Chapter 409

His eyes crinkled with a smirk, “Either way, I can afford it.”

” ”

I was at a loss for words, because, well, he wasn’t wrong. All I could do was nod in agreement, “Alright, then I… better get going. I’ll have it delivered to the Ferguson Mansion once it’s ready.”

By the time I got back to Janedream, there was someone already waiting in the office.

Mark glanced at me, a look of resignation on his face, “How come you dashed off to the States without saying a word? If it weren’t for my call with Dave, I’d have no clue you were back.”

“I saw on your social media that you were traveling for work.”

I chuckled, “Thought I’d wait for you to get back before catching up.”

No sooner had the words left my mouth than Christine clicked in on her heels, eyebrows raised in a playful challenge, “So, did you manage to secure it this time?”

I nodded, “Got it.”

“For real?”

She was skeptical, “Show me, then.”

I had told her last night that I was meeting Bryant to get our divorce papers.

She doubted it would go smoothly, suspecting some sort of last–minute snag.

papers,

of me, allowing Bryant to

glee, “Finally, you’re

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seemed taken aback, “You and

“Yeah, just today.”

Dinner’s on me tonight.”

“First, to welcome you back,

“Generous!”

thumbs up, “Can we go all

“Knock yourselves out.”

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laugh, leaving the

knew better than to leave

in the office.

my drafting board and

had chosen the spot

most reputable private diner, known

was serene.

juice, he casually inquired, “Jane, how long do you plan on

well, I might not leave again.”

it always felt like I was just floating through, never quite

smiled, “When did you

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