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I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1173
Lorian had a fortune that was worth billions. He attracted numerous women in Brookesville. An opportunity to go on a date with him was a rare and coveted resource. Leanna knew that the basic quality of being a high-society lady was to be unflappable and to understand oneโs role without overreacting. After discussing Niccolรฒ Paganini, the conversation lagged again.As Leanna was struggling to find a new topic, the man across from her suddenly stood up and walked briskly toward the exit of the cafรฉ. Lorian's rapid departure caught her off guard.โWhatโs wrong, Mr. Lorian?โ Leanna called after him urgently. She was puzzled as to what could have caused Lorian to lose his composure. Was something wrong with the Sanders Group?โฆAt the entrance of the cafรฉ, the former couple stood just a few steps apart. They had only been separated for only three months and yet everything had changed...Lorian stared intensely at Teganโs pregnant belly. She was pregnant. She was actually pregnant.
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1174
Tegan had no intention of rekindling things with Lorian. In fact, he hadnโt given her a chance. Not only was he speaking derisively, but he also had a new girlfriend. Leanna suited him well, and Tegan couldnโt help but think back to last yearโs company end-of-year party, where he refused to bring her. She realized he must always have admired this type of competent and sharp woman.Tegan maintained her composure. She and Lorian were divorced, and the thing between them was history. After making her cutting remark, she politely nodded to Leanna and was about to leave. To her surprise, however, Lorian grabbed her wrist.Lorian held it tightly. Teganโs wrist hurt excruciatingly, and a faint bruise beginning to appear. She let out a low whimper and looked up at him, her eyes warning him.โWeโre divorced, Lorian!โโYour new girlfriend is right here, Lorian. Do you think itโs appropriate to be holding my wrist like this?โ Tegan didnโt say these things out loud. If she had, only she
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1175
With a sharp thud, Jamie slammed the car door shut and drove away from Lorianโs villa.โฆAfter Jamie left, the servants in the villa sprang into action. Some were preparing the tea for Lorian's hangover, while others were cleaning up and trying to make him as comfortable as possible. They carefully removed his thin wool coat to help him feel less burdened.Margaret was wiping Lorianโs neck, scolding him as she did so. She lamented that he was a mess without his wife and reminisced about how good a wife Tegan was, who was thoughtful and caring.Was Margaret referring to Tegan? Lorian lay back on the sofa and felt the room sway around him, especially the chandelier overhead. His head was spinning.Meanwhile, Margaret continued to chatter away. Lorian was irritated and just wanted to go upstairs to lie down in the bed he once shared with Tegan. Although her scent was long gone, there were still memories of her in that bed.He stood up unsteadily and leaned on the banister as he made
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1176
Outside the CEO's office, Kris knocked on the door. "You wanted to see me. Mr. Lorian?"Lorianโs gaze lowered slightly as he continued to look at the invitation card in his hand. He spoke to Kris without looking up, "I need you to personally deliver this invitation to the McKinney Villa. Make sure to hand it to Tegan in person. This is a promise I made to her."Kris took the invitation and felt quite shocked. Lorian and Tegan had been divorced for eight months already. By all rights, they should have gone their separate ways, but it was clear that Lorian hadnโt moved on. Sending a wedding invitationโฆ Was this meant to provoke her? When it came to relationships, one had already lost everything the moment someone developed a desire to win or lose.As a subordinate, however, Kris knew better than to say anything. So, she took the invitation and went to deliver it. She knew where the McKinney sisters had been living and easily found the place. However, the McKinney family's servant
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1177
Kris briefly recounted the events from earlier, but she omitted the details about Paityn tearing up the invitation and her harsh words. At the end, she asked softly, "So, should we continue trying to locate Ms. Tegan, Lorian?"Lorian turned away. He continued to gaze at the sunset outside. The slight excitement he had felt before Krisโs return had long since vanished. Lorian thought that since Tegan was not in Brookesville, she must have gone to Hucksburgh to live with Dustin. He wondered why they hadnโt married yet. Perhaps it was due to opposition from Dustinโs family.Lorian stood there for a long time until his eyes grew a bit sore. Finally, he spoke softly, โNo need.โKris looked at him and felt that his back seemed desolate. He was far from the image of a groom about to marry. Instead, he resembled a heartbroken man. Kris reflected on the past six months and found Lorian's interactions with Leanna quite unremarkable. She couldnโt sense any real affection from him towards h
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1178
