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.

Suzanne smiled stiffly. Her voice was weak from despair.

training ground in a daze.

sun lit everything in a rosy

and had skipped lunch. Now, it was almost time for dinner.

walked toward the cafeteria.

she bumped into Nathan, who was accompanied by Cole and

assistants greeted her

in

“Hello.”

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gaze was as distant as usual. “Lucas said you’re leaving tomorrow.”

“Yeah.”

used to living here?” he

a bitter smile and made up a random excuse.

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

him. She said anxiously, “It must have been hard for you to marry me just to keep Grandma happy. “Why don’t

Grandma’s caregiver for three years. Shouldn’t you know her personality by

we can secretly get divorced and pretend to be a couple in front of her,” Suzanne

two subordinates listening closely. Countless women in the

did all of this to marry me

Suzanne froze.

her fists, which were shaking from fury. Her eyes teared

of a person did he think she

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