"What's left to say? She has already taken three years of my life. Do you want her to waste my entire life?" Cedric's casual tone tightened Sophie's lips, her eyes struggling to hold back tears that threatened to spill."Just endure for ten more days. I wish you happiness. Grandpa, I have things to attend to. I'll be leaving now." Sophie turned and left swiftly, just before her tears could fall, feeling something cold hit the back of her hand."You brat!" Seeing Sophie's departure, Jeff furiously swung his cane at Cedric and hit him on the thigh. "Cedric, one day you'll regret this!""Dad, it's Sophie who's determined to divorce. Why are you hitting Cedric? If she wants to divorce, let her!" Melissa was protective of her son, intent on keeping the Carlson family shares away from Sophie."I'll hit this boy however I want!" Jeff retorted fiercely, his cane raised for another strike.Cedric stood immovable, his expression stone-cold. He knew Sophie sought freedom, and if regret came,

'Gone?' The word echoed in Jeanna's mind as she slowly grasped the depth of Sophie's loss. Witnessing the raw pain in Sophie's eyes, she immediately squatted beside her. "Sophie, don't cry. I'm right here with you."She wrapped her arms around Sophie, bewildered by the cruel fate that had befallen such kind-hearted people—her parents and Hailey.After a night of tears, Sophie's eyes were swollen the next day, and Jeanna was not much better off. A fierce resolve shone in Jeanna's eyes despite the swelling and dark circles."That bastard, that son of a bitch! Cedric is such a jerk!" Jeanna raged, recalling the last time she saw Cedric. He was blissfully wedded to Sophie, and she had assumed it was the start of a prince and princess' happy ever after. Little did she know that something far less noble lurked behind his princely facade.Sophie freshened up, splashing her face with cold water. She dried off and carefully applied makeup to conceal the signs of her emotional night, offerin

Sophie's demeanor shifted from a faint smile to a solemn expression. "Linda, could you please have the finance team assess if Luxford Group can sustain itself independently of the Carlsons?"Linda was taken aback. "Ms. Luxford, why this sudden need for independence from the Carlsons?""Because we are different and must pave our own path," Sophie replied firmly.She was determined to ensure Luxford Group's autonomy, especially in light of her impending divorce from Cedric."I understand. I'll notify the finance team right away to get you the data you need," Linda replied. Though surprised, she knew Sophie must have faced a tough decision to consider detaching from Carlson Group.After Linda departed, Sophie sank into her chair, weighed down by exhaustion. The one-month arrangement with Cedric was nearing its end, heralding their final separation.-In the Carlson Group office, Cedric sat pensively, toying with a strand of hair. His expression was a mix of contemplation and uncert

"A wedding villa?"Dr. Snypes's face revealed a mix of emotions. The car accident had already depleted a significant portion of his savings, and now he found himself stuck in a seemingly hopeless situation.His son's girlfriend insisted on a four-bedroom wedding house, threatening to call off the marriage if her demand wasn't met. This issue had been troubling him and his wife for quite some time."Dr. Snypes, this result doesn't change anything for me, but it'll change a lot for you," Vivienne added, her smile gentle and serene.The more tender and persuasive she appeared, the harder he could resist the temptation.It was a house—a wedding villa located in Imperium, where the real estate market was exorbitant. He couldn't afford it, no matter how hard he worked for the rest of his life."If I were to issue a fake paternity test result, what would you do with it?" Dr. Snypes asked."What can I do? I love Cedric, and you know that. My son is only three years old. He's so young, a

"I have no reason not to fulfill her desire now, do I?" Cedric said with a frown.'After the divorce, will she get together with Austin? And why do I feel so dejected deep down, and... What's with this reluctance?'-Inside the villa, Vivienne looked at the text message on her phone, a satisfied smirk clearly visible on her face. She then pressed the delete button as if nothing had happened just now.Ricky ran over in slippers, his eyes shining with anticipation. "Mommy, the TV was selling a watch just now. I like it. It can make calls and won't spoil even if I drop it in water.""Are you talking about the Powerflex smartwatch?" Vivienne asked to confirm.As Vivienne uttered the product's complete name, Ricky nodded vigorously and grabbed her arm with his tiny hands. "Yes, that one. Mommy, can I have it?""Of course." Vivienne nodded with a smile, reached out, and rubbed Ricky's delicate cheek. She then crouched down and looked into his big, bright, and clear eyes. "So, Ricky, d