Chapter 100\u00a0<\/p>\n
When William came downstairs that morning, Emily was already sitting in the living room, walking stick in hand, fuming, and waiting for him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment she saw him, she barked, \u201cYou little bastard, get over here!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
William looked like he hadn\u2019t slept well, exhaustion clear in his eyes. He took a sip of black coffee, \u201cWhat is it now, Your Majesty?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily\u2019s face was red with anger. \u201cTell me. Do you love Scarlet or Nicole?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAt your age, you still like to gossip?\u201d William replied absentmindedly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She exploded. \u201cDon\u2019t give me that attitude! What did you promise me back then, huh? And what did you actually do? Look at how badly you\u2019ve treated Scarlet! I don\u2019t care what you do, but you\u2019re going to cut things off with Nicole and go apologize to Scarlet!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHaven\u2019t you stirred up enough trouble in this family already?\u201d William downed the remaining half cup of coffee like it was poison, slipped on his suit jacket, and prepared to leave. \u201cStay out of my business from now on.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily was so furious that she grabbed the teacup off the coffee table and hurled it at him. William didn\u2019t even dodge, but unfortunately for Emily, she missed. The cup smashed past him, splashing a few drops of tea onto his crisp suit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
William clicked his tongue. He was usually meticulous, but that day, he couldn\u2019t be bothered to go upstairs and change. He took the towel a housekeeper handed him, casually wiped the stain, then tossed it aside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re practically already going blind, yet you still want to throw things like this. Do you want me to stand closer so you can hit me properly?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily grew even angrier. She jumped up and raised her walking stick. \u201cI\u2019ll beat you to death, you brat!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can scold me, but don\u2019t insult yourself.\u201d William reached out and caught the walking stick, then helped her back onto the couch. \u201cWorry less, eat well, sleep well, and focus on living to 120 years old. Don\u2019t bother with anything else.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He bent down and kissed the top of her graying head. \u201cBe good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emily was left fuming. Her anger lodged in her chest, unable to fully let it out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Bentley had been parked across from the courthouse for nearly half an hour, When that slender figure finally appeared, Lester glanced back at the man in the back seat. William sat with his legs crossed, staring through the window at the building opposite, completely still.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlet stood at the entrance of the courthouse in a white\u2013collared coat. The wind messed up her long, dark hair, strands flying around in the air. She checked her watch several times, her frown growing deeper.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lester asked cautiously, \u201cMr. Wilson, are you going in? Mrs. Cooper looks like she\u2019s getting anxious.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
William didn\u2019t seem to hear him, maintaining the same posture. It wasn\u2019t until Scarlet appeared to be getting cold and breathed into her hands that he finally moved. He opened the car door and stepped out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They had agreed to meet at 9:00 am. It was already five minutes past that. Couldn\u2019t he even be punctual for a divorce?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlet dialed William\u2019s number. After two rings, he picked up. She barked, \u201cCan\u2019t you be on time for once?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Traffic sounded in the background. William\u2019s voice sounded lazy amidst the noise. \u201cWhat\u2019s the rush? What do you lose if we get divorced two minutes later?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlet, worried he might pull something again, frowned. \u201cI lose two minutes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
The great Dr. Benson\u2019s time is so precioses.\u201d William scoffed. \u201cThen what should I do? How about I stand outside and wait for you for two minutes to return them to you. Fair?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlet was speechless. What kind of stupid logic was that?\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, she sensed something and turned toward the sidewalk The trees by the roadside were bare and bleak William\u2019s tall figure, wrapped in a black coat, fit seamlessly into the desolate winter backdrop.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He hung up, crossed the street, and walked toward her. When he reached her, Scarlet put away her phone and turned around. \u201cLet\u2019s go in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside the courthouse, Scarlet read through the agreement and signed her name in the lower right comer without hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
William watched her the entire time. Only after she finished signing did he speak \u201cYou\u2019re not going to look it over more carefully? Aren\u2019t you worried I hid some trap for you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAren\u2019t you being generous? You gave me the Wolke Bay apartment, and the compensation is double what we agreed on back then,\u201d Scarlet said, sliding the papers toward him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
William studied her for a moment, saying nothing more. He picked up the pen and signed his name. There were three copies in total, one to file with the court.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The clerk followed procedure and asked a few questions, most of which Scarlet answered. William didn\u2019t say much, but he cooperated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After submitting the paperwork and completing the registration, the clerk informed them, \u201cThere\u2019s a 30\u2013day waiting period. After that, you have another 30 days to apply for the divorce certificate. If you don\u2019t come within that time, the application\u00a0<\/p>\n
will be withdrawn \u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once outside, William said, \u201cI\u2019ll send you home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not necessary,\u201d Scarlet replied. \u201cI\u2019ve already called a car.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She started down the steps when William called out from behind, \u201cScarlet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned back and saw him standing on the steps, looking at her with a deep gaze. She waited for a few seconds before saying, \u201cIf you have nothing to say, I\u2019m leaving\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
William said, \u201cI\u2019m going abroad for a few days. When you have time, have Chris go with you to handle the property transfer.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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