Chapter 15 A Visit From the In–Laws “What? Are you interested in that?” Natalie asked in surprise. “If there’s a suitable opportunity, why not? What else can do? I’d thought about starting from the bottom at my family’s company, but it wasn’t something was interested in. Mom and Dad were still in good health, so they didn’t need me there yet. I wanted to take the opportunity to revisit my dream. She slapped her thigh. “I’ve wanted to say this for the longest time–you used to be Alton University’s cello queen, it was such a waste for you to be nothing but a housewife! Don’t you worry. If I come across any classier music festivals or concerts, I’ll definitely recommend you to the organizers. ” I saluted her. “Thanks doesn’t cover it, so I’ll pay for everyone’s drinks tonight. Don’t hold back!” When we were were done, we returned to our respective homes. I called Lee and told him to come drive me home. I’d just hung up when I heard a familiar voice. “Ms I tumed to see Benjamin. “W “What are you doing here?” “I have a part–time job nearby here, and I’ve just gotten off work. Have you been drinking, Ms. Sadler? He could probably smell the liquor on me. Theld a hand to my forehead and nodded, feeling a little dizzy. The alcohol was getting to me, and my brain felt bike it had short–circuited. “Can you drive, Benjamie? “Yeah. I can drive you home if it convenient for you. Oh, what a good did he was. I threw the car keys at him and called Ere, telling him not to come. “Is this your car, Ms. Sadler? A trace of surprise and envy dashed in Benjamin’s eyes when he saw my black Porsche Panamera. It looked like men would always harbor desires for expensive cars, no matter their age. Isaid, “Yeah, it is. You can tum on the sat nav and set it to Windwill Estate. That’s where I live. ” “Windwill Estate?” He was taken aback. He should’ve heard about how excitantly priced the houses there were “Why are you still standing there? God, my head’s spinning. ” I leaned closer to him when I noticed his astonishment. I rested my weakbody against him—It seemed like an innocuous action one would do after getting dronk, but it was also very amorous. Benjamin snapped back to his senses and cralized I was too close to him. He quickly steadied me, his face tuming red. “Be careful that you don’t fall, Ms. ” It looked like he and Ashley were both the type who wouldn’t compromise on their beliefs for money. He knew he’d met a rich woman, yet he could still remain lucid. I continued with my drunken act and started laughing. “You’re so considerate, Benjamin. Your girlfriend should be really happy with you, right? she’s not like me… “My marriage is a failure, and I’m so poor that money is all I have lett. Do you see this car? It’s the plainest one among all the cars I have at home. If you like it, you can have it! If Rowan could give other women cars and houses, I could, too. It made me feel so much better about the imbalance in our situations. “No, no. You’re drunk, Ms. Let me take you home. ” Benjamin shook his head and helped me into the car. He was a cautious driver who drow very slowly. He was probably afraid he wouldn’t be able to pay me back if he scratched the car. I shot my eyes and rested in the passenger seat, occasionally opening my eyes to see where we were. After a while, Benjamin said, “We’ve arrived at Windwill Estate, M. Which house is yours?” “A–05,” I answered with my eyes still shur. He keyed in the address into the sat nav before taking me right to my doorstep. When he parked the car, I pulled out a stack of cash from my wallet and handed it to him. “Take this. It’s your fee for driving me home and also a tip” He was taken aback. Then, he hurriedly returned the money to me. “You don’t need to pay me, Ms. I was just doing you a small favor, it wasn’t a business deal or anything. ” “Take it. It’s gonna be really troublesome for you to hall a cab at this hour, so you can just drive this car back. Call me tomorrow–I have my driver pick it up from you. ” I unbuckled my seatbelt and got out, heading into the house without giving him the chance to say anything. Once inside the house, I woke Ella up and had her prepare a hangover comedy for me. She didn’t complain about being woken in the slightest. Instead, she hurried to the kitchen and got busy. In about two or three days, Rowan would be attending the business forum. It was getting closer and closer to the day that he would meet his true love, it was also getting closer to the day that I’d be fee. thin the living After a while, I heard the sound of a car pulling up outside. Shortly after, Rowan showed up before me. He glanced at me–I was lying on the couch in room like a corpse. He sat on the other side of the room, also reeking of liquor. It looked like he wasn’t any better than me. “The remedy is ready, Mrs. Payne Ella placed a mig before me. Then, she greeted Rowan politely. “You’re back, Mr. Paynı,” He glanced at her coldly without saying anything. Teat up and grinned at him “you’ve been drinking, too, right? Here, you can have this hangover remedy first. Ella, get me another cup. ” She nodded and headed to the kitchen “I don’t need it. ” Rowan didn’t even bother touching the mug. I couldn’t help feeling alittle gleeful at that. His fature mother–in–law had made that hangover remedy, he would have a fun time sucking up to her in the future for the sake of winning Ashley’s heart. He thought he was being dismissive of a maid, but she would be his mother–in–law in the future. Ella came out with another mig. I told now, “I woke up from her sleep to make this hangover remedy. You’d be too rude not to even take a sip. ” Bila hurtedly said, “I’m only doing my job, Mr. It’s no trouble at all. ” Chauter 15 & Visit from the in Lond “He just doesn’t have any manners, and he has a horrible temper. Don’t mind him, Ella,” I said gently. Intrath, I was just making Rowan look bail in front of Ella He would eventually fall madly in love with Ashley, wouldn’t he? I was just amping up the difficulty of his journey to win ber heart. “Of course I won’t! Mrs. Payne, you’re thinking too lighly of me!” Ella was already starting to panic, “Alright, alright. You can go rest now. ” I waved a hand. After she lett, Thankhalt a mug of the hangover remedy. Then, Headed upstairs to shower. Howan went to the guest bedroom to rest as usual. I’d just finished my shower when I saw Rowan sitting on the bed in the master bedroom. He was in his pajamas. I frowned. “What are you doing in my room?” He looked impatient. “My parents are here. They’re taking the guest room tonight. ” I was shocked and battled. In my previous life, Rowan’s parents had been desperate for me and him to have kids. Despite that, they’d never come to Windwill Estate to watch us. What were they doing here now? “Wait, they’re here? All of a sudden?” I was caught off guard. “Is it really that sudden?” He sneered. “You know exactly what you said to Ivan. ” So, that was why he’d returned tonight–to face his parents. I swore it hadn’t even occured to me that Ivan would tell on me and even make my parents–in–law show up. Damn this stupid butterfly effect. “I didn’t say anything to him. I just told him to persuade you into getting a divorce. ” I wasn’t going to take the blame for this. “How was to know that he would tell your parents about this?” “How long more are you gonna keep this up?” Rowan was very annoyed now. His tone was harsh. ly signed it, and it w was clearly I didn’t answer him. Instead, I pulled open a drawer and took out a divorce agreement that I had drafted some time ago. I’d already! indicated that I didn’t want a cent from Rowan. All I wanted was a divorce. I handed it to him and started applying a mask. “Go ahead and sign it. Then, you’ll know whether I’m playing hard to get. Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… The atmosphere instantly froze over. I saw from the dressing table’s mirror how Rowan’s expression became uglier with every second. He was about to rip the divorce agreement to shreds when someone locked on the door.