DreameNovelChapter 138 Even at that point, Carlisle thought katrina's divorce request was just a tantrum drive Shirley out of the picture.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKatrina couldn't help but let out a bitter lagh. She picked up the divorce agreement from the table and handed it to him.
"I've already had the divorce agreement drafted. If everything looks fine, just sign it. I'm done being, Mrs. Zachman," she said.
Carlisle snatched the papers out of her hand, tipping through them quickly When he saw her signature already neatly penned at the bottom, a surge of rage erupted inside him.
In one swift motion, he tore the papers into shreds and tossed them into the trash. His eyes burned with fory, though deep down, the anger barely masked his growing panic, "You've certainly prepared well this tthat you even brought props," he spat, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "But do you really think I'm going to fall for this? "You've been living too comfortably, haven't you? Is that why you're so determined to stir up trouble? I've given you more than enough respect, so what more do you want? Do you think humiliatingin public will make you feel better? His voice grew colder, sharper. "Don't forget. Hayworth Corporation still needs funding from Zachman Group. If you dare use divorce to threatenagain, I'll pall the funding immediate and blacklist Hayworth Corporation from the market!" The mention of going after Hayworth Corporation made Katrina's composure alter for just a moment. Her hands clenched tightly at her sides, her nails digging into her palms. “Carlisle,” she said, her voice steady despite the turmod in her chest. "I'm not joking. I've had enough of this lite. I've endured it for years-watching you flirt with that woman under our own roof. I can't take it anymore." Her voice grew finner, a mix of hurt and anger bubbling to the surface. "Do you have any idea how people out there have mockedall these years? Even the household staff don't respectbecause of you. Your indulgence of her has emboldened everyone else to follow sule "And you call this a good te? What if I brought another man hand flaunted him in front of you? How would you feel, then? Would you liketo tell you to be gracious about ? "Don't you dare!" C Carlisle roared, his face darkening as fury consumed him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKanalet out a soft, hollow laugh, ber eyes filled with scorn. "Look at you you can't even handle the thought of it So what gives you the right to demand my patience and understanding? Her words struck a nerve, and for the first time, Carlisle's anger wavered. His tone softened slightly, though the frustration in his voice remained.
"Fine Maybe I didn't consider your feelings enough," he said as if offering a compromise. But go ask anyone-men with power and influence like me-how many of them don't have someone else on the side? Even if it's just casual, it's a reality. But you...I've only ever had you Isn't that enough? And as for Shirley, I've explained this over and over. It's not what you think. I just feel sorry for her and Ivy. Why can't you believe me?" Carlisle ran a hand through his hair, his frustration palpable. He hadn't expected things to escalate this tax For four years, they had managed to coexist peacefully, more or less. Why was everything falling apart now? Though he wouldn't admit it to himself, the truth was that he had allowed this situation to spiral out of control. He'd underestimated Katrina, Katrina studied his face and could see the thoughts swirling in his mind. His arrogance, his assumptions, and his self-righteousness-they were written all over him "It doesn't matter anymore," she said coldly. "You don't need to explain anything. We're getting divorced. After that, you can do whatever you want with Shirley or anyone else. I Carlisle stepped forward and gripped her shoulders, his eyes flashing with desperation. "You're acting like this because of Clara and Wren, right? You're upset about them. You Wanted Clara to marry into this termily, but I've told you before they're not right for each other." I can't expectto make him marry
He continued with a voice moped with frustration and detrusiveness, "And besides, When chose se by on his own. I didn't force him. You can't ex someone he doesn't rieni like."
Katrina stared at him, her gaze steady and piercing, she didn't bother to correct him, though she could have. Instead, she brushed his hands off her shoulders, her voice flat "This has nothing to do with Clara or Win. I'm divorcing you because i don't want you anymore. Do you understand that? Carlisle took a step lack, stunned for a moment, he looked lost, as if the reality of her words had finally sunk in.
Her eyes, once filled with love and longing for him, were now cold and indifferent. It hit him like a blow to the chest. For the first time, Carlisle realized that Katrina wasn't blotting about the divorce.
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