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    Katelyn’s words sparked a final ray of hope for Neil amidst his dire circumstances. Without wavering, he said, “Tell me. Commit to doing it, even if it means returning to your side.” His gaze was filled with resolve.


    However, his deration swiftly cooled the warmth in Katelyn’s eyes. Lise was expecting his child. How could he make such a promise?


    The mockery in her eyes was unmistakable. Neil grimaced, realizing his mistake.


    “Don’t fret. Lise and her child won’tpromise your position. But then again, had you revealed your true self sooner, I would have avoided such profound losses.”


    It seemed as though he wasying all the me on Katelyn. The figure was not insignificant. It stretched into the tens of billions.


    A smaller firm would have folded under such a burden.


    Only the strong foundation and international investments of the Wheeler Group kept him afloat.


    While he resented Lise for her betrayal, his deeper animosity was directed towards Katelyn. Had she disclosed her identity sooner, perhaps they wouldn’t have faced all the troubles that followed.


    Katelyn recognized his intentions, her scorn growing sharper, her stare cutting like ice. “So you’re saying this is all my fault?”


    Neil tensed, his fists clenching at his sides, then gradually rxed. “I just can’t grasp why you’ve kept your real identity hidden all this while.”


    Katelyn replied, “That’s my affair. I don’t owe you any exnations.” She was running out of patience, but remembering her goals, she endured and continued engaging with Neil.


    A glimmer of bitterness and reluctance shed in Neil’s eyes as he intently observed her face.


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    Recent stresses had noticeably thinned her out.


    Her face was small and exquisitely refined, her eyes gleaming like precious stones.


    Her features were so wless and striking that even in in pajamas, she still appeared stunning.


    Since their separation, Katelyn had blossomed anew—now more vibrant and striking than ever.


    Had she shown such vibrance sooner, Neil would never have cheated on her with Lise.


    Though reluctant, he kept his business priorities in mind. “What were those three conditions you mentioned?”


    Regardless of Neil’s internal struggle, Katelyn said inly, “It’s straightforward. I’m not after the shares of yourpany, but I want double the previous price.”


    Neil clenched his jaw in frustration.


    The usual price for coboration with Iris was five billion dors. Doubling that would push it to ten billion dors.


    Neil’spany was already facing chaos. Where would he find such a vast amount?


    He wouldn’t have offered her hispany’s shares if he had any other ess to more funds.


    A flicker of hesitation crossed his face, which Katelyn picked up on instantly. Her smile was sharp with mockery. “If you can’t pull it together, you might as well leave.”


    Neil bit back his irritation. “No. Transfer the funds to your ount after we sign the contract.”


    Katelyn nodded, taking her time. “The second condition is for you to hold a press conference to confess your infidelity in our marriage and offer a sincere apology for the damage you’ve caused me.”


    She was tired of the rampant online spection.


    Many even suggested she was the one who cheated first, prompting Neil’s infidelity as retaliation.


    She was bothered by the gossip, but she couldn’t let Vincent’s reputation suffer because of her.


    This demand was clearly easierpared to the first. Given the Wheeler Group’s current standing, what more did Neil have left to lose?


    Even if his reputation soured further, what difference did it make? At worst, people wouldbel him unfaithful.


    Without hesitation, Neil agreed and inquired, “And the third?”


    Katelyn stood with her arms folded, a smile ying on her lips. “I want a divorce right now.”


    The moment Katelyn spoke those words, Neil’s fists tightened at his sides.


    His eyes, deep and troubled, locked onto Katelyn. His voiceced with reluctance. “Are you certain? Once the papers are signed, it’s irreversible.”


    “Since the day you cheated, there’s no reversing course for us.” Katelyn scoffed, still baffled by Neil’s thoughts. Did he really expect her to remain loyal while he was already with Lise?


    Jerks always failed to see how despicable their actions were and how repulsive their thoughts could be.


    “Do these three things, and I’ll work with you,” Katelyn said gravely.


    Her conditions wereid out, and now the decision was entirely in Neil’s hands.


    After a long pause, Neil finally clenched his jaw and said, “Alright. Let’s do this.”


    Katelyn checked her watch. It was nearly nine o’clock. “The divorce court opens soon. If we leave now, we can be the first ones there.”


    With that, she closed the door, quickly returning dressed in casual attire.


    Neil looked on, mixed emotions crossing his face, as if he wanted to say more but ultimately held back.


    His car was right outside. He walked over, opened the door, and with a note of surrender, said, “Let’s go.”


    Katelyn took the car keys and headed the other way. “I’ll drive myself.”


    The thought of Neil and Lise possibly being intimate in his car disgusted her.


    This was her final interaction with Neil. With that thought, she felt a burden lift.


    Their cars arrived one after the other at the divorce court. It was still early, and they were indeed the first ones there for the divorce.


    Katelyn handed the necessary documents to the clerk through the window.


    The clerk looked at them, taken aback, and couldn’t resist saying, “You both look so young and seem like such a good match. Are you sure about this? I think you should go back and think it over carefully.”


    Katelyn’s response was firm. She had been waiting for this day and was eager to move on. “We’re certain. We want a divorce.”


    The clerk remained silent but nced at Neil.


    It was obvious that Neil was holding back his emotions. It was clear that Katelyn was determined to go through with the divorce.


    To the clerk, Katelyn and Neil seemed like they were meant to be together. How could they be heading for a split after three years of marriage? “Why not think it over? This isn’t child’s y.”


    Neil’s hands tightened at his sides, as if grasping for ast flicker of hope. He knew plenty of CEOs who had done worse, yet their spouses had chosen to stay with them. Only Katelyn deemed it inexcusable. Couldn’t she show some leniency?


    Before Neil could utter a word, Katelyn said firmly, “A man who cheats on his wife is repulsive to even look at.”


    Her eyes were full of scorn and disdain. To her, loyalty was a fundamental moral requirement. Compromising her principles was not an option.


    Neil’s expression darkened further. The clerk sighed in resignation and stamped their documents.


    Clutching the newly issued divorce certificate, Katelyn felt genuinely free for the first time, like a bird finally escaping its cage. She had once been so naive, believing she could win Neil’s heart with sincerity and love.


    She had even thought that divorce was a simple solution when love faded. It always seemed so wless, yet facing the reality of divorce showed her just how arduous it was. Every divorcee felt as though they had been put through the mill.


    She walked briskly, unburdened, and even snapped a selfie with her divorce certificate.


    She wanted to proim her newfound freedom to the world! Neil trailed behind, and with each joyful step she took, his difort intensified.


    Just as Katelyn reached for her car door, Neil called out from behind, “Wait!”


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