Chapter24: This Divorce Farce Needs to End! 

Evelyn turned and ran. She needed to find a place with internet access to take the online math exam.Sh went to a nearby café, but there was no signal.She made an emergency call to Lance. “Brother, can I use your gym’s internet? I have no signal here.” 

Lance replied, “Sorry, Evelyn. The gym is closed due to a fire hazard.” 

“What?!“How could this be happening? 

sounded surprised too. “My apartment building also lost power. I’ll call the power company.” “No need,” Evelyn said.“I’m sorry for the trouble.” 

He quickly understood her tone.His face hardened.“Is it Caleb? Did he block your signal?” “Brother, I have something important to do.Everything will be alright!“She hung up and ran into the rain, protecting her laptop with her coat.. 

She looked back; a white van was following her slowly, an antenna visible on its roof. A chill ran down her spine; it was a signal jammer! 

Caleb was demonstrating his ability to infiltrate her life. Even with the divorce papers, he still controlled her, had the power to destroy her. 

After walking two kilometers, she found a payphone in an old convenience store.She called Professor Sterling to explain her situation.Hanging up, she looked at the rain. He’d send a car. She couldn’t risk a taxi; Caleb could easily bribe drivers.She didn’t know where a random car would take her. 

The store owner called to her. 

“Ma’am, your husband wants you to take this call.” 

A chill went down her spine. She was a mess wet hair plastered to her forehead, clothes. clinging to her thin frame. 

She answered the phone. Caleb, impeccably dressed in a designer suit, sat on a leather sofa overlooking the city. He seemed like a god, able to crush an ant with a flick of his wrist. “Three weeks out of the Reed mansion, and you’re still upset?” He thought this was just a temper tantrum; her divorce agreement was meaningless to him. 

“Get in that white van and come home. I’ll pretend this divorce never happened. “He issued an ultimatum. He’d given her chances, and if she didn’t take them, she would regret it. 

“Your investment, the property at Ocean Breeze Villas, all your options and property rights… I’ll take them back. “His tone was cold; his eyes gleamed maliciously. 

Hot blood surged to Evelyn’s head. 

“Caleb, you’re going back on your word!” 

He sneered, “Everything you have is because of me. I can give it, and I can take it back!” “You signed the divorce papers!” Evelyn hissed. 

He was firm.“I can void any contract! We can go to court and let them decide how much I owe you after seven years.” He wanted to show her his generosity in giving her money before. Now, he’d, show her the harsh reality. 

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Charter24 This Divorce Farce Needs 

Evelyn, facing the storm, felt an unprecedented calm.Her resolve was unwavering. 

“Caleb, I know power and class will always exist, but you won’t always be on top!” In his office, Caleb froze, thinking he’d misheard.He laughed, “Still dreaming? Evelyn, even if you work for thirty years, you’ll never be my equal!” The gap was predetermined by birth! He despised her. An eighteen–year–old girl from the countryside, even with her Caltech background. Those from humble backgrounds desperately wanted to work for the Reed. Corporation.He’d married her out of gratitude to her adoptive father; he’d repaid the debt, but she was ungrateful. 

e had no time for this. This farce was over. 

“Your rich housewife experience card has expired!” he said mockingly. “If you want to fight for assets, I’ll gladly oblige!” He had the best legal team; she’d receive a meager three thousand dollars. in child support.He could make sure Lily was expelled from preschool for non–payment.She was forcing him to reveal his ruthlessness. 

He hung up. Evelyn stood by the payphone, stunned.It rang again.She answered; it was the community manager. 

Ms. Reed, Mr. Reed instructed me to change the villa’s security code. He wants you to remove your belongings within an hour…” 

Before he finished, Evelyn said, “Throw everything away.” 

“What?!” 

“Lily and I won’t be back.” 

peach, wiped it on her coat, and took a groceries always catered to their 

She hung up and waited for the car. She bought bire.Caleb and Tommy liked firm peaches; preferences.Once, she bought soft peaches; Helen had scolded her for buying something nobody would eat. 

They were wealthy, and they never treated her as a person. She had no right to have preferences. Evelyn savored the peach. She believed that once she overcame this hurdle, there would be endless peaches awaiting her. 

In the distance, a motorcycle roared. Evelyn saw a black modified sports car in the rain.A flash of seven years ago, seeing herself driving towards her. The window rolled down; it was Damon, His eyes shone; his smile was unrestrained. 

“Get in!” 

Chapter 25 What Are They Doing?!