Chapter 48
Chapter 48
Before that, Ondo said in a low voice, “Grandpa, Cassandra, and I haven’t divorced yet. By
divorcing, not only will I be embarrassed, but the entire Quinn family will also be embarrassed.””
“Hmph! Are you threatening me?” Peter retorted.
Ondo replied, “I’m just stating the facts to you.”
There was a sense of gravity in his words, apanied by a slight frown and a touch of resigned
indifference.
Peter said lightly, “Don’t think you can threaten me with that. It won’t be easy to humiliate the Quinn
family.”
“You’re right, Grandpa. But when there’s too much gossip, it’ll mislead people, especially now that
Quinn Group’s new project has officially started. Many eyes are on this project, and numerous
businesses are trying to bring us down. We must be cautious with our words and actions now, don’t
you think?” Ondo’s expression was solemn, his gaze serious. He said all those not for himself but for
the sake of Quinn Group.
He added, “To avoid affecting the influence and interests of Quinn Group, I’ll keep things as they are
with Cassandra for now. As for the divorce, we can only consider it after this project ispleted”
Frederick chimed in. “Dad, I think what Ondo said makes sense. Quinn Group has been at the top
for too long. While we may seem tough, it’s not wise to take unnecessary risks.”
Peter fell silent upon hearing that. He then instinctively looked at Cassandra.
Cassandra pursed her lips, her expression serious. She calmly stated, “Ondo and I never publicly
announced our marriage. Only a few people know about it. Even if we divorce, it won’t have much
impact, right? Besides, I don’t want any shares from Quinn Group, so it won’t affect thepany at all.”
Her analysis was methodical and rational.
The atmosphere quieted as a hush settled in. Cassandra nced at Peter before fixing her gaze on
Ondo.
Their eyes met. His gaze had a subtle gentleness, and his tone was even calmer. “No secret can
remain hidden forever. Although our divorce hasn’t been publicly disclosed, can you guarantee the
Jackson family won’t reveal it? Moreover, you’ve said yourself that your family disagrees with our
divorce. Can you ensure their absolute silence?”
Would the Jackson family be on Cassandra’s side?
The answer was clearly r
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Evelyn did not want Cassandra to cut ties with the Quinn family, so she surely wouldn’t cooperate with
thetter.
Cassandra pursed her lips, and her expression darkened slightly. Suddenly, she could not find the
words to refute Ondo’s
statement.
Ondo continued to look at her, saying. “Since you can
As his words fell, his phone unexpectedly rang
guarantee, I can’t take that risk.”
Ondo took out his phone and nced at it. Then, he looked at everyone and exined in a low
voice, “It’s a call from the office. I need to go there now. Cassandra, stay here and keep Grandpa
company. I’lle pick you upter, okay?”
Cassandra appeared solemn and remained silent. Ondo, not waiting for her response, bid farewell to
Peter before leaving
Cassandra wondered how she and Ondo had transitioned from considering divorce to not divorcing
in just a few.
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minutes.
Of course, she didn’t think he decided against it because he didn’t want to, and certainly not because of
her. Ondo did it solely for the sake of the Quinn Group and the Quinn family.
She pursed her lips and kept quicl.
Peter said softly, “Cassie, don’t take Ondo’s words to heart. If you insist on divorcing. I’m on your
side. What he said is not important. Your decision matters most to me.”
“Thank you, Grandpa Peter, Cassandra replied with a faint smile. Although she wanted to divorce
Ondo, it was better for everyone this way. She couldn’t allow Quinn Group to take risks, and certainly
couldn’t wield the Quinn family as if it were hers tomand.
She took a silent breath, softly saying, ‘Since Ondo has made this decision, let’s go along with his
wishes.”Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.
Ondo dyed the divorce for Quinn Group, but he might seek one right away due to Reba.
She could also use this period to finish her projects.
Cassandra did not wait for Ondo to pick her up at the Quinn manor. Instead, she had the driver take
her back to Dustmeadow Mansion.
Peter walked her to the car. Before leaving, he whispered, “Cassie, if you have a change of heart about
Ondo during the dy in the divorce, and you two decide to continue living together, give him and
the Quinn family a chance. On the condition that you don’t make it hard for yourself, give the baby a
complete family, okay?”
Those words echoed in Cassandra’s mind until she returned to Dustmeadow Mansion.
Deep down, she asked herself, “If that dayes, will I agree? Will Ondo be willing?”
Herplexion had a slight pallor from two days in the hospital. Despite that, she still looked beautiful.
Cassandra possessed striking features, delicately wless. Her tanned, soft skin bore no blemishes or
e. Even without makeup, she rivaled any celebrity.
She slipped into soft slippers, ready to ascend the stairs. Just as she reached the staircase, Reba
abruptly walked over from the hall, approaching her. Her eyes bore into Cassandra as she questioned,
“Where’s Landy? Did you forbid him from meeting me? Cassandra, why would you do this? I almost
lost my life for him. How can you snatch him from me!”
Weakened and haunted by the recent hospital stay, Cassandra instinctively shielded her abdomen with
both hands, preventing anyone from approaching or touching her.
She looked at Reba coldly and responded, “If you want to find Ondo, just call him. You don’t need
to tell me whatever you’ve done for him. Do you expect me to thank you as his wife?”
“Cassandra, we’re both women. I hope you can step back gracefully. You know you’re not the person
Landy loves. So, why must you hold onto him so tightly?” asked Reba.
Cassandra retorted, “Ms. Spencer, I think you’ve misunderstood. The one not seeking a divorce now is
not me but him. Ondo told Grandpa Peter himself that we won’t be divorcing. If you don’t believe it,
you can ask him.”
After saying that, Cassandra smiled faintly, nced at Reba, and ascended the
+ stairs.
While the divorce was only temporarily on hold, it wasn’t good news for Reba.
In actuality, Cassandra didn’t hold much of a grudge against Reba. It was just typical female rivalry.
However, she genuinely disliked thetter’s hypocrisy.
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Upon learning that Ondo and Cassandra wouldn’t be divorcing, it felt like a heavy blow to Reba.
She could not believe it so she immediately called Ondo.
Reba asked, “Landy, Cassandra said you’re not getting a divorce. This isn’t true, right? She’s lying
to me, isn’t she?”
“She didn’t lie to you. We can’t divorce for the time being, answered Ondo.
“Why?” Rebecen got worked up and pressed on. “Why can’t you get a divorce? Did she say something
to Mr. Quinn and force
you not to divorce her?”
Ondo replied truthfully, “No. I proposed it myself.”
His answer sent Reba into a spiral. She eximed, “Landy, didn’t you say you would divorce
Cassandra and Why are you changing your mind now? You’re lying to me, aren’t you? Don’t you know
how much I love you? How could you deceive me?”
marry
me?
“Reba. I’m not lying to you. It’s just that, due to Quinn Group’s current project, I must maintain my
marriage with Cassandra for now,” Ondo stated.
His warm, calm voice held no hint of exnation. He simply stated his intended meaning with
indifference.
However, Reba could not ept it.
She was agitated as she inquired. “Landy, you’ve fallen in love with Cassandra, right? Have you
completely forgotten how I almost lost my life because of you? Are you nowpletely enchanted by
Cassandra?”