Ex-husband seeks remarriage？I'm not cooperating!
In a marriage of convenience, Nathan, after a night of drinking, has an affair with Ava, leading to her ectopic pregnancy. Before the surgery, Ava calls Nathan, who is preoccupied with his mistress and neglects Ava, even going as far as to accuse her of having an affair and carrying another man's child after the surgery... As their one-year contractual marriage comes to an end, Nathan realizes his feelings for Ava. But Ava is not willing to play along anymore! Excerpt： "I am Nathan Ford's girlfriend, loved by him, as everyone knows. And you... you're just a title holder, soon to be thrown out. By then, you'll lose all your dignity... no, you've already lost it. I bet your deceased mother would turn in her grave if she knew what you've become." Hearing Iris Hart's sharp and biting words, Ava Sterling initially didn't want to stoop to her level. However, the mention of her late mother crossed a line. A crisp slap echoed before Iris Hart could even react, leaving five bright red marks on her face. "Ah—Ava Sterling—you lowlife, how dare you hit me..." Iris Hart realized she had been slapped and reached out to retaliate, but Ava Sterling was prepared and caught her hand easily. "Listen, Iris Hart, if I'm the joke, what does that make you? You're also a joke. At least I'm Nathan Ford's wife by law! You! Iris Hart, are nothing but a mistress scorned by everyone. Every wealthy man may stray, but a hotel is just a hotel, and home is home. There can be many dishes, but there's only one bowl of rice."
Both Must Come Together!
Chris Parker flinched at the sound of the slamming door, his eyes wide as he hesitantly spoke to Nathan Ford, who was furrowing his brow in irritation.
"Sir, Mr. Ford has repeatedly emphasized that it's imperative for your wife to accompany you to the airport. He also said... he also said..."
"And what else?" Nathan Ford's anger surged.
That infuriating woman dared to slam his door, making such a racket. Was she under the impression he was deaf, unable to hear the door being closed?
"He also mentioned that if your wife does not go, there's no need for you to either," Chris Parker murmured, his gaze fixed firmly on the ground, not daring to meet Nathan Ford's eyes.
Nathan Ford clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles crackled.
He couldn't fathom what spell Ava Sterling had cast over old man Ford, making him so infatuated. He failed to see any charm in Ava Sterling that others found appealing.
Staring at the firmly shut door, Nathan Ford pondered.
If he were to go back and plead with Ava Sterling to join him, she'd likely seize the chance to lord it over him, subjecting him to further humiliation. That was something he refused to endure.
"After all, I am the grandson of the Ford family patriarch. I refuse to believe that going alone to pick him up, without Ava Sterling, would result in my being turned away," Nathan Ford muttered to himself, teeth gritted, as he made the decision to go solo, pride intact.
Chris Parker, trailing behind, was sweating bullets, choosing to remain silent, not daring to add more.
What a mess this was turning into.
Meanwhile, Ava Sterling, initially furious, felt her mood lift considerably upon hearing that old man Ford had ordered her presence at the airport.
Seeing Nathan Ford struggle internally about asking her to accompany him, yet too prideful to voice it, brought her immense satisfaction.
It seemed old man Ford was the only one who could keep Nathan Ford in check.
Bang, bang, bang—
Just moments after that plague, Nathan Ford, had left, Ava Sterling's office door echoed with knocks once more.
Could it be Nathan Ford returning?
Before Ava Sterling could see who was at the door, she preemptively declared, "No matter how much you beg, I'm not going to accompany you to pick someone up from the airport. Just give up on that idea."
"Pick up from the airport? Have you eaten yet?"
Recognizing the voice, Ava Sterling awkwardly lifted her gaze to see Ethan Shaw standing there, his hands carrying a lavish lunch.
After opening the door wider, Ava let Ethan Shaw in, asking, "Brother, what brings you here?"
With a tender look, Ethan Shaw affectionately tousled the fringe on Ava Sterling's forehead, his eyes filled with concern, "How have you been these past few days? You look like you haven't been eating well, you've lost weight."
"Not true, I've actually gained weight," Ava protested, pinching her cheeks to make her point.
"Let's see what I've brought you," Ethan said, his gaze softening at Ava's adorable protest.
He then laid out the lunch he brought on the dining table, quickly filling the room with its delicious aroma, which made Ava's mouth water.
"Wow, brother, I knew you cared about me the most," Ava exclaimed, diving into the meal like a hungry wolf.
"Eat up, be good," Ethan encouraged.
"Sure thing, as you wish," Ava replied, picking up her chopsticks, ready to eat, when the office door opened again.
Curiously, Ava wondered about the unusual bustle in her office today, with people coming and going.
Her happy expression froze when she saw Nathan Ford entering.
"What are you doing here again?" Ava felt suddenly that the food had lost its appeal.
What was Nathan Ford's deal, she thought. Couldn't he keep his distance?
"I just left, and here you are, eating and seeming quite happy," Nathan Ford remarked, noticing Ava's joyful demeanor, feeling instantly sour.
To him, Ava's reactions were baffling. Whenever she saw him, it was either complaints or confrontations, yet she was so affectionate with another man. And after all, he was her rightful husband.
"Yes, the air feels unusually fresh when you're not around. Knowing that, why bother coming back?" Ava retorted, giving Nathan Ford a cold look.