Chapter 15 Elijah, brow furrowed and eyes sharp with a piercing glare, stared down at the now-silent phone on the table.

His expression was a blend of betrayal and simmering frustration.

The lively atmosphere of Kristopher’s party was abruptly interrupted when the courier arrived with unexpected divorce papers.

Kristopher had just escorted Lise back to her residence, and the night had fully settled in.

Oliver, seated in the passenger seat, turned to Kristopher with a concerned expression and asked, “Mr.

Norris, where should I take you now?”

For a moment, Kristopher considered Bayview Villa, but the painful memory of Elizabeth caused his face to twist with discomfort.

His voice was cold as he ordered, “Take me to the Norris Mansion.”

Oliver nodded, understanding the unspoken weight of the situation.

The driver immediately adjusted the route and headed toward the grand gates of the Norris Mansion.

The next morning, as daylight broke, Oliver and the chauffeur were once again at the mansion, ready to accompany Kristopher.

Kristopher sat quietly in the backseat, lost in thought, as Oliver outlined the day’s schedule, his voice a soothing rhythm in the stillness of the car.

Halfway through, Oliver hesitated, his discomfort palpable as silence fell between them.

“Is there something you haven’t told me?”

With some reluctance, Oliver spoke again, “Mr.

an urgent matter in Isonridge tomorrow that requires your signature on an important

raised an eyebrow,

just a short

a

What’s the issue?”

“Your clothes have always been handled by

Norris.

one who arranges everything for

in, they could never match

face darkened at the

his hesitation, asked

come back and help

the window, the silence heavy as he gave

way of allowing Elizabeth the opportunity to

breath, Oliver

rang, each buzz echoing in the car until her voice,

“Hello?”

so different from the warmth Oliver had once heard, mirrored the

at

Norris… Mr.

has a business trip

mind preparing

her sleep, picked up the phone, her voice

he get the divorce

their marriage had been born out of

to reduce her to

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