Chapter 38
A sinister ginthickered in John’s eyes. Audrey is indeed cunning. She’s just a helpless orphan, does she really think a video can control mat How of her to underestimate me,‘ he thought to himself.
John had already raised his hand to remove the n
necklace from Audrey’s neck.
Instead of dodging, Audrey tilted her head back. Her tone was gentle and calm, yet unwavering “My device is connected to the cloud for real time storage. Even if you destroy it now, it won’t affect the footage that’s already been saved. Mr. Patel, are you sure you want to take off my necklace?”
if the final recorded image showed John removing her necklace, it would leave even more room for speculation. If John dared to take off her necklace, Audrey would not hesitate to expose him completely.
“Audrey” John’s hand rested on Audrey’s shoulder, patting it a few times in a show of encouragement. “You are truly remarkable. He almost gritted his teeth as he said it.
“Thank you, Mr. Patel” Audrey Smiled indifferently. “You will persuade Clayton to divorce me, right?”
John sighed, feigning helplessness but occasionally glancing at the ruby necklace. He concealed his irritation and feigned benevolence. “Actually, I’ve always been in favor of your marriage to Clayton. Although you come from different social backgrounds, you’ve been supporting each other aid making progress since you got married.”
He was accustomed to speaking in an official tone, as if he couldn’t find a way to continue the conversation without it.
Audrey listened quietly. John’s general point was that their marriage proved they were a good match. Clayton hadn’t made any fundamental mistakes, but Audrey, with her narrow perspective, had misunderstood his relationship with Valerie
Moreover, Audrey was narrow–minded and she had prevented the Patel family from showing their gratitude. If this got out, it would harm Audrey’s reputation
Audrey insisted on a divorce. John thought it was a pity, but he would respect her decision,
Despite the hidden camera, John still wanted to protect his son’s dignity. After all, every father favored his own child. Audrey understood. What Audrey needed was for John to convince Clayton to sign the divorce papers.
Seeing that Audrey didn’t refute him, John concluded. “I’ll talk to Clayton about this when I get home.”
*Then I won’t disturb you further, Mr. Patel Goodbye,” Audrey said, about to leave. Just then, Clayton turned the corner and saw them talking.
Clayton strode ov
over quickly. “Audrey, you’ve gone too far today.”
Audrey dodged Clayton’s touch, her face expressionless. “Mr. Patel, please be at the courthouse promptly at eight tomorrow morning.”
“I’m telling you again. I vgn’t agree to the divorce.” Clayton glanced at his father and grabbed Audrey’s elbow, pulling her aside. “Dad’s been busy with work lately and doesn’t have time to listen to your nagging. Go apologize to Alexa with me.”
Audrey shook off Clayton’s hand, her eyes turning cold, “Clayton, your mistress forcibly sent me to Ashwood Mental Hospital and condoned your family’s humiliation of me. Now you expect me to grovel and apologize to her? You must be dreaming.”
John sensed that Audrey was setting a trap for Clayton, He worried that Clayton might say something incriminating that would be recorded as evidence. so he quickly reprimanded, “Clayton, come home with me first.”
Audrey’s cold and resolute gaze had stung Clayton, and he didn’t care about anything. “I’m telling you again. Vally and I are just friends.”
“Did you rent her an apartment and give her an allowance? is it true that you sent me to Ashwood Mental Hospital against my will restricting my freedom because of her lie? Did your niece and Alexa insult me and my family? Are these facts?” Audrey’s rapid–fire questions left Clayton pale.
He knew it was all true. He felt guilty, but he didn’t want to admit it in front of his father
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John
vare that Clayton had for lily sent Andrey in Ashwood Mental Hospital, but ha kiau
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planning to use it as a caut
John wanted to ask Clayton what had happened, but feared that anything Clayton said might be recorded and used at ealderen
“Clayton, shut up.” John snäpped.
“Dad=“Clayton tried to protest
“I’m definitely getting this divorce. If you’re willing to be the legal father to Valerie’s daughter, then go get proper documents. Offers, ‘ll sue you For forging documents Audrey cut Clayton off mid sentence.
Clayton was both furious and desperate Hearing her mention the guardianship of L guardian. Why do you have to be so nitpicky?”
- couldn’t contain his femper any longer. “I’m just her nominusi
“Nominal? Do you even deserve that title? You’re my husband, yet you’re acting as the father to her daughter is a lawyer, you’re breaking the law you’re supposed to uphold,” Audrey said.
“Both of you, shut up,” John barked at them loudly. “This is a hospital room. If you want to argue, take it home.”
John closed his eyes for a moment. “Audrey succeeded. She provoked Clayton into saying things that will work in her favor, he thought to himset used to think she was a docile rabbit, but she’s actually a porcupine, full of sharp quills”
John waved his hand at Audrey, signaling for her to leave.
Audrey curled her lips into a mocking smile. “Clayton, see you at the co
courthouse entrance at eight tomorrow morning”
“said “Clayton said, but John grabbed his arm, cutting him off mid–sentence.
It wasn’t until Audrey had left the hospital ward that John spoke again, his tone resigned. “She had a hidden camera on her. Everything you just said has been recorded. If she releases it, it won’t just be bad for you, but for me as well.”
Clayton’s face turned ashen. His lips moved, but no complete sentence came out. To get a divorce from me, Audrey would resort to such despicable means?” he thought to himself.
“Sign the papers,” John said, his gaze commanding. Clayton didn’t want to divorce, but he had no other choice.
Audrey left the hospital and took a taxi to Ivan’s place.
After starting her job at Stride Commerce, Audrey no longer had a fixed schedule for tutoring Ivan. So she taught him an alternative way of solving
problems.
was like a light bulb went off in Ivan’s head. He had been struggling with a problem before, but after Audrey’s analysis, everything became clear. “ML. Henderson, your approach to solving this problem is really novel. Did you come up with it yourself?”
Audrey paused for a moment, her eyes dimming. “No, someone else taught it to me.””
She had analyzed the key problem types for the semester and had van practice with exercises. After class, instead of heading home right away, she wandered around a nearby mall. A familiar figure walked toward her.
Foley
y had failed to arrange a tutoring session at Nome with a classmate today, so they had gone out for a seafood buffet and then entered a casual clothing store.
She spotted a pair of sneakers priced at over 1,000 dollars. They were very nice, but a bit expensive.
“I’ll call Audrey. She didn’t come to tutor me today, so she definitely owes me,” Riley said.
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Audrey was just one aisle away from Miley and quickly took out her phone, preparing to turn it off. But Riley somehow got through. “Audrey, why didn’t you come to tutor me today?”
Audrey looked down at her phone. “Clayton is her only uncle, I didn’t get the call. So, who is she talkin [ to? Valerie?” she wondered
“The tutoring place won’t let you leave? di’t you say I was the most important? Compensato me? Alright, I’ll forgive you this time,” Piley said
She played both sides of the conversation, then hung up and returned to her friend. “Audrey insists on buying me these shoes. Oh, come on, it’s fine. She’s head over heels for Uncle Clayton and fawning all over our entire family.”
Audrey snorted. “Fawning over the Patel family? She must be talking about me. But I didn’t get filley’s call. So who did she call? she wondered.
Audrey took a few steps outside and saw Riley have the store clerk wrap the shoes. She pulled out an envelope from her bag and took out some money
to pay.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
