A Divorce Make Me Rich

“For me, you’re not just a colleague. In my heart, you’re more like a brother, the friend who understands me the most. Ever since you pulled me out of the abyss years ago, I’ve given you one hundred percent trust. I never thought that you would hurt Alistair.”

“Mavis…”

Moore’s eyes turned red as tears fell down his face. “But I never saw you as just a friend. You’ve been living in my heart for a long time now and I want to be with you.”

“I’m sorry, Mavis. I don’t want to hurt or upset you but I just want to keep you by my side.”

Anthony narrowed his eyes coldly and silently declared his sovereignty as he hugged Mavis’s shoulder.

Mavis didn’t resist his touch but sighed and said to Moore, “Considering that you once helped me, saved me, and now you’re paralyzed from head to toe, it can be considered as you reaping what you sowed. I will provide a letter of forgiveness, sparing you from prison time, but Crana can no longer accommodate you.”

“Mavis!”

“And also, at the company, I’ll have you expelled. You’ll receive every bit of compensation you’re entitled to, including treating your injuries as a work-related incident, and the company will cover your expenses. Even if this settles the care you’ve given me all these years, we won’t see each other again, forever strangers.”

She was trying her best to distance herself from him with every word she spoke.

Moore listened uncomfortably while pleadingly looking at her saying, “I can’t move right now so how am I supposed get back home? Why don’t we wait until after my recovery?”

This request wasn’t unreasonable so Mavis shouldn’t have refused him.

Anthony couldn’t let him have things go according to plan without any reaction though, “No need for that. I will arrange a private plane and a dedicated staff to accompany you to my family’s aircraft. We’ll provide a professional medical team to ensure a smooth journey without any issues, ensuring your safe arrival in Bostrain.”

He had deep pockets which made this phrase fit perfectly on him.

“Don’t trouble, Mr. Callahan. The doctors here know my condition better than anyone else and could treat it properly here. If I go home, nobody will take care of me.” Moore lowered his gaze while batting long lashes feeling lonely.

Raymond stood on the side, feeling awkward and embarrassed. He should have been supporting Moore at this moment, but after observing and listening for a while, he realized that Moore was in the wrong. Somehow, Moore’s idea had shifted onto his young nephew, which he found utterly nonsensical.

He had no reason to continue supporting such misguided actions.

“Your mother and sister can take care of everything,” Mavis knew all about Moore’s situation already.

It seemed like Mavis wanted him gone no matter what happened next.

“Mavis, I was just confused for a moment. Considering all the things I did for you before, can you give me another chance?” Moore knew that it would be difficult to see her again after this parting.

She didn’t respond. “Your affairs are almost settled. I’ll leave first and let Raymond help you pack,” she said as she turned around and took Anthony’s hand without hesitation.

Their movements were seamless and natural.

As soon as they left the hospital room, Raymond followed them out.

“Sis…” Raymond opened his mouth but closed it when he saw Anthony’s face. He knew that Moore was cunning, but that didn’t mean Anthony was a good person either. They were both cut from the same cloth.

“Is it true that you two are back together?” Raymond asked Mavis with an obvious unease in his expression.

“Yes, we even have our marriage certificate at home now. Don’t forget to call him brother-in-law from now on,” Mavis smiled lightly at him.

Raymond was at loss for words.

Anthony looked at him and asked, “Are you starting your internship soon?”

“It’s none of your business,” Raymond replied coldly while rolling his eyes.

“Raymond.” Mavis reminded him gently.

He snorted in response since he still felt resentful towards Anthony for breaking his arm earlier on during their altercation.

“I’m sorry about what happened before when I hurt your arm,” said Anthony sincerely while trying to make amends with him by offering an internship opportunity at Callahan Group since he heard that he studied finance in school.

“No one cares about the Callahan Group.”

“Once you really start interning and face challenges outside, you’ll realize the true value of having a mentor to help you improve at Callahan Group.”

Raymond turned his head away, “Hmph.”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Anthony could sense that there was still some lingering resentment, “It’s okay, as your brother-in-law, this opportunity will always be open to you. You can come to Callahan Group whenever you want.”

“Don’t think that bribing me with an internship opportunity will make me flatter you. I won’t say flattering words just because of that.”

Anthony chuckled, “You’re my wife’s younger brother, and you never need to flatter me. It should be me trying to please you. Please speak well of me in front of my wife more often. By the way, are you still living in the dormitory at your school? I have a vacant three-story townhouse on Terrace Central Street. Once you graduate, it’s yours.”

Raymond widened his eyes. “Terrace Central Street is prime real estate. The houses there are expensive, and they’re all Western-style villas. You’re giving me such an expensive house for free?”

Realizing that he was overreacting, Raymond cleared his throat and gave Anthony a cold look. “Don’t think I’m interested in your house. It’s just charity, and I don’t need it.”

“It’s not charity; it’s to please you,” Anthony said as he pulled out a set of car keys. “Do you like sports cars? When your hand heals, you can drive my car whenever you want.”

Raymond glanced at the keychain with the Aston Martin logo on it – a luxurious sports car.

It would be a lie to say that he wasn’t tempted by the offer; no man could resist a sports car, especially an Aston Martin – which was his dream car.

He decisively took the keys from Anthony and raised his chin proudly. “Okay, I accept your gift of goodwill. But if you ever bully my sister again or make her cry, I’ll never let it go even if it costs me my life.”

Anthony smiled wryly at him and said, “I know now, little brother-in-law.”

On their way back to Green Grove Apartment, Mavis spoke up, “You didn’t have to give Raymond such an expensive gift because of me.”

Anthony held her hand tightly, “I owe him an apology for hitting him before, so this is compensation.”

Seeing she was about to argue again, Anthony quickly changed the subject, “By the way we should spend some time together as three people during this period – do you have any place in mind?”

After going through so many hardships, they had finally come out on top.

“Just ask Alistair when we get back.” Mavis just wanted to lie in bed and sleep for three days and three nights now, but she didn’t say it out loud to avoid disturbing someone’s mood.

After asking Alistair for suggestions, they found out that father and son were both very determined about going somewhere fun.

“I want to go see big grasslands! Ride horses! Eat good food!” Alistair jumped excitedly on top of the sofa.

“Then let’s go to the grassland,” Anthony chimed in.

Mavis silently discouraged them, “You two go ahead, I need to go back to Bostrain for a trip, and it just happens that I’ll be taking your private plane tomorrow.”

“Are you personally escorting Moore back?” Anthony furrowed his brow abruptly.