I Want a Divorce by Nadia Gordon

Chapter 117 So You Know How to Cajole

Sean couldn’t help but notice the change in Abigail’s eyes. It triggered the memory of something Kevin had confided in him earlier–that Abigail didn’t like him. The thought knitted his brows in

concern.

The look in her eyes turned into that of apathy. “If she won’t make a public apology online, we’re not designing anything for her, and we’ll destroy the ones we’ve made for her. Trust me.”

“Do you have to go to such lengths? I-”

She cut him off shrilly. “I don’t want to hear any explanations. L.Moon’s success hinges on Alana’s reputation. What Joan’s doing is tantamount to ruining someone’s livelihood. It’s almost like murder in a way, do you get it?”

He asked, “Are you mad because I’m defending her? Is that why you’re going after her?”

She replied coldly, “I couldn’t care less if there were rumors of a scandal involving you and Joan

staying at any hotel.”

Sean took a deep breath, his eyes locked on Abigail. He asked, “Are you willing to say anything just

because she won’t apologize? Is L.Moon that important for you?”

see how you can defend her.” She avoided answering his question, turning her gaze toward the window.

still want to resolve

you do besides threatening me? Why does the set have hidden cameras? Why is there

to Sean. She enunciated sharply, “You resorted to underhanded tactics just to get Alana on your

mad, and he pulled her into his embrace. “We’re already looking into it. Why

you so mad?”

livid, so when he hugged her, she froze momentarily

go!”

her back and, for once, adopted a persuasive tone. “This is the production team’s oversight. I’ve dispatched my team to locate the original video. I’ll prove your innocence.” He

close to his

attend,”

her throat tighten. She clutched his clothing and exhaled. “I don’t care.

her, so I can’t change her out,” he said calmly. Still, she tried to break free again,

request.

said, reining in

looked into Abigail’s eyes and nodded. “Fine. I’ll talk to

I want fairness this time. Anyone involved in the smear campaign

show,” she insisted.

“Of course,” he agreed.

future. Then, she mocked, “Joan means a lot to you, doesn’t she?”

bringing that up again?”

“Still playing dumb, I see. Forget

was about to respond when a knock interrupted him. He frowned but opened the door nonetheless. It was Kevin,

appeared curious, having heard the heated exchange from outside. He was worried