However, Cornell didn’t accept it. He snapped, “Resignation letter?
Audrey, let me ask you. Who begged me for this job back then? I have given you the opportunity to work in my company. And you throw it away just like that? How could you quit at a whim? Do you only take this workplace as a playground?”
As he spoke, anger filled his beautiful eyes. When he noticed that she was about to explain, he waved his hand and ordered through clenched teeth, “Get out!”
Audrey understood that he didn’t want to see her anymore.
So she turned around and walked to the door obediently without saying anything.
Suddenly, she heard a crisp sound behind her. The door was closed, so it echoed in the entire office. It was as if something was broken.
She was curious, but she didn’t dare to turn around. What was wrong with Cornell? Did he want her to continue working for him even after their divorce? What kind of man would want his ex-wife to be his assistant?
Audrey felt Cornell was acting weird.
The next day, something unexpected came up, so Cornell became busy.
The project in the overseas branch that had been put aside was suddenly brought forward, and he had to deal with it. Since he had to inspect the branch office personally, he flew abroad for a business trip. He was away for four days, and he wouldn’t come back until Friday.
For Audrey, the wait was agonizing. She felt like the four days were four years. When Friday came, she finally had the chance to go to Cornell’s office in the afternoon.
As soon as she entered his office, she was about to say something.
However, she was interrupted by the knock on the door. Then Matteo came in and said that he had something important to report.
Audrey thought it was something urgent, so she turned around and was about to go out. However, she heard Cornell’s voice, stopping her.
He was still her boss, so she didn’t dare to disobey him. She stopped and waited quietly at the side.
While Matteo was reporting, Audrey secretly observed Cornell. She had not seen him for four days, but she didn’t see any changes in him.
He was still as energetic and dashing as usual. He was in stark contrast to her disheveled look.
Cornell wore his usual white shirt, black tie, and black trousers.
Audrey was used to seeing him dressed like this. But until now, she was still amazed by his aura and appearance. His casual outfit made him look abstinent but sexy.
She was so absorbed in observing his appearance that she was caught off guard when he suddenly looked up.
Audrey felt like Cornell’s eyes were burning. She couldn’t stand his intense gaze, so she quickly looked away and lowered her head.
Suddenly, the office was so silent that only Matteo’s voice was heard.
Actually, Matteo was still confused. He didn’t understand why Michel suddenly called and asked him to report a failed project.
The truth was, he came unprepared.
But what could he do? It was Cornell’s order, and he couldn’t possibly refuse. He had no choice but to pretend to report.
As a result, Matteo said a lot of specious things. However, Cornell didn’t seem to realize it. He only listened carefully without saying a word.
Matteo felt strange. This was not the Cornell he knew.
Finally, the tormenting report came to an end. Matteo reached out and wiped the layers of sweat on his forehead. Then he bowed to Cornell, turned around, and strode out of the office.
Cornell threw the report on the table. He frowned, looked up, and asked coldly, “What’s the matter?”
Audrey looked at the time on the wall clock stealthily. She thought it was not too late yet.
She asked respectfully, “Mr. Clement, are you done with your work? Do you have time to go to the court now?”
Cornell’s frown deepened even more. He thought he should just Leave her alone and not let her speak.
“I’ve just come back from a business trip, so I’m busy.”
After saying this, he stood up, picked up his coat, and prepared to leave.
When Cornell passed by Audrey, he suddenly bent over. His cold and handsome face was so close to her that she felt a sense of oppression.
He looked straight into her eyes and asked in a chilly voice, “Are you really that eager to divorce me?”
Audrey was stunned.
Her eyebrows crinkled in confusion. Why was Cornell mad? Wasn’t he the one who asked her to sign the divorce agreement?
Before she could voice out her confusion, Cornell stood up and said in a cold voice, “Don’t forget the dinner at the family house tonight.”
When she saw him step outside the office, Audrey shouted toward his back, “Mr. Clement!”
Cornell halted in his tracks. He frowned deeply. When he looked over his shoulder, Audrey uttered, “How about next Monday?”
Hearing that, his eyelids twitched again.
Why in God’s name did he stop to listen to such nonsense?
“As you wish.”
With a darkened face, Cornell slammed the door behind him.
Audrey felt both relieved and pained after hearing that indifferent response.
Since she had decided to divorce, she thought it wise to get everything done as soon as possible.
Once the divorce was finalized, she wouldn’t have to see Cornell every day and be reminded of her pain.
As the popular saying went, time would heal all wounds.
It could take a few months or even many years.
But one day, she would surely get over Cornell. There were plenty of fish in the sea.
It was six o’clock in the evening.
The driver came to pick up Audrey punctually.
The Clement family house was located in the center of Ardlens. The building was magnificent. Even the garden covered more than 1000 square meters of ground and was well groomed.
Since Audrey got married into the family, the one family member she cared about most was Cornell’s grandfather, Kyler Clement.
Kyler was open-minded and humble, unlike most elites. He didn’t lord it over anyone even though he had the rights to do so. He liked Audrey very much because he thought she was a breath of fresh air for being so simple.
When Cornell informed Kyler that he was getting married to Audrey, Kyler miraculously recovered and was now stronger than he had been in recent years.
Audrey’s heart sank when she thought that she wouldn’t be able to visit Kyler after the divorce.
In the hall, the butler took Audrey’s coat and asked her to wait for a moment. Kyler apparently had visitors now.
Audrey yawned. These days, she always felt so sleepy, which she blamed on the pregnancy. Once the butler told her to wait, she went to the sitting room to catch some sleep.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go as she planned. The moment she walked in, a harsh sneer came from behind.
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