Chapter 139

A surge of inexplicable emotion welled up in Carlisle's chest, his eyes reddening as he glared at Katrina with gritted teeth. "Divorce? Don't even think about it. I won't agree." Katrina furrowed her brows in surprise. There was a faint, mocking smile tugging at her lips. "Carlisle, haven't you always wanted to marry Shirley to make up for those regrets from your youth? I'm willingly stepping aside now—what's there to disagree with?" "I've already told you that there's nothing between me and Shirley! Stop this nonsense!" he snapped, his frustration mounting. "Do you know how ridiculous this sounds? How will Shirley and Ivy hold their heads high if someone finds out?" Katrina let out a cold, sardonic laugh. "Oh, now you care about appearances? Where was this concern when you were parading her around town? "Everyone in the social circles of Phoypolis knows Shirley is your mistress. What's the point of pretending to be virtuous now? Don't you think that's a bit hypocritical?" Her