No Divorce? The Billionaire's Love Chase! novel Chapter 106

York nodded in agreement. "Fine. I won't interfere with you staying here. Just don't do anything rash."

Seeing him concede, Claudia finally let out a breath of relief.

In the next second, York seized the opportunity, lunging forward and pulling her back from the edge of the guardrail.

He held her tightly, his breathing ragged and uneven.

Ignoring her struggles, he scolded her in a low, harsh voice. "Do you have any idea how dangerous that was? What if you had fallen?"

Losing all control, Claudia thrashed and sobbed in his arms. "I'd rather die if I can't divorce you!"

York's embrace faltered for a second before tightening again.

He didn't speak, just closed his eyes and felt the warmth of her soft body in his arms.

In that moment, he finally believed her.

Claudia truly wanted a divorce.

Ignoring her protests, York drove her back to her apartment.

Late that night, downstairs from her building.

Claudia stood with red-rimmed eyes, refusing to let him come up. "Just call me when it's time to finalize the divorce."

York's gaze was heavy with worry.

He held her wrist, stopping her from leaving. "Claudia, I won't bother you for a while. Let's both take some time to cool down. But I will not agree to a divorce."

"Then we'll see each other in court."

Claudia pulled her hand free and walked into the elevator without a backward glance.

If they couldn't part amicably, they would become complete strangers.

The elevator doors slowly closed, and York's outstretched hand fell to his side.

Mark, who had been waiting nearby, approached cautiously. "Mr. Ferguson, the helicopter is ready. When will you and Mrs. Ferguson be departing?"

"Why didn't Claudia come back with you?" Sewell demanded.

York, radiating weariness, looked down and mumbled, "She's there for a professional development course. She can't come back just yet."

*Clack.* Sewell slammed his cup down on the coffee table.

"Go abroad just like that?" he roared. "Does she have any respect for us, her elders?"

Sewell looked at the butler by the door. "Mr. Quinn, go to the Watkins family. Have her parents deal with her."

"Dad," York interrupted, "Claudia went abroad for her studies. Why would you involve her parents?"

Wendy, who had understood everything the moment she saw her son step off the helicopter alone, finally broke her silence. "York, is Claudia insisting on a divorce?"

"She went to Caledon for her studies with my full support," York replied, his face unreadable. "I stayed at her apartment last night. We're fine. Don't overthink it."

Darleen, who had been hiding nearby, couldn't help but chime in, "'Claudia said she'd rather die than stay with my brother."