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."

dignity?" Lyra

he stood

to leave, the café door swung open. Sophia

triumphant look, as if

"I had to get

you look at the divorce papers

Alex could answer. Sophia sighed,

better sign those damn papers, or you'll

a hand on his arm. "Can you two give

be

muttered, "You can't go

said softly, gesturing to

her, their eyes meeting with unspoken

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

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dislike me?" he

she replied honestly. "These past few days have been so chaotic. If we had more time, maybe I could get to know you better. Part of me wants to try,

you're going to marry Chris?"

if I love him, but they approve of him.

gave a bitter smile. "Because

Sophia shook her head.

Please, can you sign the divorce papers? And could you keep this from Grandpa

this?" Alex

won't even give me a chance to show you who I really am. You're pushing

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

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