I like it better when your tummy’s a little round. It feels nice.”

Since then, his hand never left her abdomen at night, despite their strained relationship. Every time she woke from her sleep, she would find his hand resting on her waist.

Had Orlando been a bit more observant, he might have noticed the subtle changes in Cassandra. Yet, his heart had never been fully committed to her, so those details flew past him.

Cassandra responded nonchalantly, “Maybe we’ve gone our separate ways before it’s too late to hide. Why bother stirring up trouble?”

If you have no love for someone, anything they do will irk you.

Such thoughts lingered on her mind.

Meanwhile, in another building in Broburgh.

Rebecca found herself getting dragged to the company by Sophia early in the morning. Rebecca had been dealing with many problems over the past few days. In the ruthless world of showbiz, a single misstep could unleash a torrent of public criticism. Recognizing the need for foresight, she resolved to devise strategies early.

Sophia briefed Rebecca about an invitation from a sponsor, saying, “We have a dinner tonight. Secure a sponsorship for your new song, and all the problems you’re facing will go away.”

“I’m not interested. Mr. Ross is fat and gross. I don’t wanna have dinner with him.” Rebecca dismissed the ideal without a second thought. Despite catching some flak after the birthday banquet, she did not plan on enduring it any longer.

However, Sophia persisted. “Rebecca, we really need this sponsorship. Once we lock it down, they won’t ridicule you anymore. It’s just a meal. Plus, I’ll be with you the whole time. You can handle it, right?”

Undeterred, Rebecca shot back with a hint of annoyance in her voice, “I’ve got an innocent idol image going on. What if I get photographed eating with that revolting guy?”

Sophia scowled. Rebecca was her cash cow, so she had no choice but to let her be.

Tension hung in the air.

After a beat of silence, Sophia leaned in and spoke in a hushed voice, “Rebecca, you’ve been taking the heat. lately, and Mr. Quinn is giving you the silent treatment. Are you gonna let that slide?”

Rebecca was caught off guard.

to reach Orlando, that man remained indifferent. She didn’t know whether it was because of Peter’s birthday banquet or Cassandra.

lips then asked,

closer and pitched a plan. When Rebecca heard her agent’s suggestion, her eyes immediately lit up. With a grin across her face, she said, “I’m not gonna stop at making him

stayed quiet and let the latter run with

to her agent’s plan and showed up at the restaurant her sponsor had

never took his eyes off Rebecca. “Ms. Spencer, you look stunning as

weight and seemed to hint at something beyond a

back the intense displeasure within her and kept

and Mr. Ross would be like match made in heaven. He’s easy to work with, and as long as he’s

only put on a subtle smile. Sophia quickly responded on her behalf, “Mr. Ross, thank you for your generosity toward Ms. Spencer. As her agent, I sincerely appreciate

being moderately famous, Rebecca found herself bowing

her through toast several times, causing her to feel a

the dinner, Rebecca kept signaling Sophia to call

up with an excuse to leave the private room and quickly dialed Orlando’s number. “Mr. Quinn,

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apologize for disturbing you at this late hour.”

matter?” Orlando

her up? She’s at a crucial point in her career, and I’m worried that being photographed in this state could harm her

and ask me to clean up your mess,” Orlando replied, wanting to hang

at Rebecca. She noticed Trevor’s hand landing on Rebecca’s shoulder without that woman noticing. Anxiously, she implored, “Mr. Quinn, I’m begging you. Please come and take Rebecca home. We came to meet her sponsor, but he was too powerful and we couldn’t stop him from giving Rebecca wine.

speaking, there was a brief silence on the line.

voice again. “Where are you guys?”

the address and added, “Mr. Quinn,

call, Orlando remained by the bedroom window, tightly gripping his phone and not getting up immediately. He wore a serious, though indifferent, expression on his handsome

door opened and Cassandra came out.

her nonchalantly. “I’ll be heading out for

you going?” she

a there was subtle change in his expression. In contrast to her recent coldness, Cassandra’s

pursed his thin lips. “Lloyd and the others are out drinking. They