Delete, Block, Move On: Your Little Crybaby Upgraded to Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 75

Chapter 75

There’s nothing to talk about. He’s already signed the divorce agreement. If you want to convince anyone, convince him to complete the remaining paperwork. Then he, you, and the entire Kelce family will be out of my life for good.

Adeline’s tone was perfectly calm.]

She spoke as if discussing someone else’s situation, not the marriage she’d invested her heart and soul in, only to watch it crumble []

She’d lost the gamble and accepted it without bitterness, but she wouldn’t forget the pain just because the wound had scarred over []

Howard was silent for a long moment on the other end. Just come over first. Regardless of what you’ve decided, this isn’t something you can resolve unilaterally. In a marriage, if one party doesn’t cooperate, nothing gets done. You need to talk face–to–face, don’t you agree?“]

Adeline didn’t respond.[]

Howard continued, “It’s just dinner. Nothing will happen. Do it as a courtesy to me. 1]

Adeline carefully considered her options

Finally, she agreed. “All right.“]

Her agreement wasn’t out of respect for Howard. She had left Harmonex and was divorcing his son–their future relationship would be nonexistent, so his opinion hardly mattered to her

She agreed because she thought tomorrow evening might be an opportunity to convince him, in business–like terms, to persuade Tristan to stop his pointless pursuit.[]

Liam, who had been nearby during the call, approached with concern. “Are you sure this isn’t another trap? You need to be careful.“[]

You’re right, Adeline nodded.[]

While she didn’t think Howard would stoop that low, after Amanda’s betrayal, she couldn’t be too careful, I’ll hire bodyguards to accompany me tomorrow. Don’t worry.

The next afternoon.]]

Around 4 PM]

Adeline dressed carefully and headed to the Kelce estate with two professional bodyguards.]

Though her leg had recovered enough to walk normally yesterday, she pretended it hadn’t and used a wheelchair

If things went south and even her bodyguards couldn’t protect her, she could always surprise everyone by standing up and running away.

Back at the penthouse, Liam worried about the situation. After much consideration, he called Rex, asking him to find an opportunity to inform Zarek that Adeline had gone to the Kelce estate[]

She’d been staying with them to heal peacefully without disturbances.0

Now she was heading into the lion’s den, and their boss should at least know.

But after yesterday evening’s incident, Liam was too embarrassed to call Zarek directly.[]

Rex didn’t understand why this information needed to go through him, but out of respect for the older man, he didn’t question it. He agreed and went to the CEO’s office.]

At that moment, Zarek was standing by the window on a phone call[]

Whatever the person on the other end said made him laugh. Hearing the knock, he lowered the phone and said, “Come in.”

Rex entered, unaware Zarek was on a call, and urgently blurted out, “Mr. Weasley, Miss Paige has gone to the Kelce estate.

Zarek’s eye flashed imperceptibly, but his voice remained neutral. “If she wants to go, let her. Why are you telling me?]

“Ali, well because I thought you’d be concerned too.[]

Rex kept that second part to himself []

Then he realized there was no logical reason for the CEO to worry–this was Miss Paige’s personal business.[]

“Get out 1

Zarek dismissed hum

Kex stunk out immediately.[]

Zarek raised the phone and the voice on the other end laughed good naturedly “Who’s this Miss Palge? New ture? Sounds like a woman. You seem to care about her quite a bit. 1)

Zarek replied without emotion “Just a secretary

fic ended the call after a few more words, then stood at the window for a moment before making another call, dispatching his most trusted security personnel to discreetly monitor and protect Adeline near the Kelce estate

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Adeline arrived at the Keke Estate |||

Like a tourist attraction shed visited periodically over the years, this time fell like her tusal yout fting ter with a mixtus of wearly and relief

Lagring the dining room she found a late of elaborate diste bundy Howard was scaled there.!!

Adelse had her yards actuel for to the table, then the[]

He knew about the hotel incident–his wife and that Grantham girl’s plot against his daughter–in–law: No wonder she’d brought bodyguards, treating them like criminals[]

If this was how she viewed them, rebuilding trust in the marriage would require significant effort.[]

“Nothing serious. I went on a trip and had a small accident, Adeline explained dismissively []

“Getting away to clear your head is good.”

“It was very good. It would have been even better if your son hadn’t bothered me, and if he’d been willing to go to the civil affairs bureau with me to complete our divorce.

You can’t tolerate even a grain of sand in your eye, but in reality, life is long Expecting a man to be faithful to only you forever, never tempted by outside attractions–is that realistic? Even if Tristan didn’t pursue these women, they would throw themselves at him. Honestly, Tristan has been relatively good–he always kept you first in his heart. That Grantham girl was just a fling. Now he’s willing to break it off completely and return to you. What’s the harm in giving him one more chance?[]

Ha,” she couldnt help a cold laugh Terhaps you’re right. Most men are like that, Tristan Included. But I simply don’t want him anymore.

Howard sighed, then continued, “I know you’ve asked for $15 million as divorce compensation. If you agree to stay married, I’ll give you $50 million. You can move into the Kelce estate as the legitimate Mrs. Kelce. When you have children with Tristan, they’ll be the future heirs to the Kelce fortune. Endure for a moment, and what you gain will far outweigh what you have now. Think about it.“]

Adeline was stunned.[]

She had to admit, these conditions were incredibly tempting.

She even felt a moment of wavering–who wouldn’t be tempted by wealth and status that required no effort?]

Love was nothing compared to that.[]

But then she thought about the price: being bound to a cheating husband for life, sharing his bed, bearing his children, working tirelessly for the Kelce family. And very likely, after Evelyn, there would be more women–Jessica, Rachel, whoever–and she would have to pretend not to see, to play along.]

How was that different from selling her soul for money?

She didn’t want a life with only superficial prosperity while being broken inside.[]

“I’ve made my decision,” Adeline said. “I still want the divorce.

Howard could hardly believe his ears.[]

Such generous terms, and still she wasn’t persuaded? Was she hopelessly naive or just plain stupid?]

Adeline smiled sweetly “Let me propose a condition. If you agree to it, I won’t divorce him.“]

“Let’s hear it“]

I want ten percent of company shares.“[]

Howard’s expression changed []

She wasn’t naive or stupid–she was ruthles

Adeline cominued smiling sweetly “Please consider it. If you agree, I’ll reconcile with Tristan immediately He can keep as many mistresses as he wants–I won’t care. He could even bring women home and carry on in front of me, and I’d happily give them the bed ”

She said all this will complete nonchalance[]

Outside the door []

Tristan, who had rushed back, stood frozen, lys heart bleeding as he listened to her words []

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