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 with

he stood up. "I think we're

he was about to leave, the café door swung open.

a triumphant look, as if

said, approaching Alex. "I had to

look at the divorce papers

them," Lyra cut in before Alex could answer. Sophia sighed, as if she'd expected as

better sign those damn papers, or you'll never

hand on his arm. "Can you two give us

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

she muttered, "You

softly,

sat across from her, their eyes

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

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Chapter 45

dislike me?" he asked

had more time, maybe I could get to

going to marry Chris?" Alex

I've known Chris for a long time. I'm not sure if I love him, but they approve of him. I could learn to love him,” she admitted, uncertainty in

"Because he has

Sophia shook her head.

papers? And could you keep this from Grandpa

Alex leaned back, searching her

I really am. You're

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

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