Chapter 82 Divorce

I dropped everything and rushed to the gate of The House of Stars. With a deep breath, I pulled out my newly repaired phone and dialed Dominic Hawthorne's number. When he answered, I said, "I'm dropping the lawsuit." Silence. After a pause, Dominic replied, "Alright." "But I have two conditions." "Go on." "First, you must not harm The House of Stars or Prosperity Design." "Agreed." "Second, divorce me." I had made my decision. Even if I still loved Dominic, his heart was with Leona. I couldn't indulge in illusions anymore. Dominic had never loved me. From start to finish, it was always Leona. Now that I saw the truth, I wouldn't hesitate. I expected him to agree quickly, but silence lingered. Finally, he said, "The second condition is unacceptable." I steadied myself, surprised. "Both conditions are mandatory. Decide, President Hawthorne: save your lover or continue tormenting me?" "Do you still think I'm tormenting you?" Dominic's voice was hoarse. I paused. Without this incident, how