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.

handed her the divorce papers, “See for yourself. Genuine.”

me, allowing

lit up with glee, “Finally, you’re free from

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aback, “You and Bryant

“Yeah, just today.”

celebrate. Dinner’s

“First, to welcome you back, and

“Generous!”

up, “Can we go all out?”

“Knock yourselves out.”

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n

leaving

debacle, I knew better than to

in the office.

I packed up my drafting board

had chosen the

private diner, known for its

ambiance was

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

all goes well, I might not leave

felt like I was just floating through, never quite

paused, then smiled, “When did

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