Chapter 42

The following morning, Estelle awakened to the brightness streaming in through the windows. As she opened her eyes and surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings, memories of the previous night flooded her mind.

She turned her head, and she was the only one on the bed.

A sudden thought crossed her mind: Did Jonathan jump out the window and run away?

Nope, because she soon heard his voice.

Estelle looked in the direction of the sound and saw the man standing on the balcony with his back to her, talking on the phone.

Jonathan was wearing a bathrobe, his broad shoulders and narrow waist, and long legs were undoubtedly attractive even just from his silhouette.

He was asking Millard, “How much longer is the agreement with the Macclain family?”

Estelle silently calculated to herself a little over a month.

other end of the phone, Millard gave him the

“Contact the Macclain family, terminate the agreement early, and get the paperwork

what they wanted. Although he had never met Ms. Macclain and had no feelings for her, he had

was forced, and this time, for whatever reason, he had violated the principle

“What a jerk, just after sleeping with me, and now he wants to divorce

momentarily, his demeanor composed

room having a grayish-white tone and simple decorations. It looked like a temporary apartment Jonathan used for

shirt in his hand, “Someone will bring clothes over later, put this on

thank you!”

he heard Estelle

the

back and saw Estelle sitting up against the bed, wearing his shirt, which was

As she did so, he could see the red marks on her fair skin through the wide collar

darkened, and he looked away, sitting

was done, Jonathan smiled lightly. “Glad

turmoil, she managed to maintain her composure. “Certainly not,” she replied, her voice steady. “I should express my gratitude to Mr. Lamont

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lips slightly. “How long have

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