Chapter 5 After hanging up , I boarded the plane . Twenty hours later , I arrived in a city entirely unfamiliar to me . My aunt picked me up . She had grown older , preferred peace and quiet , and lived alone in a sprawling estate on the city outskirts . Looking out over the endless grounds , she waved her hand with a smile . "Hailey , don't be sad . It's just a man you're leaving behind . Everything you see here , one day , will all be yours . " Her words eased the tight knot in my chest , and I slowly began to relax . During this time , my phone had remained off . I had been communicating with my lawyer through a backup device . The lawyer told me that the divorce proceedings were encountering difficulties - mainly because James refused to cooperate . " If he won't cooperate , I can offer him a larger share of his personal assets , " I said . " Miss Davis , it seems Mr. Bennett isn't concerned about the assets . He keeps asking about your whereabouts and why you're avoiding him . " I frowned , momentarily at a loss for words . After hanging up with the lawyer , I picked up the phone I hadn't touched since boarding the plane . The moment I turned it on , countless messages flooded in . Several messages from my subordinate , Lily , caught my eye . She had been the one to inform me about the welcome party James had thrown for Susan , and back when I chose to stay home to try for a child , she had been the first to voice her disapproval . I opened her messages to find a secretly recorded video . In the video , James stormed into Susan's office , holding a contract in his hand . He demanded , " What do you mean , tricking me into signing a divorce agreement with Hailey ? What are you trying to do ?! " " Wait , what divorce agreement ? I didn't know ! This contract was just for you to sign at Ms. Chapter 5 50.00 % Davis's request . I had no idea it was a divorce agreement ... " Her voice shook with fear . James kicked over a nearby stool in anger . " Enough ! Did you say something to her that day that you shouldn't have ? Otherwise , why would she want a divorce ? And trick me into signing this agreement ? " He glared at Susan . " Don't think I don't know what's in your heart ! If Hailey truly doesn't want me , don't imagine you can remain at Crescent Heights ! " The video cut off abruptly there . Lily followed up with a few thumbs - up emojis : [ Ms. Davis , getting a divorce just like that - truly a role model for us all . ] I didn't reply and deleted the chat without a word . James's contact was still pinned at the top . He had sent more than ninety messages , but I ignored them all and deleted everything . Once you've made up your mind to let someone go , there's no reason to drag yourself back in . Chapter 5 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!