The atmosphere froze for a moment. Although Leanna was unhappy, today was Gideonโs birthday, and the house was filled with relatives eager to meet Lorian. She couldnโt afford to argue with him now.Leanna curved her lips into a gentle smile. "Why arenโt you coming inside? Everyoneโs waiting for you."Lorian slowly came back to his senses, realizing that the person standing before him in the twilight was his understanding fiancรฉe, not Tegan. It wasn't his ex-wife, who lingered in his thoughts.Lorian felt out of sorts and didnโt respond and simply got out of the car. The couple walked side by side through the evening light, presenting a picture-perfect image. Along the way, the Hensley family's servants greeted them warmly, "Ms. Leanna. Mr. Lorian."Lorian wore a noble and aloof expression. He did not acknowledge them.Leanna felt sweet on the inside, and she couldnโt resist slipping her arm into Lorianโs, leaning closer to him. Her cheek lightly rested on his broad shoulder, and h
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1179
In the stillness of the night, Paityn had already gone to bed. Meanwhile, Tegan was wrapped in a robe when she stepped out onto the terrace and gazed at the night view. Crocksten was not as bustling as Brookesville. From the apartment's terrace, she could even see the distant mountain ranges. On the other side of those mountains was the place where Jennifer was serving her sentence. With good behavior, she had already received a three-month reduction in her sentence.Tegan lowered her gaze, looking at the mended wedding invitation in her hand.Lorian and Leanna were about to get married. โฆLorian was getting married. He had gone out of his way to send her an invitation. He must still harbor resentment towards her because she told him she was pregnant with Dustin's child. Tegan had already moved on from that relationship and marriage, but the appearance of this invitation was like a stone thrown into the calm waters of her heart.Just like this torn and mended invitation. It
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1180
Lorian and Leanna held their wedding in the most luxurious hotel in Brookesville. Almost all the high society of Brookesville had come to attend the second marriage ceremony of the president of the Sanders Group. Despite the lively atmosphere, the groomโLorian appeared distracted and unenthusiastic, as if he wasnโt truly celebrating. It wasnโt until he received a call from Paityn that his attention was drawn, albeit it was directed elsewhere.Paityn was usually so composed, but she sounded heartbroken on the phone as if her world was about to collapse. How could it not be? She was born into such a family, and she was a girl. On top of that, she was met with such coldness at her birth. Jennifer was in prison, and Tegan was suffering from a major hemorrhage. Now, Paityn was even deliberately using the newborn's life to fight against fate.Paitynโs voice echoed in the phone. โSheโs carrying your child, Lorian. Itโs up to you Whether you come or notโฆ!โโฆLorian's phone suddenly dro
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I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1465
In the presidential suite, the newlywed night was fiery, filled with affection and intimacy. The wedding banquet was still bustling with excitement.There was a special guest, who quietly arrived and hoped to leave just as quietly. He was afraid to disturb her mood and feared that if she saw him, she might not be pleased. However, despite his best efforts, they still crossed paths in the hallway.Gael stood quietly, watching Yanni. She had just taken Ella to the restroom, as she wasnโt comfortable leaving her alone. Besides Ella, there was another small girl with her, probably one of the twins she had with Keaton. The other twin was her brother.The twins were named Shay Bright and Drew Bright. Ella adored her younger siblings. Whenever she came home from school, she would always spend some time playing with them first. At night, she would sneak her little sister into her room and cuddle her to sleep, treating her like a little doll.At first, Yanni was quite worried, but she lat
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1464
In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight bathed the earth, signaling a joyous occasion at the Sanders family home. The youngest daughter of Noah and Gwynn was finally getting married. Even more delightful, she was marrying her childhood love. Dressed in a headpiece and red bridal gown, she was as beautiful as could be, the most stunning woman Zion had ever seen.The Quarto family was busy with preparations. Although they were not extremely wealthy, Jordyn was a capable family head with a good reputation. He handled both inside and outside affairs with finesse and charm. To everyoneโs surprise, he got along very well with Mason.However, Noah had some reservations. โDon't you have any relatives of your own, Mason?โMason didnโt engage with his criticism. Together with Zoe, they helped with the wedding arrangements. A traditional Chinese wedding was far more elaborate than a Western one, but thankfully, the families had enough help to avoid any chaotic moments.During the d
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1463
That night, Jamie and Paityn returned home with their daughter Carol. As soon as they arrived, Carol went to do her homework, while Paityn went to check on their youngest son, Colten Lockwood. The housekeeper was taking care of him and, upon hearing footsteps, turned her head and softly said, "Madam, you're back? He hasn't woken up at all, he's such a good boy."Paityn smiled lightly and signaled for the housekeeper to go downstairs and rest.When the door closed, she looked down at the sleeping Colten. The little one, only eight months old, resembled his father completely; almost like a miniature copy of Jamie. Even Carol, at times, would look at her brotherโs face and marvel: "Itโs really a masterpiece from God!"Jamie replied, "You even know what a masterpiece is?"Carol teased, "A husbandโs looks are the wifeโs glory!"Paityn quietly said to Jamie, โShe must have seen a supermodel runway show."Jamie immediately asked, "Did she like it?"Paityn didn't answer, just smiled.
