Chapter 64

Elaria had zero intention of going to Cloudmere. She just hung up. Afterwards, she stared at her phone for a long time, expression blank. So, the divorce Sebastian mentioned was never real. His clean break? Just a tactical move. And that dramatic speech in court? One big, emotional performance. What a damn good actor he was. By evening, Elaria made her way to the Richards estate. The sky was painted in vibrant colors, dusk spreading like a soft curtain. Rows of towering plane trees lined the path toward the main house, swaying gently under the golden sunset. The butler respectfully greeted her, saying, "Mr. Richards is out fishing with friends. He probably won't return tonight, but Mr. Charles is home. Would you like to see him?" Clearly, it was Charles who sent the message. She hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement. Charles met her in the study. He hadn't changed a bit in how he treated her. Still polite, still warm. He even asked someone to make a cup of Mandheling coffee,