THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 222

“Oh, come on! I’m just telling the truth, aren’t I?” Skyler put on an over-the-top, teasing tone, then started mimicking a girl’s coy voice. “Uncle, you’re so mean! I know you care about me, but you just keep that stern face on, as if you could really push me away with that act. Do you really think that’ll work?”

Gordon just stared at him in silence.

Was having ears really necessary for dealing with people like this?

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Elsewhere.

The Capital.

The Gonzales estate.

Irene Chatham had originally planned to spend just a couple of days in The Capital for business meetings before heading home. But things got complicated. One thing led to another, and she ended up staying for over three months.

She decided to make the most of it, and every day, whenever she had a spare moment, she’d visit Keira, keeping her company and chatting with her.

That afternoon, Irene and Keira were strolling through the back garden together.

Winter had stripped most of the world bare, but the back garden’s cherry blossoms were in full bloom—blazing red against the pale landscape.

Keira linked arms with Irene as they walked, her gaze drifting over the sea of blossoms. Something seemed to cross her mind, and she smiled. “Irene, do you like cherry blossoms?”

“They’re one of winter’s saving graces. Of course I do,” Irene replied. “But honestly, I have a soft spot for the white ones. They’re a little rarer—so quiet and elegant. Scholars seem to love them.”

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