Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
“Well? What do you think?” Audrey asked excitedly, expecting Cornell to get mad.
“It’s great… I love it,” Cornell squeezed out these words through gritted teeth.
Audrey could tell that he didn’t like it. “I knew you would!” she chirped.
Audrey took out a blue wool hat and extended it to him. “Put this on.
I prepared it especially for you.”
Despite her serious look, Audrey was complacent. She would try every trick in the book to make Cornell want a divorce.
Cornell watched Audrey silently for a while.
To Audrey’s and Matteo’s surprise, Cornell took the hat and placed it on his head without uttering a word.
Audrey was shocked to the core. She didn’t anticipate his behavior.
He was supposed to be furious and ask for a divorce, right? What happened to his temper? Audrey couldn’t believe her eyes. She grew frustrated and sat on the sofa with an annoyed expression.
Meanwhile, the head of the renovation team was still waiting for the payment outside the office.
Matteo didn’t pay because he had thought the furniture would be returned later.
But surprisingly, Cornell signed the bill without hesitation.
Matteo’s mouth fell slightly ajar. Cornell looked way too happy. What was going on? Was he actually okay with his office’s new look?
Still stunned, Matteo blamed himself for being careless. He took out the notebook and wrote it down.
Later in the afternoon, Cornell didn’t stay in his office for long.
He was busy with meetings.
Audrey was extremely bored. She called Erick and asked him to find out what Cornell despised most.
At first, Erick didn’t support the idea of their agreement. He feared that Audrey would fall for Cornell and be hurt again. But Audrey believed it was the fastest way to get divorced.
Audrey had analyzed the situation. If they really went to court, even though she had no memory about the past because of the car incident, Cornell’s lawyer could use her another marriage as a bargaining chip, since she had married another man while she was abroad. That means it would take her a while to get divorced. She had terrible luck.
Yet, she couldn’t wait to rid herself of him.
It was almost time to get off work when Matteo walked up to Audrey.
“Madam, Mr. Clement would like you to attend a business dinner with him this evening.”
“Huh? No way. I thought I was finally free to leave now,” Audrey refused.
Matteo gave her an apologetic smile. “But Mr. Clement said you must attend with him tonight. No matter what.”
Audrey was rendered speechless. At the end of the day, she got in the car reluctantly. How could he take advantage of her like that?
Who did he think he was?
After they arrived at the place, Audrey got out of the car, leaving Cornell behind as he stayed in the vehicle to deal with something important.
It had rained a while ago so it was a bit cold outside. Audrey decided to wait for Cornell in the hall.
The doorman greeted Audrey politely as she stepped out of the vehicle.
Audrey didn’t know the exact location of the dinner was being held, so she walked up to one of the ushers. “Excuse me. I’m waiting for someone.”
The man took in Audrey’s appearance and assumed that she must be here with some big shot. He smiled at her politely and remained quiet.
A couple of seconds passed and a woman’s flattering voice was heard.
A middle-aged man looked at the woman, a confused look on his face.
“Uh… Do I know you?”
“You don’t remember me? Cecilia Murray, the design director of Alpire Studio!”
Cecilia Murray? One of Alpire Studio’s designers? Audrey’s eyes lit up as she recalled where she had heard the name. Erick had mentioned this name in the ward before. She was Cornell’s crazy pursuer!
Reagan examined Cecilia who had nice eyebrows and charming eyes. Truth be told, Cecilia didn’t look bad in general but looked like a bitch.
“Oh yes, I remember.” Vicente pretended to recall, but in truth, he had no idea who Cecilia was.
Cecilia was not discouraged. She took out an invitation card and handed it to Vicente. “We’re holding a release conference for the new products next week. On behalf of Alpire Studio, I look forward to seeing both you and your lovely wife at the event.”
Audrey noticed how Cecilia rubbed the back of Vicente’s hand as she handed him the invitation. She even nudged him with her leg while Vicente’s wife was busy checking out the invitation. Audrey felt disgusted.
Audrey unlocked her phone and was about to call Matteo to ask him which chamber he had booked. But she accidentally took a picture. The flash of the camera caught the attention of the three immediately.
