Chapter 43


    Chapter 43


    Cassandra was stunned for a moment before rejecting the possibility. She said, “Howe? He is


    eager to draw a line between us. He wants to grant Reba a prominent position by his side, so how


    could he not want to divorce me?”


    This is ridiculous. Fin not stupid enough to think so. After all, it’s impossible, she said to herself silently.


    Michael rendered for a few seconds and then said, “Maybe I’m overthinking it. I just feel that since


    you’ve decided to divorce, you shouldn’t dy it any longer. After all, sooner orter, the divorce has to


    happen. It won’t be good for anyone if you keep postponing it, right?”


    “Yes, you have a point, Cassandra agreed.


    “Cassie, it’s not that I want to interfere with your business, but I’m just worried that you will be wronged.


    Michael could tell that Cassandra was in a bad mood, so he deliberately exined himself.


    Cassandra simply said. “I didn’t think you were interfering. Didn’t you say we were friends? Isn’t


    friendship about trusting each other? How could I have misunderstood you?”


    1 overthought it. I apologize to you, Michael said.


    “Okay. I forgive you” Cassandra replied.


    They chuckled through the phone and didn’t pursue the subject further. Cassandra then shifted the


    conversation to work, saying. We’ll officially begin our cooperation after thepletion of our contract


    with Hawley Real Estate. As the client, Quinn expects the highest standards of work; we should be


    mentally prepared. Quinn Group may make considerable changes to the present designs”


    “I understand. I’ve already informed others to get mentally prepared. Are you nning to take full


    charge of the project yourself, or do you intend to involve other designers from thepany?” Michael


    asked.


    “No. I’ll take full charge of it. You’re responsible for reaching out for other coborations. Also, please


    make the corresponding arrangement after we leave, Cassandra replied.


    “Okay. I see, Michael answered in a low voice.


    Cassandra fell silent. She took a deep breath and ended the call with an excuse.


    She chose to be an architect initially because she wanted to have something inmon to talk


    over with Ondo. Although Quinn Group covered a broad spectrum of fields, it began with real estate


    and architecture. Thus, she pursued a career as an architect to get closer to Ondo.


    She understood that only exceptional individuals could stand alongside Ondo. It took a great deal of


    hard work and tears for her to achieve the prestigious title, a fact that could have been easily


    discovered if Ondo had paid some attention. However, now on the brink of divorce, he seemed


    unaware of who she truly was.


    Cassandra a was frustrated.


    Of course, she wouldn’t take the initiative to tell him.


    The news that Peter agreed to the divorce between Cassandra and Ondo also spread to the


    Jackson family.


    Evelyn knew it from Gabri at about nine o’clock that morning. Gabri didn’t have any other


    intentions. She simply


    believed that the friendship between the two families would persist even if Ondo and Cassandra


    were divorced. She said, “Even if the two decide to part ways, we are still friends. Let’s stay in touch.”


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    Evelyn’s face stiffened, and her eyes were full of cold anger. She responded to Cabri indifferently,


    “Yes, you are right.


    “Okay, let’s n to get together when we have some free time. It’s been a while since we yed cards


    together,” Gabri said. ‘Okay, Let’s meet up in a few days. Then, Evelyn said she had something to


    do outside and ended the call.


    After hanging up, Evelyn’s expression immediately turned cold. She tossed the phone onto the coffee


    table and muttered indifferently, “What does Cassandra mean? Does she think we are not qualified to


    have a say in her life because she didn’t grow up with us?”


    Austin, who was about to go to thepany, was shocked by this news.


    Austin responded, “It’s also your fault for not paying much attention to Cassie. If you were more


    attentive, how could you not even know she’s nning to get a divorce?”


    Austin told Evelyn unhappily, “What kind of a mother are you? You must convince Cassie not to divorce


    Ondo.”


    After saying that, Austin left.


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    Evelyn felt aggrieved and attributed all her dissatisfaction to Cassandra. Initially, Austin showed less


    affection toward her due to her inability to have more children. Over the years, she had sacrificed a lot


    to secure her position and deal with Austin’s illegitimate child, who, luckily, didn’t cause many troubles.


    In her mind, she was determined not to be defeated by Cassandra.


