Our fated divorce novel

That night , Lucas's Maybach stopped downstairs at the hotel where Abigail was staying . The receptionist couldn't stop him . He barged into the room with his bodyguards . Abigail was propped against the headboard , taking her medication . Her face was pale as paper . " Come with me , " Lucas said coldly , his tone edged with command . " The press conference starts in an hour . " She didn't even lift her eyes . " I already told you . We're getting divorced . Whether your stock price crashes or not has nothing to do with me .

" Lucas took a deep breath , pulled out a velvet box , and opened it to reveal a woman's ring . " Stop throwing a tantrum . As long as you cooperate tonight and help me clear things up , I'll give Sycamore Studio back to you . I'll also invest in your solo exhibition . " He grabbed her uninjured left hand and forcefully tried to slide the ring onto her ring finger . It was a ring from five years ago , and after years of exhaustion and illness , Abigail's knuckles had subtly changed shape . 0.00 % 18:19 Chapter 5 283 Vouchers The ring got stuck at the joint and wouldn't go down .

Lucas frowned and pressed harder . She gasped sharply as the skin over her knuckle split , blood immediately seeping out . He acted as if he didn't see it , focused only on finishing the task . " Bear with it . Tonight , all you need to do is stand next to me , smile , say our relationship is fine , and that Adrienne is just a key trainee at the company . " Abigail looked at the ring digging into her flesh and suddenly laughed . She laughed so hard her eyes filled with tears . " Lucas , is this what I am to you ? " she asked softly .

" A dog that will wag its tail as long as you toss it a treat , even if you break its bones ? " His hand paused . He avoided her gaze , the kind that seemed to see straight through him . " If that's how you want to see it , I can't help you , " he said coolly . " Mr. Melendez already made it clear that if public opinion doesn't calm down tonight , the financing is off . You know how important that is to me . " " Important enough to sacrifice my dignity ? " she asked . " This isn't a sacrifice . It's doing what's necessary for the bigger picture , " he said flatly .

" And there's still a final payment on Bethany's project sitting with me . Whether she gets it or not depends entirely on 17.49 % 18.19 Chapter 5 288 Vouchers how you perform . " That sentence hit her dead center . Abigail was dragged to the press conference by force . Under the glaring lights , her eyes stung . She wore an elegant dress , but her right arm was in a cast , hanging from a sling , painfully out of place . Below the stage , cameras and microphones were everywhere . " Ms. Wagner , how do you respond to the online rumors about Mr. Faulkner and intern Adrienne ?

" " Some people say you're a gold digger who lives off the Faulkner family . Is that true ? " " There are reports that you hurt yourself to try to keep Mr. Faulkner . What do you say to that ? " The questions came like knives . The narrative online had already been steered by the PR department . Adrienne was painted as a hardworking and ambitious newcomer , Lucas was the generous mentor , and Abigail had become the jealous , hysterical housewife who had lost her mind . Under the table , Lucas grabbed her left hand and squeezed , signaling her to read from the script .

Abigail looked at Adrienne in the audience . That innocent face couldn't hide the satisfaction underneath . 39.12 % 18 19 Chapter 5 She slowly opened her mouth and said , " The photos were staged . Lucas and I ... are fine . " At that moment , she heard the sound of her own dignity shattering . For the sake of the final payment on Bethany's project , the one Lucas was holding hostage , she gave in . After the press conference , backstage , Adrienne rushed over with red- rimmed eyes , full of gratitude . " Thank you , Mrs. Faulkner . I knew you were the most reasonable person .

" Abigail shoved her away coldly . " Stay away from me . " Adrienne conveniently fell backward , crashing into a champagne tower . A scream rang out , and glass shattered everywhere . Adrienne clutched her leg as blood poured out . " Adrienne ! " Lucas rushed over in panic . The scene descended into chaos . In the ambulance , Adrienne had lost a lot of blood . After checking , the nurse frowned . " She's Rh - negative . The blood bank is short . Who here has this blood type ? " Lucas's eyes snapped to Abigail . He remembered that she had the same blood type .

" Abigail , give her some blood , " he said , as if it were the most natural thing in the world . 57.83 % 18.19 Chapter 5 288 Vouchers She stared at him in disbelief and lifted her right arm , still wrapped in plaster . " Lucas , are you even human ? I just had surgery for a fracture . I'm still on antibiotics for my allergy , and you want me to donate blood to her ? " " It's just a little . You won't die , " he said coldly . " Since you pushed her , consider this atonement . " " I don't owe her anything , " Abigail said through clenched teeth .

" If something happens to Adrienne , that project is finished , " he said , his eyes dark with threat . " Don't force me to use extreme measures . " The look in his eyes sent a chill straight through her . In the end , the needle pierced the arm still mottled with bruises . As dark red blood flowed out , Abigail felt as if her life was draining away with it . Lucas stayed by Adrienne's side , never once sparing her a glance . When the transfusion ended , Abigail was dizzy and had to lean against the wall to stay upright . She looked at that familiar back and spoke softly .

" Lucas , this blood counts as me paying back every bit of that so - called kindness you gave me over the past seven years . " He didn't turn around . He only waved his hand impatiently . " Enough . Stop playing the tragic heroine . Go back and rest . " Abigail walked out of the hospital . Outside , rain poured down . 76.43 % 18.19 Chapter 5 288 Voucher She stepped into it , unable to tell whether the wetness on her face was rain or tears . 98 44 % Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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