Chapter <b>323 </b>


    N didn’t pay any attention to rk as she walked right past him.


    Unexpectedly, rk followed her to her car. “N, if you just take the flowers and breakfast, I’ll leave.”


    N frowned, barely holding back the urge to snap at him.


    Just as she was about to respond, an angry voice cut through the air. “rk, stay away from N!”


    Both rk and N turned to see Gabriel approaching.


    A flicker of surprise crossed rk’s face before he forced a smile. “Gabriel, what are you doing here?”


    Gabriel’s expression was cold and unyielding. “You and N are divorced. Stay away from her, or you’ll have to deal with me!”


    rk’s smile faded slightly, and his tone chilled. “What happens between N and me is none of your business. Don’t forget, you’re just her stepbrother. Don’t think too highly of yourself!”


    Gabriel’s face darkened immediately.


    Before he could reply, the sound of an engine starting broke the tense silence–N had driven off without saying another word.


    The two men stood there, locked in a dark re.


    rk scoffed, then turned and walked away.


    Gabriel narrowed his eyes as he watched rk leave.


    …


    rk pulled up to the courthouse at 9:00 a.m. sharp.


    After waiting over ten minutes without any sign of Jordyn, his patience began to wear thin.


    He called her. “When are you getting here? Even if you don’t show up today, I have plenty of ways to make you agree to the divorce!”


    There was a brief pause before Jordyn’s voice came through. “I’m not going to divorce you.”


    “Jordyn, don’t push your luck while I’m still willing to talk nicely,” rk warned.


    “I met with Mr. Durantst night. He agreed to coborate with yourpany. Are you sure you still want a divorce?” Jordyn asked.


    Albert Durant, whom she mentioned, was a former client of the Sumner Group. Jordyn had been his point <b>of </b>contact back when she worked as a secretary.


    Since rk took over Cyrus‘pany, he had been trying to secure a partnership with Albert<b>, </b>but thetter had consistently refused to meet him. Securing this partnership could resolve thepany’s current issues.


    How could Jordyn, just a lowly secretary, have managed to change Albert’s mind?


    <b>+25 </b><b>Bonus </b>


    “Jordyn, are you making this up because you don’t want a divorce? Do you really think I’ll believe this nonsense? “rk questioned.


    Jordyn knew rk wouldn’t trust her easily, so she calmly replied, “Mr. Durant has already signed the contract. I have it here. If you don’t believe me, you cane and see it for yourself.”


    She hung up immediately after.


    rk considered the situation for a moment before starting the car. If Jordyn was trying to trick him, he’d make sure she regretted it.


    Half an hourter, rk arrived at Jordyn’s ce.


    As soon as he entered the living room, Jordyn handed him a folder.


    rk opened it. As he skimmed through, his expression shifted from cold disbelief to surprise, finally settling into joy.


    He looked at Jordyn with newfound warmth in his eyes. “Jordyn, how did you pull this off?”


    “I’m only willing to help you if we stay married. If you still want a divorce-” Jordyn began.


    Before she could finish, rk interrupted, “Forget the divorce. I was just angry. I won’t bring it up again<b>, </b>ever!” But Jordyn didn’t believe him. She knew rk too well. He was a man who would do anything to get what he wanted. If he could stay married for the sake of a contract today, he could just as easily abandon her for something else tomorrow.


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    Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.