ice came through the

call me

nymore, and Cecelia

am currently divorc

ld back and continued, "Mr. Wood would like to meet with

ne. Each word from the receiver felt like

tactics toward me after

red, and finally, he exchanged seemingly comp

y explained all the terms clearly. There's no room for neg

d me that Ethan had been in low spirits recentl

r end, wringing his hands and attempting

once softened my hear

n directly." I interrupted Richard coldly. "There is nothing left between Eth

r Richard to speak

eflecting the determ

ment I discovered his betra

wayed by Ethan, who

ovation plans with the constructio

ckly. I have great news," A

iately squeezed in. Then she pop

tions! They're hosting a charity auction next Saturday. They've

clinked with a cri

s in the investment industry and famous directors will attend it. There will be a few of your old

quid slid down my throat, and

ears ago. I had handled billion-dollar projects, and th

suits for a housewife's ap

?" Ashlyn looked

ng a damp mark on the rim of the glass. "That's good

ons has a draft of Water Lilies by a world-famous painter this time. A

ose a black velvet g

had exquisite makeup. My red lips we

than once to urge me to acc

I wanted to spend my last

lights. The air was filled with the sc

men. They were my former clients who still wield power in

my hand. "I heard from Ashlyn that you're considering return

y gallery reopens in two weeks, Mr. William.

ove your cand

omeone suddenly tapped

as Lanny Marshall, a famous director. He had d

ass of champagne. His gaze lingered on my face

he glass, and my fingertips were col

Then I caught sight of Ethan not far away. He wa

was dressed in a luxury ensemble I had favor

onic i

ed and that we required budget cuts. But he immediately

. The evening breeze carried the chill of a

the railing, I heard hurr

hat unique scent of anxiety mingled with his

suit. His tie was askew. He looked

my cold gaze. He said in a stif

s," I said indifferently,

iliatory smile. "I know you're still angry with me.

you can talk to Ryan if there ar

't important to you. If you want money, I can give you an extra ten million. No, twenty million. As long as you give up the sh

tartup funds for the workshop came from selling a painting that Ellen

he knuckles turned pale. "Cecelia, please. Lilian... She's pregnant with my bab

icy dagger, stabbing

g for him, but he had a

ow dare he trample on

lian's usual brand. "Listen carefully. The shares of the workshop are my compensation. I have been Mrs.

s while look

an's future. It was not ju

dainful of me but also a de

never