Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
She reluctantly admitted that Cornell didn’t seem as irritating as she had once thought.
However, that was the extent of her opinion about him. In Audrey’s eyes, Cornell was nothing more than a stranger she didn’t hold any resentment toward.
Nell and Elin raised their glasses in celebration. “Let’s toast to Audrey’s return to the single life!”
Setting her glass down, Elin retrieved a diamond-studded brooch and handed it to Audrey, saying, “Here’s a little gift for you.”
Audrey hadn’t expected Elin to have prepared a divorce gift, but she appreciated the gesture and smiled, giving Elin a grateful kiss on the cheek.
Nell leaned in, propping her chin on her hand, and exclaimed, “Oh, I can’t believe I forgot about that!”
Just as Audrey was about to reassure her that it wasn’t a big deal, Nell interrupted, “Wait a second, I can find you a guy! What type are you interested in?”
“What! Caught off guard, Audrey nearly choked on her wine.
Nell, however, didn’t miss a beat and raised her hand, summoning the waiter. “Please, send the most handsome guy over to this booth!”
Audrey’s embarrassment was palpable as she covered her face and protested, “Oh, come on, stop teasing me!”
Seeing Audrey’s reaction, Nell playfully continued, “Oh, how can I forget about that? After all, you’ve already been involved with someone as handsome as Cornell. How could you give a shit about other guys?”
Audrey snorted. “What’s the use of good looks? No matter how attractive a man is, it doesn’t change the fact that he can be a complete jerk.”
Just as she finished speaking, the man sitting next to their booth suddenly wore a sour expression.
Sitting across Cornell, Luis couldn’t contain his laughter as he gazed at Cornell’s sour expression.
Luis playfully remarked, “I never expected Audrey to be so clever that she managed to trick you into divorcing her.”
Cornell’s usually handsome face darkened with a gloomy cloud.
Luis spotted Audrey in the bar and eagerly beckoned Cornell over.
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The entire conversation among the three women had been inadvertently overheard by Luis, and when Cornell finally arrived, he caught only the tail end of Audrey apparently labeling him a jerk.
However, being the gossip enthusiast that he was, Luis generously recounted the entire exchange to Cornell.
A satisfied grin crept onto Luis’ face as he watched Cornell’s countenance grow increasingly somber.
Luis said silently, “You deserve this!” After all, Cornell always used to laugh at him for being single. As his bro, Cornell should’ve had his back instead of poking fun at him.
“But how did you manage to keep this secret for so long, dude? Even I had no idea you two had remarried,” Luis quipped, not particularly concerned whether Cornell responded or not. He muttered to himself, “Now I’ll have to think of a special gift for you.”
Seemingly oblivious to Luis’ comments, Cornell remained silent, fully engrossed in Audrey and her friends’ conversation.
“They seem to be discussing finding a boyfriend for Audrey,” Luis said with a mischievous grin. “Bro, it appears you’ve made a slip-up this time. There’s no room for error now.”
“Not gonna happen,” Cornell retorted, lifting his glass and downing its contents. He was resolute in winning Audrey back.
Cornell was committed to rekindling Audrey’s love, and he swore to himself that he wouldn’t resort to forcing her to stay by his side.
In Cornell’s mind, Audrey’s earlier ploy to trick him into divorce mattered little. What truly mattered was making her fall in love with him all over again.
As Luis gazed at the red-haired woman with narrowed eyes, an inexplicable sense of familiarity washed over him. After pondering for a while, he finally recalled that she bore a striking resemblance to Nicole lawrence, the daughter of the lawrence family.
However, as he listened to the woman’s voice, which had a slightly rougher quality entirely different from Nicole’s, Luis was puzzled.
His curiosity got the better of him, and he was about to steal a glimpse of the woman’s face. To his surprise, all three of them suddenly stood up and departed.
Cornell didn’t join their departure. Instead, he phoned Matteo, requesting that he keep a watchful eye on Audrey to ensure her safe return home.
Just then, Jarrod happened to arrive, diverting Luis’ attention from his earlier thoughts. If the red-haired woman truly was Nicole, Jarrod would be beyond shocked.
However, recent events had taken a peculiar turn.
Lounging back in his seat with his long legs stretched out, Luis rested his chin on his hand and inquired, “Jarrod, I heard you finally allowed your beloved to rest in peace?”
In response to Luis’ question, Jarrod nodded solemnly.
