Chapter 10

As Nadine settled into her seat, she caught a glimpse of Gigi’s smug expression directed her way.

“Jean, you and Brad make such a perfect match. You’re like a match made in heaven,” Gigi remarked.

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This morning. Nadine had brought up the “nudes incident“, leaving Gigi unable to retort. Seething with frustration, Gigi decided to stir the pot further by intentionally arranging for Jean to sit with Brad at dinner just to aggravate Nadine.

o on Sean

Noticing Gigi’s glance, Nadine remained composed, calmly turning her face away and focusing

instead.

Brad was as good as dead ever since she signed the divorce agreement. Their loveless marriage had

reached its inevitable conclusion.

From now on, whoever sat beside Brad had nothing to do with her. She and Brad would never cross paths

again.

Therefore, Nadine remained unusually calm, unfazed by Gigi’s attempts to provoke her. For someone whose heart was as cold as ashes, nothing mattered now except Sean.

Jean blushed at Gigi’s words. “Gigi, that’s nonsense!” she said with her head lowered, her demeanor

resembling that of a startled rabbit, eliciting sympathy.

Brad heard Gigi’s remarks and glanced at Nadine, eager for a reaction. However, he found none. Nadine

didn’t even flinch, as if Gigi’s words were insignificant, and remained as silent as a statue.

Seeing that her provocation did not affect Nadine, Gigi felt a surge of resentment.

Gigi persisted, “Jean, you should join us for dinner every evening. You

Brad brightens

wears a stern expression, as if the world’s weight is

on Sean,

heart was already scarred. What would become of her without Brad

after the divorce?

Nadine but caught Adam’s attention. Sitting at the head of the table,

the movements of everyone

eyes, his expression immediately turned grim. “Gigi, what are you doing? Is this how you talk to your

together, vibrant and lively. While Gigi could be whimsical at times

to openly provoke Nadine in front of

felt a pang of sympathy for her. He

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being criticized, Evelyn hastily defended her. “Adam, it’s just a little argument between

piercing gaze fell on Evelyn’s face.” Just

do you think so too?” Turning to Daniel,

the Hamilton family dinner table in the evenings. He had little idea of what Gigi was like

Jean. But now, witnessing Gigi’s attitude toward Nadine

when did you become so arrogant

Adam and Daniel’s scrutiny,

Jean and Brad have been inseparable since childhood. They were

away.

to Brad all along. Even after their breakup, she didn’t entertain the idea of moving on.

to deserve this? Your consciences

ask for

happiness for Nadine’s superficial ties to the Hamilton family. How can you justify that? Can’t I just defend

in Gigi’s eyes as she

Nadine now. Why

matters?

to discipline Gigi properly! She’s becoming more

shouldn’t have this attitude toward Nadine. Daniel put down his cutlery, looking at

agitated. “Nadine has never been my sister–in–law in my eyes! Jean is! I refuse to acknowledge Nadine’s status as

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