Chapter 42 Sign the Divorce Papers
Seeing Albert’s face darken, Florence knew that even if Isabella managed to coax him back this time, the seeds of doubt had already been planted. Even if he didn’t go to the prison to verify with Samuel, it would still fester like a thorn in his heart.
Having achieved her goal, Florence said coldly, “I’ll have the cleaner come in to tidy up the office in five minutes. By then, whatever’s left here will be treated as trash and thrown away.”
After saying this, Florence, without even glancing at Isabella’s grim expression, turned and left.
She had just entered her own office when Albert followed her in.
“What are you doing here?“A
Florence looked at Albert with displeasure, thinking he was going to question her about whether she had wronged Isabella.
Unexpectedly, Albert asked, “Why didn’t you call me last night when it was so dangerous?”
This belated concern made Florence pause for a moment, but that was all. Instead of being touched, she felt it was rather ridiculous.
Yes, ridiculous.
Florence’s face remained expressionless. “You’ve never made me
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feel secure. So when I’m in danger, I wouldn’t think of relying on you. You’re not a reliable man in my heart.”
Her response was as casual as discussing the weather, but Albert felt an inexplicable pain in his chest.
Around noon, Florence gave Charles a call to see if he was free for lunch. She wanted to thank him for saving her the night before by treating him to a meal.
“Something’s come up,
‘s come up, and I have to go out of town. I’ll be back in ten days.” Charles‘ clear voice held a hint of apology.
Florence, of course, wasn’t upset. “Go ahead and take care of your business, Mr. Foster. But don’t turn down my offer when you get back.”
Even through the phone, Florence could practically hear the smile in Charles‘ voice. “No problem.”
After hanging up, Florence got ready to visit her good friend Chloe.
Just then, a knock sounded at the door.
“Come in,” Florence said.
Albert walked in, pushing the door open.
“What’s he doing here again?” Florence’s face clouded with
impatience.
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Albert’s expression was full of displeasure as he saw her attitude, but his voice remained gentle. “I made reservations at the restaurant you like. They have that lobster you love. Let’s go
have lunch.”
Florence refused without a second thought. “No, thanks. If you. sign the divorce papers, maybe I’ll consider having a ‘farewell‘ meal with you.”
Albert’s face turned icy. “Don’t even think about it.”
“Then I won’t have lunch with you either.”
Florence couldn’t be bothered with Albert’s phony charm and left directly.
Isabella, who had been lurking in the shadows, emerged as Florence stepped into the elevator. Her voice was soft as she coaxed, “Albert, Florence never used to refuse you. What’s gotten into her? Is it really because of Charles?”
The name “Charles” was like a lit fuse, making Albert’s face darkened even more.
He turned his head, his gaze icy as he looked at Isabella. “Your brother’s friend went to jail. Aren’t you going to visit him?”
“Albert, I truly think of him as a younger brother. Why don’t you believe me? Fine, come with me to see Samuel right now. You can hear him say with your ears whether or not anything is
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going on between us.”
Seeing Isabella’s tearful insistence on clearing her name, Albert wavered once again.
He pulled Isabella into an embrace, his voice gentle as het soothed her. “Alright, I believe you. We won’t go to the prison. What do you want to cat for lunch? I’ll take you out.”
Isabella breathed a sigh of relief, but when she thought of Florence, a cold glint flashed in her eyes.
Florence arrived at Chloe’s house with the health supplements and fruit she had bought.
Chloe’s mother, Kelly Johnson, was a kind and gracious woman. Having watched Florence grow up and feeling sorry for her lack of a mother, she treated Florence like her own daughter.
Taking the gifts from Florence, she chided gently. “You silly girl, you’re practically family. Why bring gifts when you’re visiting
Chloe?”
“Aunt Kelly, please just accept them. Besides, if it weren’t for me yesterday…”
Before Florence could finish her sentence, Chloe, coming downI the stairs, interrupted her. “I know you’re blaming yourself for not getting to the bar in time to save me, but you still made it to the factory and rescued me, right? Come on, don’t beat yourself up about it. You put yourself in danger for me, too, and in the end, we’re both okay, aren’t we?”
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These words successfully stopped Florence from saying what she had intended.
Kelly, unaware of the deeper meaning behind Chloe’s words, still regarded Florence as her daughter’s lifesaver. “That’s right, Florence. If it weren’t for you calling the police in time and rushing over to save Chloe, the consequences would have been unthinkable. Don’t even talk about blaming yourself.”
Florence felt even more guilty after hearing this. After all, Chloe had indeed suffered this ordeal because of her.
It was just that, this time, she had managed to save Chloe in the nick of time.
“Alright, I have something to discuss with you. Let’s go upstairs.”
Chloe reached out and took Florence’s hand, leading her up to
her room.
“Chloe, I’m so sorry.”
Florence couldn’t help but apologize again once they were upstairs.
Chloe waved her hand dismissively. “It’s okay. Come on, tell me, what was Albert’s reaction when he saw Isaba in the surveillance footage?”
Seeing that Chloe seemed to be okay, Florence felt a little
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