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?”

answering his question, turning her gaze toward the window. She didn’t want to

want to resolve this,

What else can you do besides threatening me? Why does the set have hidden cameras? Why is there a voice recorder?

get Alana on your

knew she was mad, and he pulled her into his embrace. “We’re already looking into

you so mad?”

was still livid, so when he hugged her, she froze momentarily and shoved him away. “Let

go!”

gently patted 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 could understand why she was

free, but Sean held her close to his chest. “Alright, calm down. You have

to attend,”

exhaled. “I don’t care. Joan can’t

said calmly. Still, she tried to break free again, and he looked at her. “In exchange for her being your model this time,

request.

and post it online,” she said, reining in her anger. “For both her slander attempts

eyes and nodded. “Fine. I’ll

want fairness this time. Anyone involved in the smear

show,” she insisted.

“Of course,” he agreed.

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

you bringing that up

sneered. “Still playing dumb, I see. Forget it. Focus on your job. We have nothing more to

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

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