?Chapter 517:


    Ellie had always believed she knew her limits around him, yet in this moment, she realized she had sorely underestimated his effect on her.


    “Mrs. Thorpe, won’t you plead for mercy?” Kaiden, despite the perspiration dotting his forehead, gently stroked her cheek, his thrusts betraying a firmness that contrasted with his tender gesture.


    Ellie, in a defiant move, averted her face, her eyes catching the daylight sneaking through a gap in the thick curtains, casting their situation in an almost absurd light.


    “Are you giving me sass?” After nting another kiss on her cheek, Kaiden’s gaze searched hers for submission. “Perhaps I’ve been too gentle with you, huh?”


    Ellie’s resistance, evident in her gritted teeth, eventually gave way to the overpowering sensations, and she softly called for mercy.


    “Address me as your husband, and you’ll be free,” he offered, his voiceced with challenge.


    Ellie remained silent, her emotions in turmoil.


    “If you don’tply, who’s to say what today will bring?” His implied threat sent a wave of fear through her.


    “Well… hus… band.” Uttering the title filled Ellie’s heart with an unexpected sorrow, revealing the depth of her inner conflict. The unspoken emotions had atst found their voice, marking a poignant goodbye for Ellie.


    That was the end of his rtionship with her.


    Completely drained, Ellie couldn’t muster the energy to shower, feeling as though her body was fragmented and worn out from overuse. Once Kaiden returned from his balcony smoke break, she seized the moment to suggest a decisive step.


    “We should head to the court.”


    “It’s closed now,” Kaiden replied without missing a beat.


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    Checking the wall clock, Ellie noted it was just three minutes past seven in the evening. The day had stretched far longer than she had anticipated, yet Kaiden seemed unfazed by the marathon they had endured. Unbelievable.


    “In that case, we should at least start drafting the divorce agreement,” she proposed, eager to avoid dragging out their separation.


    Kaiden’s response was as cold as the nce he cast her way. “Mywyer will handle the agreement and get in touch with you.”


    Ellie was firm in her stance. “I don’t want any assets. There’s no need forplications.”


    His mockery was palpable. “Afraid I’ll change my mind?” he quipped. Indeed, Ellie harbored such fears, but given the circumstances, it seemed unlikely Kaiden would prolong their divorce.


    “I know you are not stingy with women,” she stated. “I trust that with yourwyer’s efficiency, the agreement will be with me by tomorrow.”


    Kaiden had always been known for his generosity, whether gifting imperial green jade orvish sports cars. Even when Carole had caused a professional scandal, he had managed to resolve the issue seamlessly. Divorcing her and ensuring she received a portion of the assets was typical of Kaiden.


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