“What made you change your mind all of a sudden?” Luis had persistently attempted to dissuade Jarrod from keeping Nicole’s body at home.
Even with the body having undergone anti-corrosive procedures, it remained a lifeless entity that inevitably carried some bacteria. Who could bear sleeping with a mummy every night?
Despite their close friendship, Luis found it rather unsettling. He couldn’t help but wonder if there was something amiss with Jarrod’s mental state.
However, Jarrod had always demonstrated sharpness and determination in their business endeavors, giving no indication of insanity.
Nevertheless, Luis continued to periodically urge Jarrod to reconsider, but his pleas always fell on deaf ears.
Out of the blue, Jarrod had made the startling decision to cremate Nicole’s remains.
Biting his lip, Jarrod struggled to speak, finally uttering, “Nicole is back.”
Hearing these words, Luis was stunned. “She is? When did she return?”
However, Jarrod remained silent, leaving Luis in a state of perplexity.
The other night, Jarrod had scoured every corner of Ardlens, yet there was no sign of Nicole. It felt as though the entire experience had been nothing more than a dream.
Alec had suggested that Jarrod needed some rest or should consider seeing a doctor, but Jarrod remained resolute in his belief that he was not losing his sanity. He was convinced that the woman he had seen was Nicole, and she was undeniably alive. It couldn’t have been a mere illusion.
The memory of the intense hatred in Nicole’s eyes lingered in Jarrod’s mind, a stark reminder that she wouldn’t let him off easily this time.
In response, Jarrod was prepared to comply with her wishes, whatever they may be. In fact, he eagerly awaited the day when Nicole would choose to approach him on her own terms, firmly believing that she would do so sooner or later.
During the following week, Cornell chose to give Audrey some space and didn’t personally involve himself in her affairs. Instead, his assistant, Matteo, handled the transfer of the Serenity Villas on Cornell’s behalf.
Despite Audrey’s disinterest in the Serenity Villas, she remained true to her promise and completed all the necessary procedures with Matteo.
Audrey’s schedule quickly filled up as she officially launched her studio. Numerous tasks were demanding her attention.
Located in Ardlens’ central business district, her studio was aptly named “Crescent.”
Rather than renting office space, Audrey opted to purchase an entire building and transform it into a collection of exhibition halls, each adorned in different styles.
Crescent specialized in custom-made high-end clothing and jewelry, providing customers with a one-stop shopping experience.
Advanced AI assistance enhanced the online shopping process, delivering a delightful experience to customers.
The grandeur and opulence of Crescent’s opening had the town of Ardlens buzzing with excitement.
Some even began comparing Crescent to the well-established Alpire Studio, a favored choice among celebrities and affluent families.
While Alpire Studio held its reputation as a trusted, time-honored brand, Crescent’s distinct style was marked by elegance and understatement, drawing inspiration from Audrey’s mother.
Audrey’s decision to return to Ardlens and establish Crescent was rooted in her desire to fulfill her mother’s dream. In her determination to see that dream come to fruition, she spared no effort.
In the evening.
Audrey rushed to a restaurant to attend a dinner.
Due to the heavy traffic jam, she was a bit late when she arrived.
Tonight she was going to meet the head of some entertainment company to talk about a program.
If she was late for the first meeting, it would make a bad impression on the other party.
As she hurriedly made her way to the elevator, she noticed the doors were about to close and called out, “Wait for me!”
The person inside the elevator paused upon hearing her voice, keeping the doors open.
Audrey quickly stepped inside, pressed the button for the fourteenth floor, and turned to express her gratitude, “Thank you.”
The man inside responded with a courteous, “Don’t mention it.”
His voice struck Audrey as strangely familiar. Curiosity got the better of her, and she glanced up to see a well-dressed, handsome man.
To her astonishment, it was Cornell. Beside Cornell stood an elegant and graceful woman.
At that moment, Audrey couldn’t help but recall Cornell’s recent declaration that he wanted to pursue her. Since that day, she hadn’t heard anything from him. Thanked God she didn’t buy his empty promises.
With her head lowered, Audrey pretended not to recognize Cornell and remained silent.
To Audrey’s surprise, the woman next to Cornell took the initiative to speak. She looked at Audrey with astonishment and asked, “Audrey?”
Katie had beautiful, curly long hair, and a gentle smile danced on her lips.
Noticing Audrey’s silence, Katie pressed on, “I heard you had a close call with death. I’m glad you’re safe. How about we have dinner sometime?”