19 My father tried to lunge at me again , but the police , who had just arrived , held him back . His hands cuffed behind him , he cursed at me : " You unfilial daughter ! Bitch ! " I ignored him , looking only at the police . I tilted my head , showing my swollen cheek and the dried blood on my lip . " He suddenly broke into my company and assaulted me . The entire incident was recorded on surveillance . I still feel dizzy and nauseous , and I suspect I have a concussion . I need to go to the hospital for further examination . " The police took my father away . < Throughout the entire process , Alex stood there watching me , a strange light in his eyes . " Eve , have you ever considered … " He suddenly spoke . " We don't actually have to divorce ? " I looked at him expressionlessly . " Eve , I truly regret it . " " Now that Harding Corp is yours , we can absolutely discuss an equal partnership ." " We've been married for four years . You were always so good to me before , wasn't that because you had some feelings for me ? " " I underestimated you before because the rumors about you were pretty nasty . Plus , when you first came to me , you seemed so meek and compliant . I didn't realize- " He looked at me with what seemed like deep affection . " Didn't realize what ? " I abruptly cut him off . " Didn't realize you're just a scumbag , still flaunting your affair partner in front of me a few days ago , and now that you've found I'm not as helpless and easily exploited as you imagined , you're suddenly interested again ? " " Or … did you lose that trade contract , Thorne Enterprises was heavily impacted , and Mr. Thorne now has to swallow his pride and come here to put on an act for me , hoping to get a piece of the pie ? " Alex's expression instantly turned cold . I twirled the pen in my hand , watching him with interest : " Now that the contract is in my hands , what right do you have to talk about an equal partnership with me ? " < " Why don't you just kneel down and say a few sweet words , beg me properly , and maybe I'll actually agree . " Alex looked utterly humiliated . " If there's nothing else , Mr. Thorne , please get lost . " I politely nodded at him . " Sign the divorce agreement and send it to me . " " And Mr. Thorne , don't try any more tricks . I've been in the Thorne family for four years ; I have plenty of evidence . It's better to maintain some decorum ."