Chapter 138

Even at that point, Carlisle thought katrina’s divorce request was just a tantrum

drive Shirley out of the picture.

Katrina couldn’t help but let out a bitter lagh. She picked up the divorce agreement from the table and handed it to him.

“I’ve already had the divorce agreement drafted. If everything looks fine, just sign it. I’m done being, Mrs. Zachman,” she said.

Carlisle snatched the papers out of her hand, tipping through them quickly When he saw her signature already neatly penned at the bottom, a surge of rage erupted inside him.

In one swift motion, he tore the papers into shreds and tossed them into the trash. His eyes burned with fory, though deep down, the anger barely masked his growing panic,

“You’ve certainly prepared well this time that you even brought props,” he spat, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “But do you really think I’m going to fall for this?

“You’ve been living too comfortably, haven’t you? Is that why you’re so determined to stir up trouble? I’ve given you more than enough respect, so what more do you want? Do you think humiliating me in public will make you feel better?

His voice grew colder, sharper. “Don’t forget. Hayworth Corporation still needs funding from Zachman Group. If you dare use divorce to threaten me again, I’ll pall the funding immediate and blacklist Hayworth Corporation from the market!”

voice steady despite the turmod in her chest. “I’m not joking. I’ve had enough of this lite. I’ve endured it for years–watching you flirt with that woman under our own roof. I can’t take it anymore.”

the surface. “Do you have any idea how people out there have mocked me all these years? Even the household staff don’t respect me because of you. Your indulgence of her has emboldened

front of you? How would you feel, then? Would you like

?

you dare!” C

his face darkening as

scorn. “Look at you you can’t even handle the thought of it So what gives you the right to demand

struck a nerve, and for the first time, Carlisle’s anger wavered. His tone softened slightly, though the frustration in his voice remained.

your feelings enough,” he said as if offering a compromise. But go ask anyone–men with power and influence like me–how many of them don’t have someone else on the side?

not what you think. I just feel sorry for her and Ivy. Why can’t

For four

had allowed this situation to spiral

and could see the thoughts swirling in his mind. His arrogance, his assumptions, and his self–righteousness–they

anymore,” she said coldly. “You don’t need to explain anything. We’re getting divorced.

eyes flashing with desperation. “You’re acting like this because of Clara and Wren, right? You’re upset about them. You

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