Jessica had always thought about adopting a child , thinking that maybe then Chris might stay home to focus on the child . Over the past few days , while taking care of Jordan , she had started to feel that adopting a child wasn't such a bad idea after all- at the very least , it might keep Chris from wandering off . To her , it might not be as important as a business deal , but to Chris it could be a life - changing event . Seeing how casual Jessica was about it , Shannon didn't think much of it either and simply nodded . But a week later , when Shannon saw Chris standing at the entrance of the Register Office , she was completely stunned . " This … this is the ' small matter ' Ms. Wilder mentioned ? " she exchimed , eyes wide in shock . Wearing high heels , she walked up to Chris and hesitantly asked , " Sir , what's this about ? " Seeing that the person who arrived wasn't Jessica , Chris immediately felt displeased . " Why are you here ? Where is she ? " Shannon replied , " She went abroad last week - for the Ocean Conference . It's a week - long event , she won't be back until the weekend . " As expected , his affairs were never as important as her business . Shannon quickly took out her phone and called Jessica . The person on the other end spoke in a difficult - to - understand language . Through the phone , Shannon could barely make anything out , but she could tell that Jessica sounded irritated . " Ms. Wilder , do I really have to be the one to sign this ? " " If he tells you to sign it , then sign it . " " But this … maybe it's better to wait for you to come back ? " Jessica was holding her forehead with one hand and the phone with the other . When she noticed someone writing something on a piece of paper in front of her , her attention immediately shifted . " No need . Just sign it . If money's needed , just deduct it from the account . And don't forget to pick me up from the airport this weekend . " Shannon quickly switched back to work mode . " This weekend is Madam Linda's birthday . Does Mr. Green still need to attend ? " She wasn't sure what the situation was anymore . At this rate , Chris and Jessica were getting a divorce , so he wouldn't be Linda's son - in - law anymore , and attending wouldn't make sense . " As the Wilder family's son - in - law , if he doesn't show up , people will laugh at us . " Jessica had just finished saying this when another question came her way , and she ended the call immediately . Shannon gave a wry smile , while Chris , standing beside her , had heard everything . He had thought they could part ways peacefully , but never expected Jessica wouldn't even show up in person to finalize the divorce . Chris had already resigned himself to it - there was no future for them anymore . Since that was the case , there was no point in wasting time . He turned and walked inside . 1/2 Chapter 8 +25 BONUS Shannon couldn't keep up in her heels and carefully followed a few steps . She wanted to say something to comfort him , but thinking of Chris's recent circumstances , she didn't know what to say . As Jessica's personal secretary , Shannon naturally knew that Michel had returned to the country and that Ms. Wilder had been focused entirely on him and his daughter . Meanwhile , Chris , as her husband , hadn't even been going home . For a marriage of several years to end like this - it was almost hilarious . When their number was called , Shannon tried once again to call Jessica to explain the situation , but she didn't pick up . The staff at the Register Office didn't even look up . They took the documents from Chris , checked them , and quickly stamped them . " Sir , perhaps you two should discuss this more- " Chris didn't respond . The staff worked efficiently . Two copies of the divorce certificates were handed over . Chris passed Jessica's copy to Shannon . Seeing how awkward Shannon looked , he offered some reassurance . " Don't worry . She signed the divorce agreement herself . This has nothing to do with you . Even if you hadn't come today , I would still have found a way to collect the certificate . " Chapter 9 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!