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Elena. Of course. She sat on Ace’s desk, looking far too comfortable.
Elena turned to look at me as I entered and a smile formed on her face.
*Ashley…” she said sweetly, her voice dripping with false sincerity.
I frowned, turning my gaze away from her while she stood up.
*I hope you don’t misunderstand. I was just here to discuss some work with Ace.”
My jaw clenched. Misunderstand? There was nothing left to misunderstand.
“Elena, you can leave now,” Ace said, his tone calm but firm.
She nodded, casting one last glance my way. “I’ll see you later, Ace.” Her eyes were fixed on me as she walked out, brushing past me with a knowing smirk
Danny, who had been hovering nervously near the door, looked between Ace and me before Ace waved him off. “Close the door on your way out.”
Once we were alone, Ace leaned back in his chair, his dark eyes meeting mine
“Have you checked the time?” he asked. “It’s already afternoon! You’re three hours late!” his voice was full of annoyance, and I could feel it. He had no concern for me.
I sighed, scoffing at my stupidity.
“What’s with your behaviour? Can you
keep work and personal matters different?”
“I can’t “His eyes widened and he looked at me in disbelief.
“You’re making things out of nowhere.” He said, loosening his tie. “Fine. Tell me, where were you yesterday? Did you sleep on the streets?”
I laughed then replied to him. “My personal life is none of your business, Ace. I’m here for one thing and o thing only “I stepped forward, placing the resignation letter on his desk. “Sign it.”
I was just here to completely break things with him: both work, and personal. I wanted nothing to do with him. His eyes flicked to the letter before returning to me, and then, he grabbed it wanting to shred it to pieces. “Don’t you dare,” I snapped, stepping closer
His hand halted with his eyes fixed on me. “What exactly can you do if I don’t approve of it, Ashley?”
I squared my shoulders, meeting his gaze head–on. “I’ll tell everyone I’m your wife. Let’s see how the board reacts to knowing their perfect CEO has been hiding a five–year marriage.”
The comer or this monedas, ugns eyes darkened. YOU WOUIUIL.
“You can try it,” I challenged, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside me.
Ace leaned forward, his tone low and dangerous. “You want to play games? Is this another way you’re trying to get my attention?” I laughed. Even until this moment, he thought I couldn’t let go of him. “Fine. But let’s see how long you can keep it up. When you’re out of options, when no one else will hire you, you’ll come running back. And just know that, I won’t make things easy for you.”
I smiled, my heart filled with disdain. This was the man I married, and supported when he was nothing.
Did he even ever believe in me? My heart throbbed in pain as all the memories of us shattered. Our marriage was
nothing but a shackle to him.
I watched silently as Ace approved my resignation.
When he was done, I gulped and handed him the divorce papers, taking it out of my purse. “Here take this.”
Ace’s eyes squinted with curiosity, “What is this?” he asked.
*Divorce agreement, as I promised yesterday,” I replied and instantly the frown on Ace’s face deepened.
“How long are you going to keep this you Ashley?” Ace yelled as he shred the papers without even looking at it. “Can you please stop making it a big deal?”
“Don’t you also want-“As I was about to question him Ace interrupted me
“Stop it, Ashley. This is my office and I am not going to talk about anything personal. If you want to really divorce me then give me the papers at home.” Ace’s face darkened as he stood up, filled with anger.
Frowning, I simply nodded. It was just bringing the papers to his home.
