Chapter 36\u00a0<\/p>\n
So everything Sienna had done over her three years of marriage to Clayton had been insignificant and not worth a mention.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It turned out she was nothing more than a premium housekeeper to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Well, at least a housekeeper got paid. All she got was room and board, and free spending money while she was married. After the divorce, she could not even take a single cent with her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna was so enraged that she wanted to lunge at Clayton and tear at his throat. \u201cWhat exactly do you want? If I hand over the card, get the necklace back, and leave without a dime, will you sign the papers?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton stood with one hand in his pocket while replying indifferently, \u201cI\u2019m not that heartless.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He paused and proposed, \u201cMove back in. You can keep that card. After the divorce, I\u2019ll give you an additional 50 million dollars.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna frowned. \u201cWhy do I have to move back? Isn\u2019t this arrangement fine as it is now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton reasoned coolly, \u201cIf you live here, Grandpa will find out we\u2019re getting divorced. If he gets agitated and it affects his health, are you going to take responsibility?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna gulped apprehensively.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, she confirmed carefully, \u201cSo\u2026 after Grandpa\u2019s surgery, you\u2019ll divorce me. On top of that, you\u2019ll also give me an extra 50 million dollars? If you\u2019re lying about this, you\u2019re the most shameless scoundrel to ever walk the earth.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton\u2019s expression remained stoic as he answered without hesitation, \u201cYes. If I don\u2019t divorce you when the time comes, I\u2019d be the vilest scoundrel.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna grinned slyly and waved her phone at him. \u201cDeal! I recorded that. Don\u2019t even think about backing out. If you do, I\u2019ll release the recording and let everyone know that the high and mighty Mr. Hale is a lying scoundrel.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton hadn\u2019t expected that she would record their conversation. It caught him a little off guard. Still, it didn\u2019t matter. There was no way he would be the one to regret it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna went upstairs and packed quickly. Last time, she had many bags when she moved out. But this time, she only took the essentials.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Michelle looked reluctant to let her leave as she leaned against the doorframe. \u201cAre you really leaving? Is he threatening you because I fought with Melody?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna zipped up the suitcase and pushed the zipper into its lock with a crisp click. \u201cGrandpa\u2019s in poor health. If he knew I moved out, he\u2019d overthink it. After he undergoes surgery, it\u2019ll be fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Michelle sighed. \u201cHow long will that take?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With Sienna around, there was no need to order takeout. Her house stayed clean, the meals were delicious, and there was company. She\u2019d been living the good life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAbout a month.\u201d Sienna dragged her suitcase toward the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Suddenly, Michelle went into full drama mode. She clung to the doorframe and waved at Sienna like a grief-stricken housewife bidding farewell to her husband leaving for war.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEnna, come back soon! Remember, I\u2019ll always be here waiting for you!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna turned back and scolded her amusedly, \u201cIt\u2019s not like we won\u2019t see each other. Stop being such a drama queen!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the car, Clayton and Sienna sat on opposite sides of the backseat. Neither said a word. There seemed to be an entire Milky Way between them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The silence was suffocating. Rowan, who was driving in front, felt uneasy. In an attempt to ease the tension, he hesitated between the two before choosing the more approachable person.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 36\u00a0<\/p>\n
212\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMrs. Hale, is that all your luggage?\u201d he asked, having only seen one suitcase.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna nodded. \u201cYeah. Some of my things are still at Mich\u2019s place. I\u2019ll be moving out eventually anyway, so I didn\u2019t bother hauling everything around.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton immediately seized the opportunity to make a sarcastic remark. \u201cYou really thought it through, didn\u2019t you? Are you planning to freeload at her place long-term?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna shot back, \u201cI\u2019m not freeloading! I cook for her. She welcomes me with open arms. When I left, she was all upset because she couldn\u2019t bear to see me go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she spoke, she shot Clayton a pointed glance. \u201cUnlike some people who don\u2019t know how to appreciate the true value of what they have.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTrue,\u201d Clayton said, raising an eyebrow. Then, he continued in a blunt and merciless tone, \u201cIndeed, it is hard to evaluate the actual value of the likes of you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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