Chapter 17


    Silvia frowned as she looked at Neil. He had been getting on her nerves. “Neil, can you please stop


    bothering me? I know I was wrong for marrying you without your consent, but I’ve made it up to you by


    treating your legs. I don’t recall doing anything wrong in our marriage in the past three years. I want to


    get a divorce and live my own life now. Is that unreasonable?” Neil’s pupils contracted with anger. After


    a few seconds, he clenched his teeth and said, “I’ve told you that I’ll never get a divorce! “I’ve done


    some investigation. You weren’t with Chris Rios on the days you went missing, so where were you?


    Besides, how did you get that fifty million? If you don’t want me to keep digging, return to the mansion


    with me right now!” Silvia subconsciously clenched her fists. She did not want to go back with him, but


    she did not want him to continue digging either. Having no choice, she shrugged off his hand and


    entered the car. They were silent during the ride back. Silvia’s irritation was palpable. She could not


    figure out what was wrong with Neil. She thought he would eagerly get the divorce certificate after she


    agreed to divorce him. His refusal to divorce her only made both of them suffer. Silvia headed for the


    stairs once they reached the mansion. Just then, she heard Neil speak. “Your grandfather’s birthday is


    the day after tomorrow. I happened to bid on a pair of antique vases recently. Why don’t we give them


    to him as a birthday gift?” Silvia turned to him indifferently. “You don’t have to ask me. Just do as you


    please.” Neil frowned. “He’s your grandfather after all. You—” “It doesn’t matter.” There was a hint of


    ridicule in Silvia’s eyes. “We’re just rted by blood.” Nob*dy in the Pond Family regarded her as a part


    of the family. In this case, she would not be bothered to please them. “In any case, we need to attend


    his birthday party together.” “I get it.” After she gave him an apathetic reply, Silvia went straight


    upstairs. Neil’s gaze darkened as he watched Silvia’s back and fell into deep thought. Back in her


    room, Silvia was about to order takeout when she received a call from Dulcie. “Sil, I forgot to tell you


    that Neil wants to meet you.” Silvia was surprised to hear this. She frowned and asked, “Is it about the


    acquisition of MY Corporation?” “Yes. Remus Corporation has been pursuing the acquisition for a


    month. Its people have approached me multiple times, but I haven’t agreed. I assume Neil got wind of


    your return and wants to discuss it with you in person. “To be honest, the price they’re offering is quite


    tempting. If you hadn’t returned, those old geezers might have epted the deal.” Dulcie did not get a


    response from Silvia, so she continued, “I can reject his request if you don’t want to meet him.” After a


    brief silence, Silvia softly said, “No need. Send me the time and ce of the appointmentter. Now


    that I’m back at MY Corporation, I’ll have to meet him sooner orter.” “Got it. I’ll set up an appointment


    with Remus Corporation. “Okay.” After the call ended, Silvia resumed her attempt to order takeout. Just


    then, Neil knocked on the door. He said, “The maid has prepared dinner. I have some matters to take


    care of tonight, so I won’t be able to join you. You can have your dinner downstairs.” Silvia did not


    respond. After a while, she heard the car engine. When she approached the window, she caught sight


    of Neil’s car vanishing from view. Five minutester, she went downstairs. She was surprised to find


    her favorite foodsid out for dinner. However, she did not give it much thought. After her meal, she


    washed the dishes and returned to her room. She spent some time reading on the balcony. As she was


    about to go to bed, she suddenly heard the sound of a car engine. She looked down and realized that


    Neil had returned. He had called for a chauffeur. His unsteady gait as he exited the car made it evident


    that he was drunk. Once the chauffeur parked the car, he left. After she saw Neil almost stumble a few


    times, Silvia withdrew her gaze expressionlessly. She closed her book and returned to her bedroom to


    sleep. However, various noises from the bedroom next door kept her awake. Silvia got up with a frown.


    She walked to the room and knocked on the door impatiently. “Please keep it down. The noise is


    bothering me!” sheined. The noises ceased, so Silvia turned back to her room. However, the


    door behind her abruptly opened. As she turned around in confusion, she was pulled into the dark room


    before she could do anything. “Ah!” Silvia yelped. She had yet to register what just happened when Neil


    pinned her to the door. The moment his hot breathnded on her ear, she shivered instinctively. Neil


    was clearly quite drunk because he reeked of alcohol. His b*dy was burning hot as he pressed it


    against hers. Silvia could feel the heat. Her annoyance grew as she tried to push him away but failed.


    “Neil, let me go!” Right after she spoke, Neil k*ssed her. His l*ps were hot. Meanwhile, his hands


    roamed all over her b*dy. If this went on, they would definitely end up sleeping together! Silvia stopped


    him and quickly turned on the bedroom light. The sudden burst of light made Neil subconsciously


    narrow his eyes. Silvia’s angry face also came into view. While Silvia bore a strong resemnce to


    Ada, Neil had never once confused the two. Ada always appeared delicate and vulnerable. Men would


    instinctively want to protect her whenever they saw her. However, Silvia was different. She never


    revealed any vulnerability to anyone and never asked for Neil’s help like Ada. This very moment was


    no different. Seeing the stubbornness in her eyes, he involuntarily wondered how to make her open up


    to him. Silvia’s gaze was cold. “Let me go! I’ll find someone else for you!” Neil was infuriated. He


    clutched her hand and said, “Silvia Pond! You’re my wife!” How could she think of finding another


    woman for him?! Was she heartless? Hearing the implication in his words, Silvia pursed her l*ps and


    retorted coldly, “Soon, I won’t be anymore!” Neil sneered as he fixed his desire-filled eyes on her face.


    Ever since she brought up the idea of divorce, he felt like he had amodated her and yielded at


    every turn. Yet, she did not have the slightest change of heart. Even right then, she was still thinking of


    the divorce! Neil lowered his head and bit Silvia’s l*p forcefully. Before she could say anything, he


    ruthlessly said, “Since you’re so eager to get a divorce, I’ll grant you your wish.” Silvia instantly raised


    her head in surprise. “Really?” Neil tried his best to suppress his anger, but his voice was cold. “But I


    have one condition. You’ll have to sleep with me tonight!” His words made Silvia’s face turn pale.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.