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Damian tightened his grip, and Claudine’s wrist felt as if it were about to break, sending waves of excruciating pain. through her. 

But Damian, now blinded by rage, didn’t even realize how hard he was squeezing. 

“Claudine, if you dare say a word, I will make you regret it!” 

If Audrey’s identity were ever exposed, all the years he had spent protecting her and her daughter would be for noth- ing. 

He would never allow such a thing to happen. 

Looking at the reckless woman before him, Damian realized that he must have been blinded by desire to ever think of having a future with her. 

She was nothing but a pretty face, always jealous and petty! 

Claudine’s wrist was now so numb with pain that she could barely feel it, and tears welled up in her eyes from the physical agony. 

She didn’t bother to wipe them away. 

She wanted to remember what this man looked like now, how cruel he could be for the sake of another woman, as if he wanted to tear her apart. 

“If you dare say a single word, I will make you regret it for the rest of your life!” 

At this moment, Claudine laughed, tears spilling from her eyes as she did. 

She had already lost a child. 

What else could possibly make her regret for a lifetime? 

“The only thing I regret is marrying you!” 

Damian narrowed his eyes and yanked her closer to him. 

“I can make you regret even more! 

Tell me, what do you think your mother would do if she found out you had a half–brother? As for your grandfather, his situation is only temporary–the investigation team hasn’t left Reedport yet. 

“Do you think, if I make a move, your father will help you? 

Or do you think your brother could be a match for me?” 

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Claudine was so furious that her body trembled uncontrollably. 

Her eyes were red as she stared at Damian. 

“Don’t look at me like that!” 

Damian reached out, tucking her loose hair behind her ear, his cold hand caressing her face. 

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“You’ve always minded that I wouldn’t make your identity public. Now, whatever you want, I can give it to you. 

“As for that PhD, stop making things hard for yourself. You’re not cut out for it. Just be ‘Mrs. Barrette‘ and don’t be too greedy!” 

How could Claudine not realize that Damian was just giving her a carrot after the stick! 

He had never seen her as a wife, but as someone to order around, a servant, an employee. 

In Damian’s eyes, Claudine was nothing but a pretty face, and he even thought her pursuing a PhD would embarrass the Barrette family. 

“Damian! I will never agree!” 

Claudine lifted her head, like a trapped beast refusing to admit defeat. 

“You can go ahead and expose my father’s affair if you want. As for my grandfather, a clear conscience fears no slan- der–there’s nothing to be afraid of! 

“This marriage, I am ending it!” 

Claudine now knew that Damian had something he cared about even more. 

His sudden anxiety could only mean she had hit his weak spot. 

That woman really mattered to him! 

“If you don’t want me to make a scene, sign the divorce agreement!” 

After loving Damian for so many years, Claudine naturally knew what he valued most, and she knew exactly where to strike. 

Damian never expected that one day he would be defeated by Claudine. 

His eyes narrowed, and the veins throbbing at his temples betrayed his anger. 

At this moment, he didn’t even try to figure out whether his rage was because of Claudine’s defiance or her determina- tion to divorce him. 

He was a businessman; he had faced all kinds of opponents at the negotiating table. 

He quickly came up with a counteroffer. 

“Divorce is possible!” 

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Damian let go of her, picked up a napkin, and wiped his fingers with an air of aristocratic disdain. 

The gesture was deeply humiliating. 

Claudine’s chin was already red, but Damian showed not a trace of pity. 

“Move back in first, cooperate with the company’s publicity, and after six months, I’ll sign the divorce papers.” 

Six months would be enough for him to complete the internal restructuring of the group. 

With that, he casually tossed the napkin onto the table. 

On the table, there was still the steak he had cut for Claudine. 

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Claudine knew that with Damian’s temperament, if she pushed too hard, she might not gain anything–he might really do something extreme. 

“Three months! I’ll cooperate and make public appearances, but I won’t move back in. When it’s over, I want half 

your assets.” 

Damian frowned. 

There was no way he would give her that much! 

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