hapter 8 The next day , I took the divorce papers to Jaxon's office . The receptionist looked surprised to see me . " Mrs. Sterling , it's been so long since you've visited . " " Is Jax in ? " " Yes , but ... " She hesitated . " What is it ? " " Ms. Rivera said Mr. Sterling is very busy today and isn't taking guests . " " I'm his wife , not a guest . " The receptionist looked uncomfortable . " But Ms. Rivera said ... " " I'll go up myself . " Taking the elevator to the top floor , I saw Melody waiting as soon as I stepped out . " Iris ! What brings you here ? " " I need to see Jaxon . " " Jax is in a meeting . " She blocked my path . " A very important meeting that can't be interrupted . " Through the glass doors , I could see Jaxon was indeed in the conference room . But he was alone , looking at his laptop . " Move aside . " " Iris , " Melody sighed , " you're just going to make Jax resent you . A successful woman supports her husband's career instead of ... " " MOVE . " I pushed past her and walked straight into the conference room . Jaxon looked up , frowning . " What are you doing here ? " I just stepped forward and placed the divorce papers in front of him . " Sign these . " He stared for a few seconds , then laughed coldly . " This routine again ? Iris , are you addicted to threatening me ? " " It's not threat . It's a decision . " He picked up the papers and flipped through them , his expression darkening . 10:20 0 Hell Yeah Forgot the Other Women My Short House Was Cheating On Mol 636 % Chapter 8 " All because of Melody ? " " It's not just her . " I said calmly , " It's because in your heart , I've never been first . Work comes first , logic comes first , even Melody is more important than me . " " That's ridiculous ! " " Then tell me - in three years of marriage , do you remember my birthday ? What I like to eat ? The name of even one of my friends ? " He opened his mouth but couldn't speak . " But you remember every client's preferences , that Melody's allergic to pollen , that she likes lattes with half the sugar . " " That's for work ! " " Right , everything is work to you ! " I smiled bitterly . " Including our marriage - just another part of your stupid work ! " " I won't agree to divorce ! " He tore up the papers . " You're my wife , always will be ! " " That's just your wishful thinking ! " " This isn't over . " I turned to leave , but he grabbed my arm . " Iris , let's talk . " " There's nothing to talk . " " What if ... what if I fired Melody ? Would you still want a divorce ? " I looked back at him . " Could you bear to ? " He fell silent . " See ? You can't even make that promise . " I shook off his hand . " Jazon , you don't love me . You love the idea of a perfect wife who fits your life plan . Unfortunately , that's not me ." Walking out of the conference room , Melody was still waiting outside . She smiled smugly . " Have a fight ? " " None of your business . " " How is it not my business ? " She followed me to the elevator . 10.20 66.7 % Chapter 8 " Did you know , Iris ? Jax and I were up all night talking - didn't finish until 3 AM . " I pressed the elevator button , ignoring her . " He said you don't understand him , that all you do is complain . " She whispered in my ear : " He also said if it wasn't for duty , he would have already ... ' The elevator doors opened . I stepped in and turned to look at her . " Melody , his appreciation for you is conditional. When you're no longer ' excellent , capable , and rational , ' you'll become the next me . " The doors closed , cutting off her stunned expression . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!