Chapter 5

Instantly.

Everyone in the office stopped what they were doing and looked at me in unison.

Shock filled everyone's eyes.

And I, holding that "immediate termination notice," charged straight into the conference room.

At that very moment.

All the company's executives and supervisors were in an early meeting.

My arrival was clearly very inappropriate.

The executives in the conference room frowned one after another, somewhat disgusted with this clueless young woman.

That's right.

Three years as Lucas's mate.

Not a single person in his company knew what his wife looked like.

Including Isabella.

Among those present, only Lucas showed some surprise in his eyes when he saw me.

But he didn't speak.

The first to speak was still the meeting host, Isabella.

Isabella lifted her chin, her sophisticated, mature face expressing utter disdain and impatience: "What's so important it couldn't wait?"

I wasn't polite: "Ms. Rodriguez, did you deliberately fire me because I said you were Mr. Lawson's homewrecker?"

The others present looked at Isabella with slightly surprised expressions.

Isabella's face stiffened, apparently not expecting a small administrative assistant to be so bold.

She narrowed her eyes and said: "Since you already know, why bother asking?"

There was no point in her denying it.

There was plenty of gossip in the company.

To silence the masses, you had to make an example.

And in her view, I was that chicken to be killed to scare the monkeys.

I met Isabella's eyes and raised my voice: "I'm sorry, Ms. Rodriguez. I shouldn't have said you were Mr. Lawson's homewrecker!"

Isabella's expression was somewhat awkward, but she still held firm, crossing her arms and looking down: "Apologizing now is too late!"

I looked at Lucas.

His face was dark, clearly displeased.

But what right did he have to be displeased?

He was the one who lost face first.

I sneered coldly: "It's not too late at all. I'll clear Ms. Rodriguez's name right now!"

I pulled open the door behind me, raising my voice even higher: "Although Ms. Rodriguez knew Lucas had a mate and still slept with him, she's of course not Mr. Lawson's homewrecker! After all, she's about to be promoted to the main position! I, Alpha Lucas's actual mate, am signing divorce papers right now to fulfill your love!"

My announcement made Isabella's face turn from green to white.

The people present also realized my identity.

Isabella too.

Everyone looked at Lucas.

Lucas was already furious. One year of dating, three years as mates... this was the first time I'd seen Lucas angry.

"Have you caused enough trouble!"

How could it be enough?

I wanted to be dignified too.

But you wouldn't let me!

"I have no other demands," I pushed the document in front of Lucas. "Sign it."

Lucas glanced at the document title.

"Divorce Agreement."

He froze.

Isabella's composure had already faltered, but seeing the document, she gained some confidence.

"You—what do you mean?"

I looked at her, then at Lucas: "I mean, I'm done playing games with you two."

Lucas stared at the agreement, then looked up at me: "Sophia, are you serious?"

"What else?" I smiled. "I'm not a recycling center. I don't handle garbage."

Isabella's eyes flashed with wild joy, but she suppressed it, leaning close to Lucas and whispering: "She's walking away with nothing. I've read the agreement. You can sign it."

Lucas ignored her, only looking at me: "Think carefully. Rejection—"

"I've thought very carefully," I interrupted him. "Compared to continuing as your mate, I'd rather walk away with nothing. But today, I'm only signing the divorce agreement. As for rejection... that's between us, not something to resolve here today. I need time."

I looked at everyone present and raised my voice:

"Everyone here is a witness. Today, I, Sophie, want the divorce. I'm the one who doesn't want him anymore. As for the reason—"

The conference room was deathly silent.

I put away my phone and looked at Lucas: "Now, can you sign?"