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Draven was curious about what happened between her and Troy. Of course he was-Troy was his brother and someone he couldn\u2019t stand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now that the divorce was final, Ayla felt she needed to explain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla didn\u2019t like opening up to people. Her divorce was personal, and Draven was only her boss. They weren\u2019t even close.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But she still told him. Maybe she was also telling herself, reminding herself again and again to never repeat the same mistake twice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla mocked, \u201cTroy never thought he did anything wrong. Good for him. At least it helps me know I won\u2019t have any regrets after the divorce. I won\u2019t look back.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
What she hated most was when a man pretended to be heartbroken after a breakup, acting like he still cared, as if a fake show of love could cover all the hurt he caused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Too many women fall for that act. They forgive, again and again. And as long as the guy pretends well enough, he gets to keep control.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the world isn\u2019t that generous. Hurt is still hurt.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The person who was hurt has the right to never forgive, no matter how the other begs. If you don\u2019t forgive, then you don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So in Ayla\u2019s eyes, the only good thing Troy ever did was that he never loved her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Because of that, he didn\u2019t cling to her. Troy didn\u2019t pretend to care. He let her get the divorce certificate without causing a scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t have to face another fake, gentle speech from him. She didn\u2019t have to feel disgusted again. She didn\u2019t have to let him deepen the damage their marriage had already caused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And honestly, Ayla was a person who felt deeply. If Troy ever pretended to be loving while tricking her again, she had no idea how she would react.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was ironic. Troy never loved her, but that became the only \u201cgood\u201d thing she could remember about him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Other than that, there was nothing warm between them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The divorce was always going to happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If there was one moment worth remembering, it was the time he saved her life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nothing else.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Ayla finished telling the story, she looked up and met Draven\u2019s eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had been watching her the whole time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Draven\u2019s gaze was always sharp and steady, but when he focused on someone, it felt even heavier, almost overwhelming.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla couldn\u2019t handle that kind of attention. She looked away and frowned a little. There was something she needed to ask him. \u201cMr. Storm about Martin\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven understood her worry. \u201cIf you don\u2019t want to tell him, then don\u2019t.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cReally?\u201d Ayla asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then she saw him give a cold smile. \u201cA marriage and a divorce are not your burden alone. Troy is responsible too. If someone needs to face Grandpa\u2019s questions, that\u2019s on him, not you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He said exactly what she had been thinking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla wasn\u2019t afraid to face the old man. Last time she went to Martin, it was to push Troy to agree to the divorce. But since Troy had cooperated, she didn\u2019t need to complain again. The only thing left was informing him about the divorce.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And that was something both husband and wife should handle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla thought about this and called Troy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He picked up almost instantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Troy had never answered her calls this fast before.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla said, \u201cYou can explain the divorce to your grandpa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Troy had thought she called to check if he was hurt. When he realized she didn\u2019t care, anger rushed up inside him. \u201cI don\u2019t need you to tell me that. I\u2019ve been wanting to tell Grandpa I\u2019m getting a divorce.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla let out a cold laugh. \u201cGood. Then I won\u2019t worry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She hung up and blocked his number right away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then she snapped a picture of her divorce certificate and posted it on Instagram.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not many people knew she and Troy had been secretly married, so she made the post visible only to the few who did know.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After that, Ayla got ready to step out of the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the Bentley suddenly moved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She asked, \u201cMr. Storm, where are you going? I can drive.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was Monday. Even though she had taken the day off, she still had to act like a proper secretary when her boss was right beside her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMy hand needs medicine. You\u2019re coming with me,\u201d Draven said, giving her no room to argue.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ayla nodded. \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I\u2019m giving you a gift.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI get a gift?\u201d Ayla blinked, surprised. \u201cWhat for?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven turned his head and looked at her. \u201cTo celebrate you having a divorce.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla couldn\u2019t help but laugh. \u201cMr. Storm, you\u2019re too polite. You don\u2019t need to give me anything.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m the first person who confirmed you managed to get a divorce. That deserves a gift.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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+10 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
In that moment, Ayla suddenly understood why Draven had friends even though he acted like he didn\u2019t need anyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was cold, yes, but he was also very thoughtful.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She then remembered their earlier agreement. \u201cBefore this, I asked for your help because I was scared to face Troy alone. I was afraid he wouldn\u2019t agree to the divorce. But now it\u2019s done, and I don\u2019t have that pressure anymore. So about our deal, maybe we can-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven saw right through her. His voice turned cold. \u201cUsing me and tossing me aside once you\u2019re done?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla froze. \u201cNo, I wouldn\u2019t do that to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven gave her a calm, sharp look. \u201cTroy won\u2019t let you go that easily.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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