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1462
On the second floor, Gwen was trying on her wedding dress for tomorrow. Just as Zion had wished, it was a traditional Zutriysteinian wedding.The red wedding gown was crafted by the top artisans from Zutriystein, elegant and dignified. The headpiece she wore was adorned with wild pearls; each gem was carefully embedded, and the headpiece alone cost tens of millions. A substantial amount of money had been spent.The woman in the mirror was stunningly beautiful. Gwen gently touched her headpiece and muttered to herself, "Zion really doesnโt mind spending money on this little hobby of his."Gwynn, as a mother, patted her head. "This little girl really doesnโt know when to keep quiet, but luckily, sheโs married well and is right here beside me..."She had given a generous wedding gift, exactly the same as when Holly got married. Like Holly, Gwen didnโt want any shares of the Sanders Group. The money that Zion earned was enough to support both of them and his small hobbies.Meanwhile
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Ignacio said, "We canโt take care of both of you."Holly was at a loss for words.Lucius was at that lively age, but he was raised by his father and had good manners. When he saw Ocelotte, he respectfully greeted him, saying, "Second Uncle."Ocelotte patted his little head, thinking that the boy seemed sturdier than his own children, possibly because Molly was too fragile. He made a mental note to make sure Yeager got some extra nutrients when he went back.The black Rolls-Royce Phantom sped down the highway, getting them back to the Qiao family mansion before evening.The Sanders familyโs sons had all moved out, leaving only Gwen still living at home. Holly, who rarely came back, was also staying at the house. She didnโt refuse, planning to stay for a few days before heading to Silvercrest to visit her biological parents and pay respects.The car pulled into the Sanders Residence, and the house was lit up brightly.In the courtyard parking area, luxury cars were parked everywhe
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1460
In the evening, Gwen was preparing to leave work.In the parking lot, she spotted Zionโs car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, โZion came to school. Thereโs a donation ceremony happening in the auditorium. You should go check it out. "Then, you two can head home together afterward. On a cold day like this, a nice dinner would be perfect. What a cozy idea!โGwen playfully replied, โYou really know how to enjoy life.โThe leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, โSee? Your teacherโs wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.โGwen smiled softly, watching him leave.In the sky, clouds glowed orange and yellow, their edges tinged with gold.She carried a thermos as she walked toward the auditorium. Along the way, a few students noticed her and started chirping excitedly, cheekily calling her โMs. Gwen.โGwen corrected them, โItโs Ms. Gwen.โThe students laughed and teased, โMs. Gwen! Mr. Z
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1459
Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didnโt cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didnโt care, but he couldnโt bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1458
Zion and Gwen's marriage seemed inevitable, with no one putting up any resistance. Occasionally, Gwen even had a strange illusion.It all went so smoothly that the years of separation seemed like they had never happened, as if she and Zion had always been together. After their reunion, he didnโt even ask her about her life abroad and treated her just as he did before.She was no longer as youthful and tender, but Zion still saw her as if she were a 20-year-old girl. Gwen felt a bit dejected, thinking to herself, he must just like girls around 18-year-old.But unfortunately, the spring river flows eastward and cannot return!Zion only smiled.In winter, the days grew shorter. After work, Gwen arrived at Zion's villa, but he had not yet come home. The two housekeepers had already started preparing dinner.When Gwen got out of the car, she received a call from Zion. Her voice was soft and tender.โWhen will you be back?โOn the other end, Zion checked the time and said, โIโll be
I Refuse to Divorce!ย ย ย Chapter 1457
Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, โThis is my secondary card. Thereโs no credit limit.โ Gwen gasped softly, then teased, โWow, arenโt you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.โ Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, โThank you, my sugar daddy.โ Zionโs response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. โTurns out youโve got a thing for bad boy
