Chapter 45

Chapter 45

"Alex, these are the divorce papers Sophia prepared. All you need to do is sign them," Lyra said, placing the documents on the café table.

"Where is Sophia?" Alex asked, his eyes fixed on Lyra.

Despite her undeniable beauty, every word she spoke dripped with venom.

"She's busy transferring money. Listen, Alex," Lyra leaned in, her voice icy.

"While I'm still being civil, just sign the papers. End this. You can't keep scamming her. For God's sake, let her go!

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Alex sighed. His only reason for marrying Sophia was to find clues about his mother and to honor his master's wish.

"If she wants a divorce, she should tell me herself," he replied calmly. 1

Lyra shook her head. "I know you're not happy about this, but just accept it. You're not right for her. Don't make this harder-just sign the papers."

He crossed his arms, sensing her disdain.

Maybe she didn't just hate him; maybe she despised all men without wealth.

"Alex, stop dragging this out!"

"You can yell all you want, but I need to hear it from Sophia," Alex said firmly. "Then I'll sign. You heard me."

any dignity?" Lyra spat

as he stood up. "I think

café door swung open. Sophia walked in with Chris beside

shot Alex a triumphant look, as if he'd

Sophia said, approaching Alex. "I had to get to the bank before

divorce papers Lyra gave

wouldn't sign them," Lyra cut in before Alex could answer. Sophia sighed, as if she'd expected

flared. "You'd better sign those damn papers, or

a hand on his arm. "Can you

but stepped away. "I'll be right over there

"You can't go easy on guys

said softly,

across from her, their eyes meeting

My grandfather might like

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Chapter 45

you dislike me?" he asked

honestly. "These past few days have been so chaotic. If we had more time, maybe I could get to know you

going to marry Chris?"

a long time. I'm not sure if I love him,

gave a bitter smile. "Because he has

Sophia shook her head.

could you keep this from Grandpa Abraham? He's old,

regret this?" Alex

even give me a chance to show you who I really am. You're pushing me away, but I think you'll regret

Sophia said coolly. "But maybe I won't. Looking at you now, with no money and no power...

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