Chapter 224


    Chapter 224


    It was prettyte now. Even if there were guests at home, he didn’t have to rush back.


    And Russel had always lived on his own, he only went home on weekends.


    I knew that something must’ve happened. He didn’t tell me, but I could tell.


    “Alright. It’s pouring outside, so be careful driving.” I nced at the half-made bed, answering casually,


    “Well, saves me the trouble of making the bed.” Russel’s eyes were full of remorse and sadness. He


    came over and hugged me, I’m sorry, I’ve been so busytely. I’ll spend more time with you, I promise.”


    I didn’t say anything and just nodded in his arms.


    Russel left, driving off into the heavy rain. I didn’t see him off, instead, I was folding up the nket and


    sheets in the guest room to keep the dust off.


    I had a hunch as to why Russel left. His parents probably found out that he was here tonight and forced


    him toe home. As for who told his parents, I could guess. It was definitely Neil.


    But I didn’t me Neil. Since the Dawson family’s opposition was inevitable, the sooner it happened,


    the better. The sooner the difficulty came, the sooner I could handle it.


    The next morning, I got up after only a few hours of sleep and drove to the Dreamscape District. The


    only ones apanying me were a driver and an


    assistant


    Once in the Dreamscape District, I checked into a hotel.


    “Well, isn’t this a coincidence? No sooner had I finished processing my check in than Bonnie appeared


    behind me like a ghost.


    I turned to look at her, took my room key, and left with my driver and assistant


    While I was waiting for the elevator, Bonnie finished checking in and asked, “Irene, didn’t you hear me


    say hello?”


    “Ms. Finch, the elevator is here.” My assistant informed me.


    I nodded and walked straight into the elevator without acknowledging Bonnie.


    But I couldn’t stop Bonnie from getting in the elevator. I had to share the small space with her.


    My driver and assistant were staying on a different floor. They left the elevator first, leaving only Bonnie


    and me. As the elevator doors slowly closed, she couldn’t help but say. “You think you can break up


    Neil and me with just Scarlett Mitchell?”


    Did Bonnie think Scarlett was a pawn I ced to sabotage her rtionship with Neil?


    That was ridiculous.


    “I don’t have time to waste on you. Don’t tter yourself” I answered indifferently.


    “Of course you wouldn’t waste time on me, but are you really willing to just give up Neil? Our reflections


    mirrored on the elevator doors.


    Two years had passed, and while her demeanor had changed, she was still very young In contrast, I


    looked a little tired from the pressure.


    I frowned, “If I wasn’t willing to let go, why would I file for divorce? I’m not an idiot.”


    “You’re ying hard to get! You didn’t expect Neil to actually agree to the divorce!” Bonnie used me


    passionately. “At first, Neil clearly didn’t love you. He loved me! It was all because of your scheming


    that he developed feelings for you!”


    I hadn’t used any tactics to make him fall in love with me. I had just set up a few small obstacles


    between the two of them. Surprisingly, Neil didn’t react as he did in my past life but instead developed


    feelings for me. This surprised me too


    You’re despicable!” Bonnie clenched her fist.


    The elevator reached my floor. I didn’t care whether I was despicable or not. I took my fancy suitcase


    and walked out of the elevator to my room, using my keycard to open the door


    Fate truly loved to make jokes. Turned out that Bonnie was staying on the same floor as me, right next


    door.


    “The one who’s going to secure the deal with Evershine Enterprises will be me!’ Bonnie waved her


    room key, looking very confident


    Evershine Enterprises was the supplier I was trying to secure a deal with.


    *Confidence is a good thing I sneered coldly before entering my room, leaving her standing outside my


    door.


    Even though I verbally mocked Bonnie, I was also feeling uncertain. I didn’t have much work


    experience. This business trip was purely out of necessity.


    After resting a bit in my room, I got to work. Before I knew it, it was already dark outside.


    When it came to dinner time, I decided to have the hotel deliver the meal to my room.


    After hearing the doorbell, I went to open the door, and the hotel staff pushed in a dining cart. After


    receiving my dinner, I was about to close the door “Neil, I’m here!” The door next door suddenly


    opened, and Bonnie’s joyful voice rang out.


    She came out of her room wearing a white bathrobe. Her hair was wet, so she was probably just out of


    the shower.


    Ned was justing out of the elevator. His gaze passed over Bonnie and fell on me.


    Bonnie looked back at me, and her eyes instantly filled with vignce. She rushed towards Neil, trying


    to throw herself into his arms.


    “I thought you weren’ting! Bonnie cooed


    Neil’s hand reluctantly circled Bonnie’s waist, not really hugging her


    I quickly averted my gaze and closed the door.


    Whether it was the hotel chef’s poor cooking or myck of appetite, I found tonight’s dinner


    unappetizing. After only a few bites, I pushed the food aside. At night, after taking a shower, I got a call


    from Alicia, “Are you in the Dreamscape District right now?”


    “Yes” I asked while drying my hair.


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    1 just got here too! Haha, which hotel are you at? I’lle find you.” Alicia said cheerfully


    She was also on a business trip. I gave her the hotel address and my room number, then called the


    front desk.


    Half an hourter, Alicia showed up at my door, dragging her suitcase. She nned to spend the night


    here.


    After settling her luggage, Alicia asked, “How’s the soundproofing here? Did you hear the couple next


    door arguing?”


    “Next door? To the left or right?” I asked in surprise.


    “Right! I heard it when I was passing by. If the soundproofing isn’t great, then if they squabble all night,


    we’re definitely not gonna catch any z’s.” Alicia pulled out a pair of earplugs. “Thank god I brought


    these! Teehee.”


    Hold up, wasn’t Neil and Bonnie’s room on the right? Are they seriously arguing? This hotel was top-


    notch when it came to soundproofing. I hadn’t heard a peep.


    The soundproofing here is pretty solid. I haven’t heard a thing.” I declined the earplugs she offered me,


    “Let them have it out.”


    Alicia breathed a sigh of relief, “Alright then. I’m gonna take a shower and then crash on your bed for


    the night!”


    “Off you go” I said, waving her off with a smile.


    After Alicia went to shower, the doorbell rang again. My assistant had sent a message earlier saying


    there were some papers for me.


    I opened the door and took the papers from my assistant, who then left. As I was about to close the


    door, I heard the door in the next room open, followed by Bonnie’s choked voice, “Get out!”