Chapter 6%
“I’ll be honest with you. If it weren’t for my father, I would have never married you!” James shouted before he sneered.%
The room erupted in laughter.”
“So, everyone heard that, right? Pretty face, but completely useless.”
“That’s right. She’s totally nothing compared to Miss King who is from Los Angeles. She’s leagues above this delicate trophy wife.“% “If the Woods Family can latch onto the King family, breaking into the Los Angeles market will be within reach.“%
Flattery poured in from every direction, but not a single person stood up for me. To them, everything was about profit and power. Morality and loyalty meant nothing. With a boss like James, it was only a matter of time before the Woods Corporation collapsed.%
James turned to me, his smirk widening.”
“You want a divorce, don’t you? Fine, I’ll grant your wish.“}
“But I have one request,” I said.}
James scoffed, full of disdain.}
“Let me guess… money? A house? Say the number and I’ll have someone handle it.“/
I shook my head, smiling.
“I don’t want money and I don’t want property.“}
“I just want to call your father, Benedict and have you tell him yourself that you’re the one who initiated the divorce.”
For a split second, something flickered in James‘ eyes. But it was gone just as fast. He thought I was trying to use his father to change his mind.
He chuckled darkly.
“Go ahead, call whoever you want. The outcome won’t change.“/
Seeing the arrogance in his expression, the last bit of goodwill I had for the Woods Family vanished.
“James, I think you misunderstood me.“}]
My voice was calm, but my words sent a chill through the air, as I continued, “I never intended to stop you.”
“I just wanted to let your father know that the downfall of the Woods Family will be entirely because of you.”
I glanced at Regina, then back at James.
“But you and Miss King from Los Angeles … well, when I make this call, I hope you won’t regret it.”
For a brief moment, silence filled the room.”
Then …
“Haha!” James laughed sarcastically, spitting on the floor.”
“Eleanor, you seriously think you have that much power? You should know your place!“}
“I could crush you with one finger!”
I raised a hand, cutting him off.
“Enough,” I said coldly.”
“I’ve heard enough.”
Without another word, I pulled out my phone and dialed.
“Hello, Uncle Benedict, it’s Eleanor.”}]
The moment he heard my voice, Benedict chuckled warmly.”
‘Oh, Eleanor! What a surprise. No chess game with me today?“}}
I locked eyes with James and spoke slowly.!!
“Your son wants a divorce.”
The other end of the line went completely silent.
Then, something happened.
Crash!
The unmistakable sound of a cup shattering echoed through the phone.” “Nonsense!” Benedict’s furious voice roared through the speaker.
“This is absolute nonsense!”
“Eleanor, where are you right now? I’ll be there immediately!”
Before I could answer, Regina snatched the phone from my hand. “Hello? You’re James‘ father right?” ek
11:07 AM
Before I could answer, Regina snatched the phone from my hand.
“Hello? You’re James‘ father, right?” she asked smugly.
I’m from the King Family in Los Angeles.”
“I’m interested in your son. You should start packing your family is moving to Los Angeles.“%
A heavy silence stretched over the line.
Then, Benedict spoke, his voice icy.”
“I don’t care where you come from.”
“I will never allow my son to marry you.”
Regina’s smirk faltered.
She still didn’t know who I really was.
And soon, she would regret it.