Cecilia walked up to Audrey immediately. “You! Did you…”
Cecilia trailed off as she got a closer look at Audrey. She became pale as if she had seen a ghost. “You… R… Audrey…”
Seeing Cecilia knew her, Audrey was not surprised. After all, according to what Erick had filled her in, Cecilia loved Cornell deeply and had done tons of crazy things against her in the past.
Cecilia finally recollected herself after a while. “How are you still alive?”
Audrey couldn’t believe her ears. “I could ask you the same thing,” she retorted.
“You bitch! How dare you!” Cecilia snapped through gritted teeth.
“What picture did you just take?”
“Nothing. I just accidentally turned on the flashlight. I didn’t take any photos. Relax.” Audrey shrugged.
Cecilia glared at Audrey, clearly unconvinced. “Cut the crap! let me see your phone.”
Vicente grew uneasy. He didn’t stop Cecilia from touching him just now.
He was actually even thinking of having a secret meeting with Cecilia later.
Yet, he didn’t expect someone to take a photo. If his wife found out, he’d be doomed. Therefore, he stepped forward, pretending to speak for Cecilia. “Miss, it’s absolutely unacceptable to take photos of others without their consent. Hand over your phone and delete any photos you have taken.”
Audrey scoffed. Vicente was just a shitty bastard. Her grip on her phone tightened, she glared at the two of them. “I had said I didn’t take any photos. Why are you two panicking so much?”
“What? Are you trying to say we’re guilty or something?” Cecilia narrowed her eyes at Audrey. “Are you going to hand it over or not?”
Audrey stared at Cecilia coldly. “No. Why should I give you my phone?”
The doorman noticed the commotion and walked up to the scene. “What’s wrong, Miss Murray?”
The doorman knew Cecilia since she frequented the restaurant. Words had it that Cecilia was the design director of Alpire Studio and was supported by a big shot. But it was the first time he saw Audrey. He assumed Audrey was just one of those women who came to the restaurant to hook up with rich men.
Cecilia pointed at Audrey accusingly. “She took photos of me secretly!
Help me get her phone and delete the photos!”
The doorman saw the opportunity as a good chance to get on Cecilia’s good side. He decided to seize the opportunity. He put on a straight face at Audrey and asserted, “Miss, please cooperate. Otherwise, I’d have no choice but to call the security.”
Cecilia hadn’t seen Cornell in a long while and deep down, she was still scared of him.
Following Audrey’s incident, Cornell cut ties with Cecilia, never reaching out to her again.
Later, when Cornell’s father paid Cecilia a visit, she didn’t hesitate to disclose everything. She told him about Cornell’s plan to oust him from the board using evidence gathered by Kyle.
This information allowed Cornell’s father to turn the tables and assume control over the company. In return, he promised Cecilia a fifteen percent stake in Alpire Studio.
After the abortion, Cecilia learned about Kyle’s fatal accident in the detention center. Everything was falling into place just as she wanted. Around this time, she decided against marrying Cornell.
Cornell, deeply affected by Audrey’s incident, nearly lost his position in the Clement Group due to his father’s intervention. His future seemed grim.
But, to everyone’s surprise, Cornell made a comeback a year later.
Cecilia had to acknowledge Cornell’s resilience.
Meeting Cornell after such a long gap, Cecilia felt a mix of fear and nervousness. He seemed more charismatic than before. Then, she found her old feelings for Cornell stirring up again.
Cecilia looked at Cornell with a sad expression and said, “Cornell, I’m just as clueless as you about why Audrey took photos of me.”
Turning to Audrey, her voice shaky, Cecilia remarked, “Audrey, if you want a photo of me, just say so. I wouldn’t say no, you know? Why sneak around to get one?”
Her tone and demeanor were a complete shift from moments ago.
Witnessing this, Audrey was taken aback. Although she had no recollection of Cecilia, such a gesture truly surprised Audrey.
“Wow, she’s really something. Despite knowing the man was married, Cecilia still pursued him. What a bitch!” Audrey muttered to herself.