Chapter 42 Hd The Nat On The Hear “Good, isn’t it?” I asked softly. “Yes,” Rowan replied. I added, “It’s made from the chickens your mom raised herself. It’s really delicious. ” Rowan looked at me, a hint of confusion in his eyes. “My mom came here?” I shook my head. “No, I visited your parents and spent a few days there. She packed my trunk with chickens, ducks, and vegetables. Some are now in the garden. ” Rowan’s expression grew complicated, his eyes flashing with a hint of mockery, “Why the sudden visit?” “I was bored,” I said, lowering my head to continue drinking my soup. I couldn’t let Rowan see my ulterior motives. In my previous life, I loved him so much that I lost my mind, treating him as the center of my universe while neglecting the important people around him. “So, you’re trying to turn 5% into 7% or 10% in the future?” Rowan hit the nail on the head. His words startled me, causing me to choke on my soup and cough violently. Heating me choke, Ella rushed back into the dining room and patted my back My goal was indeed to create obstacles for Rowan’s pursuit of Ashley. If I wanted a divorce in the future, my in–laws would strongly oppose it. If Rowan wanted me to initiate the divorce or agree to one, I could use the opportunity to make demands, which he would likely agree to. However, it wasn’t a must–do. It was just a casual, minor goal. But I never expected Rowan to guess it so easily. It made me feel panicked. the itally calaned down, I notford Rowan still watching me intently. I waved my hand, signaling for Ella to leave. Uwe Rowan and I were the only mes left in the lining nooit, Lanswered calmly, “You’re overthinking it. Payne Corporation is so big. The shares you gave me ughter me to live comfortably for the rest of my life. ” “Libat 10 Towan asked, then went back to rating, stayed slient and continued rating. It seemed that saying mose ingle reveal my true intentions. Atterbach, I headed to the muse mous to play the cell My thoughts drifted to how fat Rowan night have gotten with Ashley over the past month, With the chemical factory project starting, Ashley would soon need Rowan’s help kiy distaried mind caused me to miss several notes. I had to stop playing to calm myself. Luckily, Rowan had gone to the office after lunch, so by the time I went downstairs again, he was already gene. 1 heaved a deep sigh of relict as my entire body sank into the soft sola, closing my eyes for a moment of rest. My mind was preoccupied with a myriad of fragmented uvelles, many of which were comparison between predons life and my curent ont. Before I knew it, I dritted into a deep sleep on the couch. When Ella woke me up for dinner, it was already dark outside, My head telt heavy, and I had little to no appetite. Late a few bites and was about to go upstairs to rest when Benjamin called me. Saller, do you have time now? Can we met?” Brolin’s voice sounded different as if he was suppressing anger and trying to stay calm “I do. Where are you?” I asked. “i’m at the north gate of Windwill Estate,” Benjaminreplied, surprising ine. E–quickly changed my shoes and drove to the north gate, I saw Benjala standing by the roadside, looking around for me. At first, he didn’t recognize me because i www. chiving a different car. I pulled up beside him and rolled down the window. “Benjamin, get in. We can talk about whatever is bothering you,” Η Benjamin looked surprised, his gare scaring the car before settling back on me. Instead of envy, bis expression showed discomfort. He nodded and got into the car Lasked, “What’s going on Benjamin took out his phone and quickly said, “Ms. Sadler, Ipaid back the 2,000 dollars Ashowed you. Thank you. ” I was surprised. “How did you know? “She told me everything. She took the part–time job at Vinestone Hotel to pay you back, but someone deliberately made her lose that job,” Benjamin said, looking downcast. “Was she fired? Lasked, feigning ignorance, “No. ” Benjamin raked his fingers through his hair in frustration. “It’s the man i told you about. Ash promised to cut ties with him, but they’re still in contact. He must be wealthy and powerful. Ash says she can’t avoid him but refuses to tell me who he is!” My heart sinh “How did you find out?” *1 accidentally saw their messages. I was so angry forgot to note his phone number. Otherwise, I would have found out who he is!” Benjamin replied. Poor Benjamin, even if he found out, what could he do? Rowan was beyond his reach. It seemed Benjamin and Ashley had fought again. He rushed over to pay off her debt, afraid that she might compromise with Rowan for money. “You have to believe in Ashley, She’s not that kind of girl. If the man you mentioned is wealthy and powerful, he’s probably forcing his way into her life. What’s important now is not to fight with her. You need to trust her and understand her. If you don’t, you might push her into that man’s arms. Do you understand?” I advised Benjamin camnestly. Benjamin stayed silent. He was probably not in the mood to listen. When someone was angry, prason otten flew out of the window. I drove to a nearby bar, intending to help Benjamin drown his sorrows. He drank silently, one glass after another. I didn’t say much, just drank less and kept myself More restrained than him. Suddenly, I saw a familiar face. It was Haden, hand in hand with a young woman. He was with a couple of men, laughing and chatting as they found a sperto sic My brows furrowed, and 1 took out my phone to record a video: A minute later, I tagged Natalie in our gals‘ group chat. “Nat, I see Kaden out drinking. ‘ A few minutes later, Natalie replied, “I was just puting a tace mask on Kaden is worlding late. If it’s just one meeting you for a drink, maybe. Are jean and Liv ΕΠΙΤ Jean quickly sent a video of herself in a vibrant bar, “Ladies, l’in already out. Symphonica has two new hotties. I’m here for so some eye candy!” Olivia posted a picture of her cluttered desk, which made me feel sick, and replied, “It thiswamn’t my family’s business, I would’ve quit already!” With little interest in their idle chatter, I urged Natalie. “You come on over here. ” Then, I sent been my Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates. Natalie replied with a yawning emoji. “Nah, I go out drinking, my face mask will be wasted. I need to have glowing sin for the wedding at the end of the year. I was a bill shed. What in the world was going on?