Beyond the Divorce

I was impressed with myself. I managed to improvise so convincingly.

In the future, when I no longer wanted to hustle in the business world, I would definitely write books. I was sure storytelling was my ticket to success. Even I almost got swept away by my own story.

Millard looked at me, his gaze somewhat blank. He shook his head slowly and said, "No..."

His confusion only fueled my satisfaction. I was confident that I had led his thoughts astray, and even his entourage seemed caught up in the moment.

"That's it. He said he shouldn't have rushed you into this, that he was too impatient with you. He's frustrated because he thought you could do better, but you let him down." I looked at Millard with open arms, expressing deep regret and pity.

Millard wore an embarrassed expression. He was showing signs of nervousness and regret. Seeing his expression, I quickly added more pressure.

allowing you to fend for yourself, would you still have had a carefree childhood?" I pressed,

to sneak me out of the hospital back then, I might have become a

have ended up like

a rebellious child who would eventually learn from his stern teachings. But what did you do?" I pressed him again. "Stop it!"

followers glared at

Even if I made a mistake,could fix it. After all, this beast was most afraid of being

my leg? And why did he say I was unworthy?"

to be calm as I glanced at the others around us. Tristan's gaze

heart. If this were your biological father scolding you like this, would you still be this angry? Would you still

I was sure his regret stemmed from a deep understanding of

wrong to say it's a pity that things ended this way for you?" He stared