"A one-week leave? Why am I just hearing about this now?"

Philip lowered his head in silence, lacking any explanation.

"From now on, I want you to report her every move to me. Do you understand?" Carlos ordered sternly and took out his phone.

"Yes, Mr. Huo."

"Where is she heading? And why?"

"Um..." Philip hesitated for a second. "Mrs. Huo didn't mention anything." 'Didn't mention anything?

I guess she is avoiding me, ' Carlos wondered. Without further delay, he called Tristan and said, "Inform the airport immediately that..."

Within one hour, Debbie and her luggage showed up in the CEO's office at ZL Group.

As soon as she stepped into the office, she left her luggage against the wall, and hastened towards Carlos' desk. "Mr. Huo, what's this supposed to mean? Why did you do this? Don't I have my own freedom anymore?"

Carlos didn't say a word until he had finished going through the papers in his hand. He raised his sights to her face and said, "Come to the university with me this afternoon."

"No." Debbie refused him outright.

Disappointed, Carlos got out of his chair and asserted, "Too bad, you don't have a choice!"

Debbie slumped in an armchair in shock. Stunned, and not to mention angered, she finally spoke again after a moment. "Since you are not so busy right now, let's get to the matter we've been talking about without mincing our words. I've already signed the divorce papers. I really hope that you would do the same for me, for us, so that we can go our separate ways and carry on with our own lives." Ever since the idea of a divorce had popped into her head, it had always been there at the back of her mind.

feeling like she had married a husband, in truth, she felt like

had never flattered anyone to gain favor, but lately she had been trying very hard to please her husband. As if that weren't bad enough, he wasn't making it any easier for her.

It had to end today. She would much rather lay her cards on the table and get it over with.

and sat down. "Divorce is not an option." He made himself very clear.

I don't want anything from you. Why are you still refusing to sign the papers? What else do you want?" 'What's wrong with this guy?' By then, she was so angry she wanted to rush over, choke him, kick him in the head, and throw him in Arctic

I've spent a lot of your money in the past three years. Don't

tone. When she finally finished speaking, he said, "I didn't do right by you in

he just apologize to me?' Debbie didn't see that

me and I don't love you either. A loveless marriage between two people is meaningless. Furthermore, according to the law, married couples who stay apart

to let out a chuckle. After

help her find the best lawyer in the city.

consecutive years. One year, nine months and ten days ago, I went

Carlos had kept the lights off so she wouldn't wake up and it was too dark to see anything anyway. Nothing had happened between the two of them that night. Besides, he had only stayed for two hours and then left for

eyes nearly popped out at his reply. 'Hell no! I didn't even know

but since Debbie was present, he didn't light it. Playing with the cigarette in his fingers, he continued, "Secondly, the separation must be caused by the falling apart of the couples' relationship. In our case, I was working overseas. It doesn't fit the requirements, my dear. Besides, a divorce must

instant, her mouth hung with lips slightly parted and her eyes were as wide as they could stretch. She

suddenly stood up and moved towards her. Leaning over her with his hands on the arms of the chair, he pressed

Why is he so close? Is he trying to seduce

air became thick

a separation,

me "my dear"?' That form of address was starting to

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