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?”

Once I uncover the truth, let’s see how you can defend her.” She avoided answering his question, turning her gaze toward the window. She didn’t want to talk to him. anymore, realizing he

you still want to resolve this,

her frustration evident as she snapped, “Don’t threaten me. What else can you do besides threatening me? Why does

she walked closer to Sean. She enunciated sharply, “You resorted to underhanded tactics just to get Alana on your show. So, you better protect her. She owes you nothing, and you expect her to sit quietly

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

you so mad?”

her, she froze momentarily and shoved him away. “Let

go!”

my team to locate the original video. I’ll prove your innocence.”

break free, but Sean held her close to

to attend,” he

and exhaled. “I don’t care. Joan can’t be our model. We’re replacing her with

can’t change her out,” he said calmly. Still, she tried to break free again, and he looked at her. “In exchange for her being your model

request.

apology video and post it online,” she said, reining in her anger. “For

eyes and nodded. “Fine. I’ll talk to

this time. Anyone involved in the smear campaign must be removed

show,” she insisted.

“Of course,” he agreed.

can do anything just for Joan’s future. Then, she mocked, “Joan means a lot to you, doesn’t she?” She smiled sardonically as she

bringing that

see. Forget it. Focus on your job. We have nothing

respond when a knock interrupted him. He frowned but opened the door nonetheless. It was Kevin, and Sean impatiently asked, “What do

curious, having heard the heated