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Half an hour later, Charles suggested, “Ms. Brooks, how about we go out
for dinner tonight to celebrate our cooperation?”
Florence politely declined.
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“Sorry, I’ve got other plans tonight. How about tomorrow evening?”
Charles‘ lips tightened, and in that brief moment, Florence felt an icy chill, like stepping into the dead of winter.
His gaze, dark and intense, felt as though it was pulling her in. He hadn’t said anything, but she could still sense his displeasure.
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Foster, I’m really sorry. I have something important to handle tonight. Tomorrow evening, I’ll treat you to dinner, or
whenever you’re free, we can meet according to your schedule.”
Her face, usually confident and lively, now appeared pale, a hint of nervousness creeping in.
Only then did Charles realize that his unspoken frustration had inadvertently created a tense, cold atmosphere that had unnerved her.
“Alright. I hope you don’t have other plans tomorrow night,” he said, his tone softening.
As he withdrew his intimidating presence, his gaze turned warmer.
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“Don’t worry, Mr. Foster. Tomorrow night, I’ll be free.”
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Florence exhaled in relief, grateful that he
wasn’t angry anymore.
His presence was like a tangible force, almost suffocating. She’d been so close to losing her breath from the tension. It had genuinely frightened her.
After seeing Charles off at the company entrance, Florence headed straight to Albert’s parents‘ house.
“You’re late! Get to the kitchen and help. Honestly, you don’t act like a wife at all. I don’t know what Albert saw in you to marry someone so lazy,” Hannah said the moment Florence stepped inside.
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Even though the kitchen was fully staffed with servants, Hannah insisted that
Florence pitch in, claiming it was her duty as a wife.
But Florence had never seen Hannah lift a finger in the kitchen.
With a half–smile, Florence looked at her. “Is the family short on cash? Can’t afford to pay the servants?”
Hannah blinked, caught off guard, then glared at Florence. “What do you mean by that? Of course, we can afford to pay the
staff!”
“Then if there are servants already in the kitchen, why do I need to go in there?”
Hannah furrowed her brow. “You’re
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around the house.”
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Florence raised an eyebrow, her tone cool. “So, I married him just to do housework? If that’s the case, why didn’t you just hire a nanny for Albert?”
Hannah’s face turned bright red with anger. She pointed a trembling finger at Florence. “How dare you talk back to me
like that?”
As soon as Albert and his father heard the shouting, they rushed over.
“What’s going on?” Hobart asked, his brow furrowed as he glanced at his wife, whose face was burning with anger.
Hannah wasted no time and quickly explained what had happened.
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Albert’s expression darkened. He shot a cold look at Florence. “How can you say something like that? Apologize to Mom right now.”
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Florence threw him a disdainful look. “I’m about to divorce you. Why should I apologize to someone who treats me like a
servant?”
The room went silent for a beat.
Hobart frowned deeply. “You two just got married, and now you’re already talking about divorce?”
Florence gave a cold laugh. “You should ask your son. On our wedding night, he went off to another woman’s house, leaving his wife alone. What kind of
woman could tolerate that?”
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Her smile disappeared, replaced by a sharp, cold look as she addressed the three of them. “It’s obvious you’ve never respected me. You’ve been stepping all over my dignity from the start. So why should I stay married to Albert?”
“Florence, stop this. I’m not going to divorce you,” Albert said, still thinking she was just sulking.
Florence looked at him, her voice icy. “I’m not throwing a tantrum. Luckily, we signed that prenup. Otherwise, I’d be giving you half of my family’s wealth if we split. But either way, this marriage is over.”
Her words hit like a slap, and both Hobart and Hannah visibly stiffened.
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certainly liked her family’s wealth.
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She was the only child of her father, and when he passed, all the assets of the
Brooks family would go to the Morris family.
That meant they couldn’t afford to let her
- go.
Hannah’s face twisted into a strained
smile. “Florence, I was just joking before. Don’t take it the wrong way. Albert is a good man. I’ll talk to him. It’s not easy to find the one you love. Why bring up
divorce?”
Florence’s laugh was cold and bitter. “When other women get married, their husband’s mothers give them jewelry. Not once have I gotten anything from you.
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jewelry, plenty of it. But she had no intention of giving any of it to Florence. After all, Florence wasn’t the choice she had hoped for.
Florence came from a good family, but she wasn’t exactly obedient, and she didn’t know how to please her. Hannah had been displeased with her from the
start.
At that moment, Hobart subtly nudged her, signaling her to respond. With a sigh, she spoke up. “Of course, I’ve got something for you. Wait here. I’ll go upstairs and get it.”
Florence gave a knowing smirk. “What if I don’t like what you pick out? Maybe I should come with you and choose
something myself.”
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