Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 927 Insincere Words

I felt my heart drop when I heard that.

"Well, take care. Let's put it this way. You focus on recovering. If your health improves, we'll continue to collaborate on other small projects involving high-end doors." I painted a hopeful picture for him. I had to do this. I couldn't bear to see this strong man be so defeated.

Sure enough, a hint of contentment appeared on his face. In reality, we both understood that this was just a verbal agreement. If his health didn't improve, our collaboration would naturally come to an end. Before saying goodbye, he said earnestly, "You're still young, Ms. Chloe. Health is wealth. Take good care of yourself. Don't push yourself too hard."

These words, once spoken, became a motto etched deep in my heart, and a memory of Jordan.

After I saw Jordan off, I was left with a heavy heart. It was clear that this man deserved respect, but all his dreams seemed destined to crumble because of his son.

It was a tragic outcome.

Carol reminded me that it was time to go to the hotel. I glanced at my wristwatch and realized that time had flown by.

afternoon had been hectic, but all I had done was attend

and got up, grabbing my bag as

and we chatted as we

it, Chlo.

"I feel sorry for his

a case of a failed father. This is

that and nodded. "Jesse will regret it

of the main entrance, I saw

me and Eleanor to the restaurant since it wasn't

I asked Carol to take my car back, knowing that Atlas would pick

private room, Surface Solutions's people

in, a man in his forties quickly stood up, his laughter hearty.

seen him before, but I paid special attention

beside him was a plump woman, average-looking but skillfully made up. The jewelry around her neck sparkled, and it