In the Manor, wrapping up his work, Richard finally had time to come home. Since her phone after their last and out for days, was puzzled by her sudden in behavior and decided to check her. To his wasn’t home. The villa was empty and with a upstairs. stood at the of the stairs, peering into dim hallway with an unreadable expression. The Daniel Reed, stood respectfully his side, and Richard’s cold and unfeeling, cut through the silence. “She’s out all day?” Usually, Scarlett would go downstairs greet him when he got home. But today, she was nowhere to be found. Daniel bowed head and softly, “Sir, Mrs. for a week. Richard’s with as turned sharply, his cold and biting. “A week? Why didn’t anyone tell me?” Chapter 3 Confrontation shifted uncomfortably, replying a low voice, “You instructed us not to disclose anything about Mrs. Hawkins to Richard’s expression hardened. He clenched jaw and snapped, an entire none of you thought to look Fuming, Richard stormed into his study, where found a divorce waiting on the desk. She have known he sign it Nicholas. How audacious of her! His seled was shadowed, but his icy demeanor was unmistakable. After long moment, he crumpled divorce agreement and it into the trash. picked up his phone and dialed the number that had silent for days. phone rang for what felt like an eternity before Scarlett’s calm, detached voice answered, “Have you signed divorce agreement?” “Scarlett, I agreed to the divorce. voice was deep and but Scarlett found it Chapter Confrontation monotonous. enjoying a taste this call from was mood killer. Without trace warmth, replied, “Mr. Hawkins, there’s to discuss between except the divorce. Richard’s frustration grew. Scarlett had never spoken to him way before, and tone turned sharp. “If you don’t come ack, I sign the agreement. You’ll never get a divorce Feeling a surge of anger, Scarlett was to retort, but Richard hung up before she respond. Staring phone, she a deep breath and reluctantly accepted she have compromise to move forward with the divorce. Scarlett said goodbye Emily and back to the manor. Despite her week–long absence, the place seemed except for the fact that Richard waiting for her in the living room. Their eyes met, and after moment of silence, Richard broke “Where have you been?” Chapter Confrontation was quiet for a moment before answering coldly, none of your business. I’m back now, so sign the Her terse words provoked Richard’s anger. He up abruptly, his tall figure in on her, trapping her in the The proximity so close that the heat of his breath. “Scarlett, are you to achieve here?” Looking face, Scarlett suddenly laughed. “Ar ou questioning me now? When you had someone harass a days ago, did you think we wouldn’t end up here? “I thought you’d be more ready for this!” The memory of the touch made Scarlett feel and her eyes blazed with anger she stared at Richard. Richard’s was evident. “Who someone to harass you?” She knew wouldn’t it. After all, he had been to go to lengths to get a divorce. She didn’t bother pressing Chapter 3 Confrontation that point instead coldly, “I’ve signed the divorce agreement. Just let know when you’re the paperwork. thrown away!” Richard was she was still fixated on the divorce and quickly pushed confusion aside. His voice turned he exuded an intimidating pressure. He closed in on her, his narrowing like a predator sizing up its prey. “Scarlett, trying to use divorce to threaten won’t work! As lon as you I’m willing to let you stay as wife. Scarlett’s expression hardened. “Richard, I have no interest in your wife! I’m not joking. If you’re available we can go to the Courthouse right away. “Enough!