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."

you have any dignity?" Lyra

scoffed as he stood up. "I think

door swung

triumphant look, as if he'd already won

Alex. "I had to

look at the divorce papers Lyra

cut in before Alex could answer.

sign those damn papers, or you'll never

hand on his arm. "Can

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

Lyra passed Sophia, she muttered, "You can't go

said softly, gesturing

their eyes meeting with unspoken

like you, but my

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Chapter 45

me?" he asked

If we had more time, maybe I could get to know you

you're going to marry Chris?"

him, but they approve of him.

"Because he has money and

Sophia shook her head.

you keep this from Grandpa Abraham? He's old, and I don't want

Alex leaned

even give me a chance to show you who I really am. You're pushing

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

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