In this relationship , she is the third party ! " As she said this , Audrey stared at Claudine with a half - smile . For a moment , Claudine even saw a hint of triumph in her eyes . She frowned , feeling that Audrey's words were completely illogical . There was no need for her to argue with Audrey here . Claudine put some distance between herself and Audrey , her expression growing colder and more distant . " But now , you are the ex - wife , the outsider in their marriage . Love may not have right or wrong , but marriage does ! " With those words , Claudine left the backstage area . She saw no reason to waste her time on someone with such twisted values . Watching Claudine's departing figure , something flickered in Audrey's eyes , and the strap of her bag twisted from her tight grip . Leaving the auction venue , Claudine drove home . Her thesis topic was already decided , and now it was time to start preparing . As for Audrey saying she would also apply for Prof. Nixon's PhD program , and even that her devoted ex - husband had bought the Ethereal Seraphim Sculpture for her research , Claudine didn't give it a second thought . Prof. Nixon , as the top porcelain restoration expert both domestically and internationally , had countless applicants for her doctoral program every year . Claudine had long been mentally prepared for this pressure . Audrey was just one more among many . Driving all the way back to Willow Creek Villas , Claudine got out of the car and headed for the elevator . Unexpectedly , in the next moment , two men in black suits appeared on either side of her . " Mrs. Barrette , Mr. Barrette asked us to escort you home ! " Claudine frowned . " Did he say what this is about ? " The two men did not answer , simply blocking Claudine's way . 0.0 % 08:53 chapter29 288 Vouchers Claudine could tell that these two would not let her leave easily . She took out her phone , intending to call Damian herself and ask what he meant by all this . She found Damian's number in her contacts , only to realize she had actually blocked him . It must have been that early morning after returning from Belmont Estates , when she was too upset and blocked him out of spite . Claudine dialed his number , the ringtone rang for a long time , but no one answered . " Mrs. Barrette , please come with us for now ! " Claudine looked at the two men in front of her . She didn't know why Damian had found her here and sent these two men , but if he wanted her to come back , it was probably about the divorce . Last time , when Darla was sick , she hadn't had a proper talk with him ; this was a good opportunity . Claudine walked toward her car , but was stopped . " Mrs. Barrette , please take our car back ! " Claudine frowned . " Did Damian tell you to drag me back by force ? " Her tone was far from friendly , and her eyes showed clear anger . Usually , she was always good - natured in front of these people , but now , her sudden seriousness made her presence rather intimidating . The two men exchanged glances , not daring to insist any further . With a cold face , Claudine opened the car door and got into the driver's seat . She pressed hard on the accelerator , and the car shot out of the parking space like an arrow . The two men hurried back to their own car , started the engine , and followed closely behind . Claudine drove all the way back to Belmont Estates . She parked the car in the yard . Claudine rested her hand on the door handle , but did not immediately open the door . The scene of her last departure was still vivid in her mind . She had left in such a sorry state , and now , Damian had sent two people to call her back . Did he really think she would come and go at his beck and call ? 38.1 % 08:53 chapter29 1288 Vouchers Claudine dialed the number again , and this time , it was answered . " Why did you call me back ? " But the voice on the other end was not Damian's . " Mrs. Barrette , Mr. Barrette is in a meeting right now . If you have anything to say , you can tell me first and I will pass it on to Mr. Barrette . " Lindsay's attitude this time was more respectful than ever before . Claudine , however , did not notice this change . " Tell him I'm waiting for him at Belmont Estates . " With that , Claudine hung up the phone . Outside the conference room , Lindsay stared at the darkened phone screen , hardly able to believe that Claudine would say such a thing to Mr. Barrette . She had a feeling that after hosting that auction , Mrs. Barrette had changed . After all , since the auction ended , no one in the entire secretarial office had been questioned by Mrs. Barrette about Mr. Barrette's schedule , nor had she come to the company under the pretense of delivering food to see him . 79.2 %