Chapter 45


    Chapter 45


    The morning passed just like that, and the City Hall had already closed for the day. Cassandra sat in


    the car silently, waiting patiently until Taylor finally showed up.


    “Mrs. Quinn, Mr. Quinn has to stay at the hospital with Ms. Spencer. Let me take you back.” Taylor


    suggested.


    “How’s she doing?” Cassandra inquired.


    Taylor replied. “She’s okay. A food allergy caused her rapid heartbeat. They’ve got it under control with


    medications and injections.”


    Cassandra responded, “Okay”


    As Taylor drove, Cassandra remained silent in the car, feeling an unexined uncase. She thought,


    “Why can’t he spare a moment for our divorce if Reba is fine? It seems nothing is more important


    than her.


    Back at Dustmeadow Mansion, the housekeepers were on edge. When she arrived, Cassandra asked


    Graham, “How did Ms. Spencer get an allergy?”


    Graham replied, “She’s allergic to almonds, and the kitchen overlooked it. Don’t worry, Cassie.”


    Cassandra frowned slightly, thinking, “Wouldn’t Ondo have informed the kitchen if Reba was


    allergic to almonds? How did this happen?*


    Although she didn’t delve deeper, a feeling of something being amiss lingered.


    At the hospital, Reba leaned against the bed, hooked up to an IV drip. Red spots dotted her face,


    but they had reduced. significantly with medication. Her gaze remained on Ondo, who sat on a


    nearby couch, diligently engrossed in hisputer work.


    Reba felt touched as he apanied her for most of the day.


    It made her feel that he truly cared about her.


    Reba said, “Landy. I’m doing much better now. If you’re busy, you can go to the office first. I’ll be


    fine here.”


    “No rush. I’ll take you home once the IV drip is done, and then I’ll head to the office,” he replied, casting


    Reba a gentle look.


    “Landy, you’re so good to me,” she said, disying the sweet, enamored smile of a girl in love.


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    Ondo gazed at her and calmly remarked, “Your happiness is what matters.”


    Reba queried, “Landy, I am happy, but… did you manage to finalize things with Cassandra?”


    It was a question that had been lingering in her mind from the moment she saw him, but she hadn’t had


    the chance to ask due to the presence of the doctors, nurses, and Taylor earlier.


    She looked at Ondo with anticipation, waiting for him to nod.


    But Ondo remained silent. Reba continued, “Landy, what’s wrong? Why aren’t you saying


    anything?”


    “We haven’t proceeded with it yet,” he stated sinctly.


    Reba’s eyes widened, and her emotions involuntarily surged as she questioned, “Why? Why


    haven’t you proceeded with it yet?


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    Ondo furrowed his brows slightly, and she realized her tone was a bit harsh. She quickly exined,


    “Landy, I didn’t meant to sound using. I just want to understand why.”


    “Cassandra and 1 had just arrived at City Hall when Graham called to inform me about your allergy and


    hospitalization,” he exined without much boration.


    Reba naturally understood at that point, but she was unsure whether to be relieved or disappointed.


    She apologized, “I’m sorry, Landy. It’s my fault. If I had been more careful with my food, I wouldn’t have


    held you and Cassandra back, and you would’ve been divorced already by now. L..


    “It’s all right, Reba. What matters is you’re fine. I can always rearrange other matters,” Ondo said.


    “Okay.” Reba nodded, a trace of displeasure lingering within.


    As Reba looked at Ondo, who was sitting near her, she wondered, ‘Would he really have


    divorced Cassandra even if I didn’t have an allergy today? Graham said that Ondo specifically


    ordered the oatmeal to be given to me this morning. So, I devoured it without second thoughts, only


    eating some sd with it. Why the sudden allergic reaction? Is it really not rted to Ondo?


    The more she pondered, the more she realized she could no longer fathom Ondo’s intentions.


    News of Ondo and Cassandra’s pending divorce reached Peter at the Quinn manor.


    Peter absorbed the information quietly, closing his eyes to immerse himself in ssical music.


    Gabri whispered to herself, “Did Reba somehow manage to enchant Ondo? I must make time


    to meet her.”


    Unnoticed by all, a subtle yet meaningful smile yed on Peter’s lips.


    When Ondo returned to the bedroom at night, he found Cassandra still waiting. As he entered, she


    inquired, “Is Ms. Spencer all right?”


    “Yes, she’s fine. Just a minor allergy,” he answered.


    Cassandra remarked, “Great. So, we can go ahead with the divorce procedure tomorrow, right?”


    Ondo’s expression immediately darkened, and his tone turned icy. “I’m busy tomorrow,” he said.


    “Can’t you spare just half an hour?” Cassandra asked.


    He firmly refused, stating, “No. Quinn Group isn’t solely mine, Cassandra. Numerous people’s


    livelihoods depend on it. I can’t let personal matters jeopardize their well–being. Any negligence on my


    part could cause a crisis for many families.”


    His tone remained cold, and his eyes revealed a hint of severity.


    Cassandra pursed her lips and asked, “Then when will you have time?”


    “I’m not avable for the foreseeable future,” he replied without any hesitation.


    Cassandra stayed silent for a moment, visibly displeased. She said, “Ondo, I find it hard to believe


    that just half an hour would impact Quinn Group. Are you genuinely too busy, or do you simply not want


    to go through the divorce procedures with me? Don’t tell me you’ve fallen in love with me?”


    “Do you evenprehend what you’re saying, Cassandra? Who gave you the confidence to speak like


    this?” Ondo uttered.


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    If that’s not the case, why won’t youe with me?” Cassandra asked.


    I said I’m busy,” Ondo reiterated.


    His expression resembled a frosty chill, and his gaze was piercing and intense.


    But Cassandra pushed on. “You have the time to spend an entire morning with Reba but can’t


    spare half an hour for divorce procedures with me?”


    “Do you think you’re worthy to bepared to her?” Ondo’s cold inquiry left Cassandra speechless.


    Her eyes widened as she realized the meaning behind his words.


    She pondered. “Yeah, I don’t even deserve to bepared to Reba. He loves her deeply, but what


    am I? Nothing at all.


    Cassandra pressed her lips together, and her pupils quivered slightly.


    Ondo approached her and stared at her. He questioned, “Why the urgency? Want to cut ties with me


    because you’re eager to be with Michael?”


    Cassandra met Ondo’s gaze unwaveringly and said softly, “Yes, I want to be with him. So can you


    hurry up and divorce


    me


    Since Ondo imed that she was no match for Reba, she also had the right to express her


    desire to be with someone else.


    Ondo gritted his teeth and said coldly. “How dare you?”


    “Ondo, I’m just speaking the truth, just like how you treat me,” Cassandra said.


    If you can, why can’t I?‘ she thought.


    “Have you forgotten your standing? You’ve never had the right to refuse in our rtionship. I called the


    shots, and I made that clear from the start. nning to back out now?” he questioned with a cold edge.


    “We are supposed to divorce, anyway. What’s wrong with wanting to be with someone else? Haven’t


    you long intended to marry Reba?” Cassandra refuted.


    She couldn’t understand why he was acting as though she hadmitted an unforgivable sin.


    Ondo sneered, lifting her chin and interrogating, “So, you’re resolute about being with Michael?”


    She did not answer, which he interpreted as an affirmation. She pondered, ‘Since that’s how he sees it,


    let it be then.


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