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?"

as he stood up. "I think we're

as he was about to leave, the café door swung open. Sophia walked in with Chris

Alex a triumphant look, as if

I'm late," Sophia said, approaching Alex. "I had to get to the bank before it

divorce papers Lyra

could answer. Sophia sighed, as if she'd expected as

those damn

placed a hand on his arm. "Can you two give

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

muttered, "You can't go easy on guys

said softly, gesturing to

her, their

gently but firmly, "this wasn't an easy decision. My grandfather might like you, but my grandmother and parents don't. We both know this marriage

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me?" he

days have been so chaotic. If we had more time, maybe I could get to know you

you're going to marry Chris?"

if I love him,

smile. "Because he

Sophia shook her head.

divorce papers? And could you keep this

this?" Alex

show you who I really am. You're pushing me away, but I think

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

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