Chapter 17

Celeste’s pride took an unprecedented hit. Nothing was more embarrassing than being looked down on by the person you care about

She didn’t say anything more, unbuckled her seatbelt, and opened the door. Before getting out, she looked back at Liam and asked, “When will we handle the divorce procedures?”

Liam stared at her coldly, “Tomorrow at 3 pm.”

“See you at 3 pm tomorrow then.” Celeste got out of the car and walked along the green belt towards the distance.

She didn’t look back or beg him, walking with determination.

Liam’s face tensed, his fingers tightening, “Drive.”

Owen wanted to ease his anger, “Mr. Reed, this area is still under construction, and the surveillance on the roads is incomplete. It’s not safe for Ma’am to be alone here. How about…”

Owen wanted to say something but was interrupted by Liam’s icy tone, “Drive! Don’t make me say it again!”

Owen had no choice but to shut his mouth.

Celeste walked a bit and heard the car start behind her. Then, with a “bang,” something hit the ground, and Liam’s car drove past her, quickly disappearing from sight.

had given her carelessly thrown on the ground, rolling

away, she gritted her teeth and went back to pick up the bag. He just

and luckily, aside

problem taking it back. After all, it’s Liam who

have half of it, and taking the bag away would be reasonable, right? Worst case, she could sell it and share the money with Liam.

thought, she felt her actions were justified and carried the

almost scaring the bag out of

my God! This is so expensive!”

you nuts? Just for this thing? This expensive? I don’t even feel worthy to

combing her half–dry long hair, teasingly said, “You should’ve studied acting instead of scriptwriting back then. It

gingerly touched the bag, gritting her teeth, “I’m sleeping with it tonight. I want to become rich in my

you please, but take some good pictures of it before you

turned around, “Why take pictures? Post them on Twitter? Are you trying to infuriate those ladies?”

“I

Trisha said

buy a house, preferably near Mercy Hospital, a fully furnished one, for taking care of my mother. I’ve seen houses in that area before, the ones that meet my requirements are pretty expensive. After buying a house, I won’t have

couldn’t believe it, “I thought they had confirmed earlier, but that the contract wasn’t ready.

was that one of their bosses didn’t like my

Chapter 17

change at the last minute? Do you know who they signed instead? Watch me give that person a piece of my mind!” Trisha said.

it, the contract wasn’t signed in the first place, and there’s no recording of the oral agreement. Let’s just say I’m unlucky.” Celeste

at Liam, “You are just too soft–hearted. If it were me, I would find evidence of

Celeste lowered her eyes,

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