Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
Audrey and Stefan began speaking simultaneously.
“Please, you go first,” Stefan said kindly.
“I owe you an apology, Stefan. The other day, I pretended we were dating just to annoy Cornell,” Audrey confessed.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Audrey added, “Stefan, you’re a wonderful person. But I’ve always seen you more like a big brother. Also, I’m not sure I’d be the right one for you if you’re thinking about marriage…”
Audrey had been friends with Stefan for almost three years and had always seen him as an older brother figure. It was hard for her to see him in a different light.
Moreover, after her experience with Cornell, Audrey believed she needed to be more careful in choosing a partner, especially someone who could be a stepfather to Janey.
Audrey knew that moral integrity and personality were crucial, and it was essential that they shared common interests for a lifelong partnership.
Seeing her standpoint, Stefan felt a wave of disappointment. “I understand. Remember, I’m always there for you, and you have nothing to feel guilty about.”
“Stefan…” Audrey’s guilt deepened upon hearing Stefan’s understanding response.
Stefan offered a gentle smile and said, “It’s okay, really. Audrey, truthfully, I’m not even sure what love really is. I’m just looking for someone suitable to start a family with. Reflecting on my words that day, I realize I was quite impulsive and unfair to you. Please, just forget about it.”
Audrey felt a sense of relief at his words. She would have felt remorseful if Stefan had deeper feelings for her because she might ultimately let him down.
With a bright smile, Audrey said, “Thank you, Stefan.”
Stefan returned the smile and said, “In my eyes, you’re like a younger sister. When Erick isn’t around, feel free to reach out to me for anything. Don’t see me as an outsider.”
“Of course, Stefan.”
After this exchange, the rest of their day turned out quite enjoyable.
Janey was thrilled at the sight of a massive robot and was adamant about taking a photo with it.
Eventually, Stefan hoisted Janey onto his shoulders for a photo with the robot.
Meanwhile, Cornell returned to his office after a meeting. His brow furrowed at the sight of Katie. “Why are you here?”
Katie hesitated briefly and then answered with a smile, “I came to show you the project document.”
“I see,” Cornell responded and immediately started reviewing the documents on his desk, hardly glancing at her.
Katie, feeling completely overlooked, felt aggrieved. “Cornell, I actually came here to see you…”
But Cornell cut her off, looking annoyed, “Why are you still here?”
Cornell’s indifference and impatience didn’t go unnoticed by Katie.
Her mind racked, wondering why he just couldn’t fall for her after all her efforts.
Katie’s face turned ashen. She hailed from a wealthy family and had never experienced such disregard before.
Realizing that staying would only humiliate her further, Katie decided to leave without a word.
Just as Katie turned around, Cornell suddenly noticed that his phone was placed in a different place. He immediately called out to her, “Wait, did you touch my phone?”
Katie stopped, put on an innocent look, and lied, “No, I didn’t.
Maybe I accidentally touched it when I put the document on the table.”
Cornell’s face turned cold. “I had told you not to send documents to my office in person. If you prefer not to heed my words, why not hand me the resignation?”
His tone was flat yet his threat was unmistakable, the tension in the office palatable.
Katie clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into the palms of her hands. But she still maintained her smile when she said, “Okay, I’ll keep it in mind.”
Then, she started to walk out of Cornell’s office with a facade of grace.
Once out of Cornell’s office, Katie’s expression darkened, her aura chilly.
While walking along the corridor, one employee who passed by Katie accidentally bumped into her. Katie grabbed the employee’s arm and scolded, “Are you blind? Why didn’t you see me? How dare you bump into me!”
Katie’s fingernails almost dug into the employee’s arm. The employee was in so much pain that she almost cried.
Seeing the furious Katie, the employee’s face turned pale with fright.
She quickly apologized, “Miss Glyn, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry…”
The employee was puzzled. Katie had always been gentle. Why the sudden ferocious look?
Before long, Katie realized her loss of control. She withdrew her hand and returned to her usual gentle and dignified look. “It’s all right. But be more careful next time.” With that, she left.
