“Sign this to finalize your divorce if you have no further questions,” the woman in a flowery dress said as she pushed a sheet of paper toward Frank Lawrence.

They were seated at Lane Manor, and Frank’s sharp brows furrowed as he stared at the divorce agreement before turning to the woman who was his mother in law, Gina Zonda. “What’s this?”

Gina folded her arms across her chest and said flatly, “Lane Holdings has just gone public—that means the gap between you and Helen are growing ever further apart. Since you’re no help to her in her career, all you would do is tie her down, and it’s therefore ideal for you to divorce her sooner.”

Frank smiled bitterly. “Is this what Helen thinks, or is that what you think?”

Gina glowered. “This is what every member of my family thinks. Henry may have arranged this marriage between you and Helen, but we’ve been kind to you as you freeloaded from us over the last three years. Sign this if you know what’s good for you.”

Frank inhaled deeply.

For three years, he utilized every connection and resources he had, helping Lane Holdings develop from a small business to a public company.

And yet, the Lanes only considered him a freeloading husband… how ironic!

Nonetheless, he said, “I can agree to the divorce, but let me see Helen first.”

“My daughter doesn’t have time for you,” Gina snapped coolly.

divorce but has no time for

gap between you and my daughter. You’d never understand her burden when you don’t even

I don’t.” Frank nodded in agreement. “But I won’t sign

Bang!

place, Mr. Lawrence! I’m here talking to

before suddenly narrowing his eyes at Gina. “Lane Holdings hadn’t grown all that much in

was left stumped.

a voice spoke from upstairs, stopping Gina before she went

turned to find Helen dressed in a black business suit as she strode down stairs toward them.

see me?” she said as she walked up

at his

the aisle three years ago, the Lanes had nothing, but he and Helen had each other’s backs and were sweet on each other. Frank in turn swore he

the office, leading to their marriage cooling off. Even so, Frank felt both pleased and sympathetic that the young, naive maiden grew to become a strong,

the present, Helen simply avoided the question and slid a debit card toward Frank. “I understand that you have your grievance, Frank, and I’ve done you wrong in this matter. There’s ten million in here, and you can have the

“Even now, you’re still

just means you haven’t thrown enough money at it.”

his head in disappointment. “Lane Holdings is worth 200 million,

them. “You’ve gotten too comfortable for too long, Frank—you’re shallow and content with pocket change,

I am shallow, but who is

you,

surprised that Frank knew

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