After Claudia left the dining room, Sewell snapped angrily, "She comes back with that long face. She's getting more and more disrespectful!"
Wendy looked at her son. "York, tell me the truth. What is really going on between you and Claudia?"
York stood up, his expression as calm as ever. "Dad, Mom, don't worry. We're fine."
Old Mr. Ferguson snorted but said nothing.
York hesitated for a moment, then turned and left the dining room.
Once he was gone, Darleen finally dared to speak. "Grandpa, Mom, Dad, my brother offered food to Claudia, but she didn't touch a single bite."
Darleen added, "I counted. My brother drank seven glasses of wine and didn't eat anything either."
Old Mr. Ferguson rose, and the butler quickly came to support him.
When Claudia came out of the restroom, she saw everyone gathered in the living room.
She hesitated, then walked over to Old Mr. Ferguson. "Grandpa, Mom, Dad, there's something I need to say to you all."
York's sharp gaze fell on Claudia's face. He walked over and grabbed her wrist. "Grandpa, Mom, Dad, Claudia and I have something to attend to. We're leaving now."
Claudia tried to wrench her hand free.
Remembering what had happened to Eddy, York was afraid of hurting her and immediately let go.
Claudia addressed Old Mr. Ferguson directly. "Grandpa, I've hired a lawyer. I'm preparing to file for divorce."
Her words stunned everyone in the room.
Sewell glared at his son, then turned on Claudia. "When the Watkins family went bankrupt, where would you be today if it weren't for York? If you want a divorce, you can leave with nothing. Don't even think about taking a single penny from the Ferguson family!"
From the moment Claudia had thrown away her wedding ring, York knew she was serious about the divorce.
He moved his lips, but no sound came out.
Claudia looked at him, then turned back to the old man, her tone changing. "Mr. Ferguson, President Ferguson, you are both shrewd men. I have evidence of York's infidelity. If I pursue legal action, the scandal will become public. You know better than I what's at stake. I want a clear answer by next Monday. Otherwise, I'll see you in court."
With that, Claudia turned and walked away decisively.
On the garden path leading to the main gate, York caught up to her.
Before she could react, he hoisted her over his shoulder, put her in the car, and ordered the driver to go.
Claudia struggled frantically. "York, where are you taking me?"
His eyes bloodshot, York pinned her in his arms. "Somewhere you can calm down."

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