The employee was so stunned that it took her a while to come back to her senses. After sending the documents, the employee went to the lounge to check her arm. The red marks left by Katie’s fingernails were conspicuous. There were even faint bloodstains. When she moved her arm, her face turned pale in pain.
At this moment, a colleague came in. Seeing the former’s bruised arm, she asked with a frown, “What happened to you?”
The employee was about to say something but stopped. Katie had been known for her gentle demeanor in the company for several years. Few would buy her words, even if she told the truth. She’d better keep it to herself. The less trouble, the better.
The employee rolled down her sleeve and said hesitantly, “It’s nothing. I was bitten by some bugs.”
As soon as Katie got in the car, she dialed a number. She ordered coldly, “Find Cecilia.”
fter the incident at the press conference, Cecilia had been banned by some rich ladies for her past wrongdoings.
But Cecilia was smart. She sneaked out of the hospital and disappeared into thin air after receiving medical treatment. No one knew where she was now.
Those rich ladies had announced that anyone who found Cecilia would have a hefty reward. In their eyes, Cecilia was a slut. Cecilia scammed their money while hooking up with their husbands. For them, it was unforgivable. So, when they found Cecilia, they would definitely teach her a good lesson.
“As soon as you find her, bring her to me.” Katie then hung up the phone. Her expression darkened.
Truth be told, Cecilia owed Katie. Katie was the one who had advised Cecilia to turn to Alexis for help when Cornell targeted Cecilia.
After Cecilia told Alexis about what Kyle had gathered which served to be a trump card in exchange for Alexis’ help, Kyle soon his demise.
At that time, Cornell was heartbroken and depressed because of Audrey’s disappearance. Thus, he was easily defeated by Alexis.
Everything that had happened was within Katie’s expectations. She just wanted Cornell to feel surrounded by enemies. That way, her timely support and warm company would become particularly valuable.
She hoped to win Cornell over in this manner.
Katie had orchestrated everything for years. Just as she assumed things seemed to have her way, Audrey came back alive. Everything changed.
Cornell’s demeanor and words indicated his desire to kick Katie out of the picture. Katie didn’t want to accept this.
For the last five years, Katie had been putting up with Cornell. She always kept herself lowly in front of him. But in the end, she still failed to make Cornell fall for her. Never in this life could she accept this outcome.
Back then, Cornell’s mother, luciana, was the very one who begged Katie to be the vice president of the Clement Group, wanting to keep the situation in check.
After having beaten Cornell and seized control of the Clement Group, Alexis had sacked almost all employees loyal to Cornell. luciana was left with no choice but to ask the Glyn family for help.
Therefore, taking advantage of the situation, the Glyn family invested in a grand project worth billions of dollars into the Clement Group and appointed Katie as the vice president. By doing so, it could consolidate Cornell’s position in the company while making a fortune through it.
For the Glyn family’s help, luciana had promised that she would help set Katie and Cornell up.
Yet, now that Cornell finally turned the table, he immediately wanted to kick Katie out of the picture.
How could Katie accept this while doing so many things without earning her desired outcome?
With a poker face, Katie ordered the driver, “Go to the Clement family’s residence.” Katie aimed to force luciana to fulfill her promises.
Cornell had just finished dealing with some urgent documents. At this moment, he turned on his phone. Then, a voice message popped up. It was from Janey.
Janey had saved her number on his phone when they exchanged numbers last time.
Cornell pressed the button to listen to the voice message. “You’re an evil guy! A big liar! I hate you! You are no longer my Daddy Cornell!”
Cornell’s brows furrowed. He was a little confused. He immediately called Janey, but he couldn’t get through.
Cornell had experienced this several times. His number must have been blocked by Janey.
Cornell had no choice but to call Audrey. But to his dismay, he couldn’t get through either. He shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Audrey and Janey had the same temper. Indeed, they were mother and daughter.
Cornell turned to Matteo and ordered, “Check whether Audrey is with Janey at the moment.”
“They are together,” Matteo answered hesitantly.
Cornell raised his eyebrows. “You’ve already checked?”
Matteo felt a bit embarrassed. Of course, he was sure about it.
After all, he and Audrey were friends on social media.