Chapter 8 +25 Bonus After finding out that Stella was hospitalized in the same facility , Dora went straight to Stella's room . When she walked in , Stella happened to be on the phone . " Yes , " Stella was saying calmly . " No mediation . We'll proceed directly through legal channels . " Dora's brow twitched hard . Legal channels ? Was she planning to divorce Evan ? Fine . Divorce would be perfect . Seeing Dora enter , Stella ended the call , her expression cold . Dora's displeasure was immediate . " You were just on the phone with a divorce lawyer ? Planning to divorce Evan ?

" When she said the word divorce , there was unmistakable satisfaction in her tone . God knew how long she'd wanted Stella out of the Wright family . An orphanage girl . What right did she have to be her daughter - in - law ? It was embarrassing just to be seen with her . Stella shot her a frosty glance and said nothing . Dora snorted and dragged a chair over , sitting down heavily . " Divorce is fine . But don't think you're taking a single cent from the Wright family . ' 3 ) Her words were blunt , her malice barely concealed . A mocking smile curved Stella's lips .

" You're that eager for Evan and me to divorce ? So you can clear the way for Summer ? " " You- " Dora bristled , like she'd been stepped on . " Figures , " Stella went on coolly . " The whole city already thinks Evan's going to take responsibility for her . " " No one even knows he's been married to me all this time . Divorce first , then step in . It works out perfectly for you . " Hearing the sarcasm in Stella's voice , Dora nodded with a cold laugh . " Exactly . Perfect . " Summer is a thousand times better than you . Look at yourself . You're nothing but a shrew .

" Her anger flared as she spoke , especially when she thought of the fingerprints still visible on Summer's face . Summer had just given birth and had been slapped like that . If Summer's mother , Ruby Bailey , found out , how was this supposed to end ? +25 Bonus The more Dora thought about it , the angrier she became . " I don't care what you and Evan plan to do next . " " But the fact that you hit Summer , you must apologize to her . " At the word apologize , the chill in Stella's eyes deepened . " What are you looking at me like that for ? " Dora snapped .

" I'm telling you , if you apologize , I might even put in a good word for you with her mother . " " But if you refuse to listen , once Ruby Bailey comes back from abroad , even Evan won't be able to protect you . Dora knew exactly how fiercely Ruby doted on her daughter . If she found out Summer had been slapped right after giving birth , she would never let it slide . Stella let out a quiet, mocking laugh and didn't bother responding directly . Instead , she asked calmly , " Do you know who I was just on the phone with ? " " A divorce lawyer , obviously . I don't care who , " Dora snapped .

" Do whatever you want . " She couldn't wait for Stella to divorce Evan . No matter how powerful the lawyer was , Stella wouldn't be taking a penny from the Wright family . She had entered the marriage with nothing , and she'd leave with nothing . " It was a lawyer , yes , " Stella said evenly . " Just not a divorce lawyer . ' Dora frowned . " Then what kind ? " " A copyright litigation lawyer . " " What ? " The words copyright dispute clearly caught Dora off guard . ENJOYING THE BOOK ? Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion.

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