    Suzanne poured a ss of water and handed it to Evelyn. She said, “Mom, don’t worry. Since they


    can’t get along with each other anymore, divorce may be good for them. It will be bad for everyone if


    they go on like this.”


    “That’s impossible. She can’t get a divorce. I won’t let her get a divorce,” Evelyn dered.


    A calcting gleam shed in Evelyn’s eyes. Suzanne, who was sitting at the side, observed it keenly,


    and soon, conflicting emotions and worries filled her.


    In the evening, Ondo returned to Dustmeadow Mansion.


    Hearing the sound of his car, Cassandra immediately got up and walked out.


    They met at the foyer.


    Cassandra asked, “What happened to you this morning?”


    “There was a board of directors meeting in the morning, and there were other matters to attend to in


    the afternoon,” he exined casually.


    Cassandra asked, “Are you busy?”


    “What do you mean, Cassandra? Do you think I’m intentionally avoiding the divorce?” Ondo asked.


    “I didn’t say that,” Cassandra muttered lightly.


    I just wanted to make things clear. Why did he react so badly?‘ she pondered.


    Cassandra pursed her lips and said, “Then, let’s go out tomorrow morning. If there are other tasks in


    thepany, it should be fine to postpone for half an hour.”


    Ondo felt irritable upon hearing those words, and his handsome face disyed an impatient


    indifference. He said, “Fine, we will go tomorrow.”


    After saying that, he walked past Cassandra without looking at her.


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    The three of them sat in silence at the dinner table in the evening. Cassandra was usually quiet. Today,


    even Reba was Silent, which was a bit unusual.


    d slightly swollen. Has she been crying? Perhaps Cassandra nced at Reba silently and noticed


    that her eyes were red she was unhappy because Ondo and I didn’t get divorced today? Cassandra


    wondered.


    Thinking of this, Cassandra was no longer curious and went back to her room after dinner.


    Reba seized the opportunity and immediately asked Ondo, “Landy, are you reluctant to divorce


    Cassandra? Today, you..


    “Reba…” Ondo looked at her sternly and said, “I told you I had an important meeting today.


    Quinn Group doesn’t solely belong to me. It’s a part of the entire Quinn family. I cannot afford to


    jeopardize anything with Quinn Group. Do you wish to continue making a fuss?”


    Reba’s words lodged in her throat, and she could only look at Ondo with an aggrieved face.


    Reba had been in a bad mood since she left Quinn Group earlier in the day. She was throwing a bit


    of a tantrum, hoping Ondo would take the initiative tofort her, but it hadn’t happened yet.


    She panicked and didn’t dare to continue making a fuss, so she could only ask the question herself.


    However, there was no fault in Ondo’s response, and Reba felt even more insecure.


    She didn’t give up and asked, “Landy, I was making a fuss. I just want to know if you and Cassandra


    will really divorce…”


    Ondo narrowed his eyes and looked at her with deep eyes. “Of course.


    “That’s good. I won’t ask you anything else, and I will listen to you,” Reba said, a little excited with


    happiness. “Landy, I would give anything for you, so we must get married, okay? I’m the one who loves


    you the most.”


    Ondo hummed.


    Only then did Reba beam, but her smile was a little jarring to Ondo’s eyes.


    ‘Isn’t the decision to divorce Cassandra expected? Why do I hesitate at this moment? Ondo asked


    inwardly.


    The more Ondo pondered over it, the more somber his expression became. Especially when he saw


    Reba’s smile, he felt particrly annoyed.


    Like the previous night, he avoided Cassandra and returned to his bedroom after she fell asleep. Even


    Ondo himself couldn’tprehend why he did that.


    After a dreamless night, Cassandra got up very early.


    Ondo was still asleep. She deliberately slowed down to wash up, changed her clothes, and then


    went downstairs with the documentation she had prepared.


    After a while, Ondo went downstairs. Cassandra was sitting upright on the couch, pursing her lips


    lightly. It seemed like she had deliberately applied lipstick, its alluring color capturing one’s attention


    more intensely.


    Seeing her, Ondo looked gloomy immediately and said in a cold voice, “Cassandra, are you so eager


    to go through the


    divorce formalities?”