Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 153~ Divorce agreement

Ryan narrowed his eyes at Jason. He asked, "Did Celeste tell you about the kidnapping? Or you did a background check on me?"

"I found out about it myself. I'm offering my help only because I don't want the culprit to keep hurting people for her own gains," Jason replied.

"Her?" Ryan remarked, arching an eyebrow. "You know the culprit?"

Jason clenched his hands into fists. He said, "Trust me, I wish I didn't."

"Who is it?" Ryan asked although he already had an inkling.

Jason's troubled expression told him it was someone close to him. If so, was Jason really going to help him catch the culprit? Or did he want to get involved to protect the culprit?

"I can't tell you right now. I need to find proof first. Once I do and it's proven that the culprit kidnapped you and attempted murder, I'll lead the police to capture them myself," Jason proclaimed.

Ryan studied Jason's face again. His brows were furrowed, his jaw tight and his fists clenched.

Arching an eyebrow again, Ryan asked, "Are you sure you can catch the culprit? What if it's someone close to you?"

Jason's jaw tightened. He looked Ryan in the eye and answered, "No one is above the law."

When Jason left, Lora stepped into the office.

tell me what's going on?" Lora asked, a look of worry on her face. "What deal did you make with

told Lora what he had offered Jason. After a few minutes, Lora

and make sure you stay alive. No need of writing silent wills or giving other people the responsibility of taking care of our family." Ryan nodded, saying, "I know... I just wanted to be safe. You know, life is unpredictable. I needed to be prepared in case the

not worry about things that have not happened yet, my love," Lora remarked. "What matters is us trying our best to survive. Whatever comes next is up to the heavens. All I know is that we will stay united and fight hard to

children alone. I can't stop worrying about the future. I know you have a family

you. So we are all praying that you get better and

to deserve you? You're so perfect," Ryan squeezed Lora's hand. "You make me the happiest man in

...

little while later, at the

with some documents when he

the file and asked, "What is

ordered,

and read the headline

questioned,

real you since you're so good at pretending, but now that I do, you

document and hissed, "Don't even think about divorcing me. You know I signed a prenuptial agreement because that was the only way your father would agree

also want half of my assets? How far does your greed go, Celeste? Did you

are one to talk,

that you shared with her. When we got married, you never allowed me near that villa. That's because she's still the one you hold dear in

"Just like you were using me to fill the void that your wife left, I was also using you to