She Accepted Divorce, He Panicked by Nyx Rai

Chapter 33

033 The Old Coaster

Scarlett's POV

Who says bitching is lame and you should always take the high road?

I took the high road and all I got was humiliation, pain, and a late "thank you". I didn't want to bitch about it, but it surely felt great!

After the night where I lashed out at Sebastian, I have seen a new light in my life. My heart. doesn't hurt every damn second for him, and I can finally focus on my own life with a fresh. view. I wasn't ready to move on hen I signed the divorce papers, but I am now.

I

I feel like I was given a new life.

I thought it would take long before I could get used to him being with Ava after the divorce, and I thought it would hurt until I could finally be numb.

all I needed was to speak up and get it over with. Maybe

headquarters comes to me with a flattering smile, "The CEO is ready to see you

I would want

grab the folder in my hand, not following her before taking a deep breath to calm my throbbing

got Adrian's reply on the day after

You know where my office

I was the one having doubts. I took a few days to go over my script again, making sure it was ready as I was before I came.

in the city center, tall and boring, with the scene of a

leave, but she waits by the door, waiting for me to knock with a polite smile. I have no choice but to take a long, deep breath in front of her, checking my tight. blouse for wrinkles and my black skirt for hair or dust. First impressions are important.

+25 BONUS

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on in," A clear,

really know Adrian Dunn. We went to the same high school, but we never spoke once. in school. The first and last words we exchanged actually happened after graduation. Well, not even "exchanged". He said "Nice car" when I was about to drive away, and I did with I have

receptionist leaves with a swift turn, and I twist the doorknob with a drumming

started his business with his "guys". They eat right in the open kitchen and play games to relax right outside of his office. But not Adrian.

of land is crowded with big money. his 50th-floor window still has