The Wrong Woman

Chapter 9

Suzanne raised a hand to stop Lucas from speaking further. “That’s enough. You don’t need

to leave.”

She wasn’t petty enough to make someone lose a job they loved over such a small matter.

Thrilled, Lucas thanked her gratefully. “Thank you so much, Madam. I truly appreciate it. I’m at your service from now on, no matter what you need me to do.”

Uncomfortable, Suzanne handed him Nathan’s watch. “There’s no need to be so dramatic. Just help me return this to Nathan.”

“Sure.” Lucas took the watch from her.

Suzanne asked, “Are there any train stations or airports nearby?”

Lucas was dismayed. “Are you going to leave?”

Suzanne forced a bitter smile and nodded. She couldn’t stand watching Nathan’s affection for another woman any longer.

After all, she wasn’t a masochist.

She planned to explain everything to Nathan’s grandmother, Vera Cross, and end this marriage.

After a moment’s hesitation, Lucas said, “Let me take you there tomorrow, Madam. It’s a six

-hour drive to Phoenicia.

Thank you.” Suzanne smiled stiffly. Her voice was weak

left the training ground in a daze.

lit

reading away in her room and had skipped lunch. Now, it was almost time for dinner.

out and walked toward the

bumped into Nathan, who

assistants greeted her

in response.

“Hello.”

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gaze was as distant as usual. “Lucas

“Yeah.”

used to living here?” he probed.

smile and made up a random excuse. “I miss

turned sharp. “Are you planning to discuss our divorce with her?”

She said anxiously, “It must have

caregiver for three years. Shouldn’t you know

we can secretly get divorced and pretend to be a couple in front

a blow with his two subordinates listening closely. Countless women in the world would die to

of this to marry me for my money, right? Well, name your price.”

aback, Suzanne froze.

words. She unconsciously clenched her fists, which were shaking from fury. Her eyes

did he think she was?

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