Semua Bab Sorry, but I'm Out of Your League: Bab 221 - Bab 230

Ariana fell silent for a few seconds before saying, "Then, let's get Grandpa to decide who's right.""You're trying to use Grandpa against me again?" Spencer lowered his eyes to look at her. "From getting married to having kids, to now discussing the benefits after divorce, you always bring up Grandpa. Is that all you can do?"Ariana didn't respond.Spencer continued, "Back then, you used all means to marry me because the Ulriches' wealth and status could give you the kind of luxury and position others couldn't. Now you've found someone else and want to leave just like that? Ariana, you surely know how to paint a rosy picture of things.""If that's how you want to see it, it's up to you."Spencer was livid upon hearing her response. "I don't want to think this way, but you force me to do it!""What have I done? Did I cheat on you or have been fooling around with guys outside?""Don't keep harping on that," Spencer said. "I was just a little nicer to Joanne. There was no emotiona

Seeing Spencer's lack of enthusiasm, the others quickly took their leave.Soon, only Spencer and Joanne remained in the room.Before Joanne could even speak, her eyes were already red. Her tears threatened to spill as she looked at Spencer.Seeing her tearful face, Spencer couldn't help softening up. He asked, "What's wrong? Did someone bully you?"Joanne knew what her strengths were and how to use them to her advantage in front of Spencer. She shook her head and bit her lower lip. "No. I just missed you so much because I haven't seen you in days."It dawned on Spencer that he had spent most of the New Year holidays with Ariana. Strangely, he found those days had passed quickly and were somewhat enjoyable. It was something he had never felt before.Leaning back in his chair, Spencer rubbed his temples.He thought he had likely just been too exhausted during the past few days, which was why he felt so relaxed. Otherwise, he wouldn't find spending time with Ariana enjoyable.Not

When Spencer woke up in the morning, he felt his head pounding.Last night, after seeing Joanne off, he had gone drinking alone. He had no idea how much he drank or how he managed to get home.A sense of alarm shot through him. But when he opened his eyes and saw Ariana in his arms, he felt a sudden wave of relief.Ariana was nestled softly against him, her sleeping face serene.Unable to resist, Spencer placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. His gaze traveled downward, but then he froze in shock.Ariana's exposed skin was covered with large, bluish-purple bruises. They weren't hickeys. Instead, they looked more like someone had gripped her hard.He wondered who did that to her.A surge of anger surged within him. But in the next instant, a realization hit him. Those bruises were likely his doing.The events of the previous night were hazy, but he vaguely remembered being intimate with Ariana. He also seemed to recall her struggling. He wondered if he was the one who caused thes

Spencer waited until nightfall but still didn't hear from Ariana.Frustrated, he called Enrique again, confirming that she had indeed received the gifts. Enrique even mentioned she seemed quite happy and that the helpers had taken the gifts up to her room.Alone in his office, Spencer fumed.She accepted the gifts but wouldn't acknowledge him. He wondered if he didn't send her enough.Just then, his phone buzzed, and he immediately looked down, hoping it was a message from Ariana.Disappointment washed over him as he saw it was just a promotional message about his favorite watch brand.He thought maybe the previous gifts weren't valuable enough. Perhaps he should buy a watch for Ariana. As he rose to leave his office, his phone rang. It was Connor.Spencer asked, "Besides buying gifts, how do you win a woman over?"Connor chuckled. "Are you trying to win over Jojo?"Spencer initially didn't want to answer his question. But for some reason, he didn't want Connor to misunderst

Connor shook his head. "I'm just telling the truth. Honest words are hard to hear, but if you don't want to listen, then forget it."Spencer's voice was cold. "I won't be divorcing Ariana anytime soon, so don't bring it up again."Connor was confused. "This marriage only benefits the Lubove family's business, and you only went through with it because of your grandpa. Now, after all these years, you can convince him. Why don't you just get done with it? Spencer, don't tell me you're actually falling for Ariana?"Spencer was taken aback. He quickly retorted, "That's impossible!"Connor smirked. "Yeah. I didn't think so, either. After all, your true love is overseas. I get it. She can't come back, and you're a man. You have needs, right?"Spencer's gaze turned colder, but he didn't know how to respond.What Connor said was true. He had been thinking along those lines."Alright," Connor said. "Ariana's just good for that. You don't need to get all worked up over her. She's not worth