Chapter 196

Leanne stared into the void, and her mind went blank.

What an odd thing to say.

“You’re not hiding a baby in there, are you?” Curtis eyed her suspiciously, “You guard that place like Fort Knox, fearing I’ll catch a glimpse.”

Leanne almost forgot she should ignore his nonsense and felt like calling him an idiot.

She held her tongue, though, and gave him the silent treatment.

Curtis wrapped his arms around her from behind, a sigh of resignation falling above her head.

“If you won’t eat breakfast, can you at least talk to me?”

As the elevator opened, Leanne pried his arms off her. “We can talk when you’re ready to discuss the divorce papers.”

Curtis snorted, “Maybe I should just poison you and put us out of misery.”

Seeing them exit, Jake hurried out of the car and opened the door with a respectful bow. Leanne marched past, hailing her cab and leaving without a backward glance.

For several days, Curtis showed up at her doorstep, punctual as a clockwork. At first, Leanne wouldn’t open the door. Later, he got the hint and stopped knocking altogether.

Curtis’ Bentley was a

he took calls outside, his demeanor more stern and authoritative than usual, exuding a

Leanne couldn’t deny that Curtis was a bona fidel genius. He was born to shine in the world of finance, destined to be a

she wanted

busy at work,

picked up, and Curtis sounded occupied, his background filled with talk of private equity and stock

then turned to her with a patient tone, “Something’s

had been waiting for him.

you?” Leanne replied coldly, “I

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asked, “Can’t you just sit in

is to drive to the city hall for

leather sofa in his office, phone in hand, and clicked

tongue, “Ice queen.”

exchanged glances

Caleb, “Take Alan to Grechwond the day after tomorrow. You’re handling this

sudden responsibility. “Mr. Richardson, you

notes. “I’m tied

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