hapter 9 Chapter 9 Rosalie scoffed , deliberately provoking him , Having second thoughts now that were at the finish line exzed Im not wh a bad wife after all ? She knew Julian wasnt someone who could be easily manipulated by cheap tricks .
But he was also a man of immense pride -arrogant to the core , like so many men born into old money families .
And if there was one thing futian coddi where , it was losing face .
Her words hit their mark .
Julian couldnt just let it slide , especially with so many of his employees around .
Sure enough , the moment the words left her lips , Julians already dark expression turned even more or Without a word , he strode toward her , his presence sharp and oppressive .
Rosalie saw him move but didnt bother waiting .
She simply turned and made her way toward the parking lot , her heek clicking against the pavement with an unhurried rhythm .
She reached her car and pulled the door open only for it to be stopped midway .
A strong hand pressed against the edge , preventing her from getting in .

She lifted her gaze and met Julians eyes cold , assessing , brimming with unspoken tension .
Still have something to say ? she asked , arching a brow , a lazy smile curving her lips .
What exactly are you playing at ? His voice was deep , rich , laced with an authority that came naturally to him an innate pressure that made people instinctively fall in line .
Rosalie had once loved the sound of his voice .
Every word he spoke had felt like music , each syllable carrying a weight that drew her in .
But Julian had always been stingy with his words , especially when it came to her .
He hardly ever engaged in conversation with her , and when he did , it was always brief .
If he could say something in one word , he wouldnt waste two .
Ill buy the five percent of Galloway Groups shares that Grandfather left you at market price .
No need for you to gift it to me , Julian said , his piercing gaze locked onto her face , searching for any flicker of hesitation , any trace of pretense in her indifferent expression .

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But whether she had mastered the art of concealment too well , or whether she had genuinely let go and given up on the marriage , there was nothing for him to find .
Her expression remained almost completely unchanged while he spoke .
It was as though she were entirely indifferent to him .
Julian swallowed his frustration and continued , his voice steady but laced with underlying tension , Since were getting divorced , I wont shortchange you .
Youll get whats rightfully yours .
So , theres no need to put on an act and pretend to be so selfless in front of me .
Rosalie couldnt help but laugh at his self righteous assumption sharp , incredulous , with a trace of biting amusement .
Julian , I already signed the divorce papers .
I was waiting at the courthouse , ready to end this marriage .
If you hadnt stood me up , wed already be divorced .

So tell me , exactly who am I supposed to be pretending for ? You ? Her gaze locked onto his grim , brooding eyes , unwavering and fearless .
A slow smile curled on her lips as she added , I spent a whole year by your side , and it still wasnt enough to change your mind .
Do you really think a little generosity now would suddenly make you reconsider ? Or is it that you dont even trust your own resolve ? For a moment , Julian found himself completely caught off guard by her question , unable to muster a single retort .
1/2 14:55 Mon , 3 Mar Chapter 9 She was right .
If he had truly made up his mind to divorce her , then even if she had handed over everything she owned , it wouldnt have swayed him in the slightest .
He thought , his mind turning over the implications , So she really does want this divorce ? Shes even more eager than I am ? She went to the courthouse first thing in the morning , waited for me , and when I didnt show , she tracked me down at the company ? For a fleeting moment , something in him resisted the conclusion , but he crushed that impulse before it could take shape .
So youre really going through with this ? His voice , usually so composed and cutting , carried an almost imperceptible rasp , a crack in the icy veneer .
You dont want anything at all ? From the very beginning , he had never believed that Rosalie married him without expecting something in return .
But now , she was willingly giving up everything that should have been hers .
And for the first time , the certainty he had always clung to his ironclad belief about her began to waver , just the slightest bit .
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