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.

join us for dinner

Brad

a stern expression, as if the world’s weight

fixed lovingly on Sean,

heart was already scarred. What would become of her without Brad if she didn’t

after the divorce?

Adam’s attention. Sitting at

the movements of everyone

Gigi’s eyes, his expression immediately turned grim.

and lively. While Gigi could be whimsical at

provoke Nadine in front of

quietly enduring the injustice, he felt a pang

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“Adam, it’s just a little argument between the kids, nothing serious. You shouldn’t worry

piercing gaze fell on Evelyn’s face.” Just a little argument between

think so too?” Turning to Daniel, Adam sought his

swamped with work, rarely seen during the day and only appearing at the Hamilton family dinner table in the evenings. He had little idea of what

found it peculiar when he heard her praising Jean. But now, witnessing Gigi’s attitude toward Nadine

so arrogant

weight of Adam and Daniel’s

I rude and arrogant? It’s crystal clear that Jean and Brad have been inseparable since

away.

side of the story? She’s been devoted to Brad all along. Even after their breakup, she

she do to deserve this? Your consciences seem to

ask for

to the Hamilton family. How can you justify that? Can’t I just defend

welled up in Gigi’s eyes as

discussing your attitude toward Nadine now. Why are you bringing up these

matters?

properly! She’s

Nadine. Daniel put down his cutlery, looking at Gigi

never been my sister–in–law in my eyes! Jean is! I refuse to acknowledge Nadine’s

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