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Adelaide chuckled, turned and sat on the dining chair. Garrett
didn’t hesitate, listened in front of her and said, “Dad.”
Two seconds later, Garrett’s face changed dramatically: “What?
Wasn’t the contract signed before? Okay, I’m coming over right
now.”
As soon as the phone hung up, Garrett was clearly more flustered than before. He urgently explained, “Honey, my
father–in–law just told me that the previous client suddenly
backed out. I have to go and sort it out now. Once it’s done, I’ll
come back. Please, don’t leave this time. Wait for me to come
back and we’ll continue our conversation.”
“Get lost.” With just two cold words, Garrett didn’t catch any
other meaning, just responded with a quick “okay” and hurried
away.
Adelaide was being sarcastic in her heart, and right after
Amanda called, Finley said there was a problem with the client.
Anyone could see there was a problem.
She stood on the balcony, made sure Garrett’s car had left the
neighborhood, and then she left too.
Back at the Sterling Estates, she made herself a bowl of noodles
Just as she took a few bites, she received an anonymous text
message.
She thought it was a delivery message, but when she opened it,
her pupils dilated, she immediately put down her phone,
covered her mouth, turned around, and rushed into the
bathroom to vomit in disgust.
After catching her breath, she came out looking pale and picked
up her phone again.
It’s a photo.
In the photo, Garrett and Amanda are lying on the bed, hugging
each other in red clothes.
Amanda smiled proudly at the camera, it was a selfie.
Below is the accompanying text, “Adelaide, this time I can
totally show off to you, I have completely become Garrett’s
person. You lost!”
Adelaide turned her phone over and pressed it on the table,
closed her eyes, her heart was already completely numb with
pain.
He said it wasn’t his fault, but if he hadn’t been so indecisive,
how could Finley and Amanda have taken advantage of him? The scenes she saw weren’t just one–sided actions by Amanda,
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he was also enjoying and even asking for it.
It’s not that she didn’t care about the 22 years of relationship, it’s
not that she didn’t give him a chance, it’s that he had already
made the choice to push her away long ago.
Blocked the number, she wasn’t in the mood for dinner
anymore. She cleaned up the tableware and then took her tablet
and went to Rosecliff Manor alone.
Draven seemed to know she was coming, he opened the door
before she even rang the bell. He greeted her warmly, “Ms.
Pierce, good evening.”
“Good evening, Draven,” Adelaide smiled slightly, “Is Mr.
Thorton here?”
It’s better not to, so she can work overtime and go home by
herself.
“He’s in, Mr. Thorton was still having dinner. Ms. Pierce, come
on in.”
Adelaide forced a smile and walked in. Inside, she saw Reginald sitting in the living room, leisurely enjoying his lavish dinner. She greeted him, “Mr. Thorton.”
“Have you eaten?” Reginald asked her.
“Ate.”
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“Then just stay with me a little longer and eat some more.”
“I’m full.”
“You won’t explode your stomach even if you eat a few more
bites.”
Adelaide’s heart was numb, is it a matter of bursting or not
bursting, she just didn’t want to eat. When she wanted to refuse again, Draven had already taken out the tableware. “Ms. Pierce,
have a few bites.”
Seeing that all the tableware was already set, Adelaide had no choice but to say thank you and sit down.
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