Chapter 2

When Layla looked up, she realized that from where Jules stood, he would have witnessed everything she did with Roland.

“I guess you saw us. Alright, let’s talk.”

It was midnight, and the wind was howling in every direction, tossing up her dress, which produced a rustling sound.

There was a cigarette pinned between her fingertips. She took a drag, then exhaled a waft of smoke through her bright red lips while looking on with utter indifference.

Jules’ voice was filled with frost. “What’s there to talk about? You want to talk about how my assistant, who is still on probation, pinned you against the window and took you several times?”

Layla smiled wryly. “What’s the matter? Are you jealous? Jules, I think you’re cute when you get jealous.”

Jules stared at her in disbelief. How could she possibly be so nonchalant about being caught cheating on him?

“Fine. Yes, I did sleep with him, but it’s just casual. He’s a young man, and I just want to try something new for once, for a bit of excitement. I still love you at the end of the day.”

She confessed in a completely self-assured manner as if she was fully confident that Jules could not possibly do anything to her after her blunt confession.

Meanwhile, Jules looked at her as if she was a stranger. It terrified him to see her in such a manner.

He suddenly understood why, on the day of his wedding, people made comments about how marrying into a wealthy family like Layla’s required an iron will and tolerance. He overheard remarks that women like Layla were the type to sleep around now and then.

At the time, Layla would throw her arms around him and vow sincerely, “I swear that it will never happen! You’re the only one I’ll ever love.”

Jules had never taken those remarks to heart, but only now did he realize they had been genuine words of caution about the unspoken rules of marrying into a wealthy family.

Some people may stomach it, but not him.

Upon taking a deep breath, he said, “Let’s get divorced.”

The moment Layla sensed the conviction in his voice, she dropped her voice to a soft and demure cadence to coax him. “I was just going to tell you that the boy was just throwing a tantrum about how he felt like a homewrecker.

“How about this? We can humor him and get a divorce for now. Once I’ve had my fill of fun and get bored of him, we can always remarry.

“Don’t worry, Jules, you’ll always be my husband as far as I’m concerned. Nobody will ever take your place!”

With that, she leaned forward to kiss him, only to have him turn away.

Jules could not stand seeing the bright red hickey on her neck.

How dare she try to touch him after having slept with another man? It repulsed him to even think of it.

“Ugh…”

When he started to dry retch, Layla frowned and asked in a concerned voice, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling okay?”

“Nothing, I’m fine. Anyway, I’ll have my lawyer draft the divorce papers tomorrow. Don’t worry, I’ll sign them without complicating things. You can take all the time you need to enjoy yourself with Roland.”

“Wonderful! You’re the best, hubby! Just give me three months until I’ve had my fill of fun, then we can get remarried, alright?”

Jules did not answer.

Remarry?

Layla, there was no such thing as remarrying in his world. A divorce was final, and that was it!

If it was a thrill you want, then thrill you shall have!

When Jules arrived at the office the next morning, the divorce papers were already laid on his desk.

He felt his heart skip a beat upon seeing it. Layla was more efficient than he imagined.

When he flipped to the final page, he found that Layla had already signed the document.

With that, he reached for a pen from his desk and signed it without hesitation.

After that, he proceeded to hand in his resignation.

The HR department approved it very quickly, and soon, Layla had given the stamp of approval as well.

Less than half an hour later, he received a call from the HR.

“Mr. Fanon, I just realized that the resignation letter was for you. I don’t think Miss Turner noticed it when she approved it. Should I give her notice so she can revoke her approval?”