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Harriet had just replied to a work WhatsApp message. She put her phone aside and said, “It’s probably the pressure from his parents. He’s been dragging things out and still hasn’t signed the papers.”
She added, “I thought you didn’t need a birth certificate for al
divorce, so it would be easier. But it’s been almost a month, and
he still says the project isn’t done yet.”
The HR manager from Galaxy Innovations had called her just
yesterday, asking about her situation and when she could start,
so she was a bit anxious to report to Galaxy Innovations as
soon as possible.
Besides, she had already given Ellsworth more than enough.
time.
Across from Harriet, Kathie listened and said, “It’s definitely not
because of my parents. Ells isn’t that obedient. If he were, you
two wouldn’t have come to this point-my parents would have
had grandkids by now.”
“And as for the project, Ells’s major projects were signed ages
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ago. He could go years without new deals and be fine. Plus, the
government partnership-there’s a press conference in the next
couple of days.”
Hearing Kathie’s words, Harriet paused with her fork and looked
up at her.
So all the time she had someone keeping an eye on Ellsworth’s side, it was for nothing-the projects had been signed long ago.
But just a few days ago, he told her they weren’t, and that it
would take another half a month.
Seeing Harriet’s surprised look, Kathie said offhandedly, “Hara, you’ve been fooled by Ells again.”
Looking at Kathie, Harriet was at a loss for words.
With an innocent look, Harriet listened as Kathie added, “He
probably thinks you’re easy to put off, and he doesn’t want to get divorced. Ells is the most selfish person ever.”
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Even though Kathie had told her all this, Harriet kept her composure and didn’t mention it to Ellsworth when she got home.
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He had already signed the contracts, and with the press conference and groundbreaking ceremony coming up, Ellsworth wouldn’t be able to hide it for much longer.
Sure enough, the next morning, the Townsend Group held a press conference in Silver Creek District, announcing their strategic partnership. Harriet watched the live broadcast from
her office.
“For the development of Silver Creek District, all relevant parties and the Townsend Group will uphold the highest standards and quality requirements to complete the project, and we welcome supervision from all departments and the public,”
Among the group, Ellsworth was the youngest, with the best
presence and the strongest aura.
In the crowd, he was the most dazzling.
On such occasions, Ellsworth could have brought Harriet,
because she was not only his wife but also the vice president of
the Townsend Group.
But Ellsworth didn’t bring Harriet. He hadn’t even told her about
the event.
In the live broadcast of the press conference, Harriet saw many
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company executives and leaders, as well as her father-in-law
Colin. Everyone was all smiles, except Colin, whose expression soured whenever he looked at Ellsworth.
Harriet also saw Kelsey at the press conference, always by Ellsworth’s side, as if she were his wife.
Watching the live stream with a calm expression, Harriet was quiet, silently watching the press conference without saying a
word.
After all, she had never been a part of Ellsworth’s world.
He could keep up the act for a while, but not forever.
No matter how hard he tried to cover things up lately, it could never withstand the natural course of forgetting.
As the press conference was about to end, Harriet turned off the news video, reached for the documents beside her, and
continued working calmly.
This time, the divorce agreement should finally be signed. She
should be able to report to Galaxy Innovations and do what she
truly wanted.
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“Mr. Townsend, congratulations.”
“Mr. Townsend, congratulations.”
After the press conference, Ellsworth received many
congratulations, both in person and over the phone.
After finishing another call, Ellsworth scrolled through his call
log. There were calls from everyone-except Harriet. He thought about calling her to share the news, but in the end, he gave up.
He was afraid that as soon as she answered, she’d bring up the
agreement and the divorce.
The company was lively, almost like New Year’s. Everyone was optimistic about the Townsend Group’s future and hoping for a bigger year-end bonus.
But whenever they ran into Harriet, their joy faded instantly. They greeted her politely, “Ms. Chavez.”
“Ms. Chavez.”
When greeting Harriet, everyone felt a bit sorry for her.
All the company’s executives and major shareholders had gone to the press conference today. Several vice presidents were
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there too-only Harriet hadn’t gone.
Harriet nodded slightly in response, as if she hadn’t noticed
everyone’s sympathy.
Even if she had, it didn’t really matter anymore.
Evening.
