Chapter 4

The next morning, Ethan was already at the office, and I was left lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, feeling like I had failed yet again to start my day right.

My best friend Jessica called at the perfect time. "LV just got a new shipment. Let’s go check it out!"

"No way, I’m not even out of bed yet."

Jessica’s voice turned teasing. "Someone’s living the good life, huh?"

"Shut up! I’ve got real business to take care of today, let’s go another time."

Today, I was determined to talk to Ethan about the divorce!

After breakfast, I drove to his office. Over the years, Ethan's business had grown exponentially, and I hadn’t stepped foot in his company for a long time. Fortunately, the receptionist still recognized me.

But she didn’t seem to know Lily.

"Sorry, ma’am, but you need an appointment to see Mr. Carter. Without one, I can’t let you in."

Seeing Lily being shut down made me inwardly cheer. I strutted over, playing it cool. "Miss Chen, is Ethan in?"

The receptionist immediately bowed deeply. "Yes, Mrs. Carter. The CEO said you could go straight up whenever you like. I’ll get the elevator for you."

I shot Lily a smug look as I started to walk away, but she suddenly called out, "Can we talk?"

I pointed to the sofa by the window. "We can chat over there for a bit. I’m in a hurry."

Lily clenched her fists and, as soon as I sat down, blurted out, "You should divorce Ethan. He loves me."

"So what? I’m the one who’s Mrs. Carter now." I leaned back on the sofa, casually showing off my figure. "I’m the only one who can go straight to the top floor without an appointment. You, on the other hand, will have to wait your turn."

"Why are you clinging to Ethan?" Lily's forehead veins were practically popping out; she looked like she was about to attack me.

"There are security guards everywhere, so you’d better not try anything. But if you want me to divorce Ethan, that’s not impossible."

Lily's eyes flickered. "What do you want?"

"Two million, and I’ll divorce him immediately."

Lily looked utterly shocked. I continued, "I know it’s tough out there in showbiz, so let’s make it five million, and I’ll tell the press we split amicably. Seven million, and I’ll even claim we’ve been having issues for a long time."

"Your choice," I said, grinning.

"You’re shameless!" Lily spat. "Is money all you care about? How could you not appreciate someone as good as Ethan?"

What kind of logic is that?

"Do you need time to think it over? You’d better hurry, though, because if you don’t decide soon, I’ll raise the price. As soon as the money hits my account, I’ll start talking to Ethan about splitting our assets."

"You’re planning to take Ethan’s money when you divorce?"

Of course!