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.

was a constant fixture in

in the car on his laptop. Other times, he took calls outside, his demeanor more stern and authoritative than

genius. He was

wanted anything to do with

at work, she received

sounded occupied, his background filled with talk of private equity

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

had been waiting for

wait for you?” Leanne replied coldly, “I don’t need a

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in the car for

car is to drive to

in his office, phone in hand, and clicked

tongue, “Ice queen.”

nearby exchanged glances

“Take Alan to Grechwond the day after

responsibility. “Mr.

flipped through the acquisition plan, making quick notes. “I’m tied up.

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