The conference began, and representatives from each branch took turns presenting their results. Ian sat front and center in the first row, listening intently.
Soon, it was Byron’s turn. His achievements drew gasps of admiration from the entire room—the seamless integration of AI and medicine was the future everyone had their eyes on.
After a round of enthusiastic applause, Byron returned to his seat and leaned toward Eleanor. “Credit where it’s due, Miss Sutton. We couldn’t have reached these heights without your contributions.”
Eleanor offered a modest smile. “It was a team effort.”
Midway through the meeting, Eleanor excused herself to the restroom. As she stepped back out into the hallway, she ran into Ian.
“Are you free next Monday?” he asked.
Eleanor was about to brush him off.
But he continued, “To finalize the divorce.”
She answered immediately, “Yes.”
It was the first time she’d ever responded to him so quickly, as if afraid he might change his mind the moment he finished speaking.
“What time?” she added.
“Ten o’clock. Don’t be late,” Ian said before heading into the men’s room.
Around the corner, Vanessa and Serena exchanged a look. Neither had expected to overhear such juicy news.
At last, Ian and Eleanor were finally filing for divorce—meaning their marriage would soon be over for good.
Eleanor took a different hallway, avoiding Serena and Vanessa, and Ian didn’t say another word.
“Look at my brother, acting all cold and aloof, yet still worried she’ll show up late!” Serena said, clearly in high spirits.
Vanessa let out a sigh of relief. Once the paperwork was done, Ian would be officially single again.
When the meeting ended, Byron noticed it was lunchtime and booked a nearby restaurant, inviting his team and Eleanor’s group to join him.
While Eleanor stepped out of their private dining room to make a phone call, she spotted Ian through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the main dining area. He was having lunch with Serena and Vanessa.
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