Chapter 15

Christian's frown deepened. "This marriage is based on a lot of business deals, Evelyn. You can't just divorce Alaric."

Evelyn clenched her fists in frustration, feeling trapped.

He took a heavy sigh. "There were a bunch of suitors I had offered you. You rejected everyone because you fell for Alaric. You even dropped your flourishing career and became a full-time housewife. What do you expect me to tell you?"

His words hit Evelyn like a ton of bricks, the hurt and disappointment evident on her face.

"Look, you decided to get married to Alaric, and I didn't refuse you because his status matched ours. Now that you both are planning a divorce because of some mere game of feelings, what do you think will happen to the two companies that have a strong relationship thanks to your marriage?" Christian expressed concern, his words weighing heavily on Evelyn.

"The only choice you have now is to improve your relationship with Alaric," he said, his tone softer now.

Evelyn's eyes welled up with