?Chapter 9:


    Lillian nearly leaped from her chair, her eyes wide with disbelief.


    “You’ve actuallye to your senses? I was starting to think you’d let that piece of trash ruin you forever.”


    Lillian put her hand over her heart in an exaggerated gesture, which elicited a burst ofughter from Dani.


    “Was I really that hopeless before?”


    Lillian’s expression turned earnest as she nodded vigorously.


    “Absolutely.


    You were lost.”


    Dani let out a chuckle, reflecting on her past.


    Indeed, she had been consumed by love for Alexander for ten long years, an entire decade lost in hopeless yearning.


    For his slightest attention, she had repeatedly humbled herself, longing for even a sliver of his affection.


    Moved by Dani’s newfound realization, Lillian wiped away a tear and reached out to thepany’s legal team.


    Thewyer, sleeves rolled up and ready for action, inquired seriously, “Whatpensation do you seek from Alexander?”


    With aposed, icy gaze, Dani replied firmly, “I don’t want his damned money!”


    “Exactly!” Lillian affirmed with a nod.


    Explore fresh tales at g aln ov el s ;


    Dani had faced the world on her own terms since she lost her mother at the tender age of five. Over the years, she crafted a sessful brand that catapulted her into billionaire status long before she reached adulthood. The thought of needing anything from Alexander was almostical to her.


    Those who scorned Dani were foolish, thinking she was cut from the same weak cloth as Joyce—a woman with no ambition, content to cling to her family and wait for marrying into a rich family.


    How utterly ridiculous!


    After departing from the hospital, Dani promptly reached out to Alexander, her determination unshaken.


    The phone rang several times before his secretary picked up with a sniff.


    “Dani? What is it this time?” the secretary asked, his voice dripping with condescension. He was well aware of Alexander’s disregard for Dani and didn’t bother to mask his own contempt.


    “I need to speak with Alexander,” Dani replied, her voice steady and ustomed to the dismissive attitudes of those employed by Bet Group.


    The secretary cast a nce towards Alexander, who was currently engaged in a close conversation with Joyce.


    Joyce seemed to be almost attached to Alexander, her body leaning into his.


    “Mr. Bet is currently in a meeting,” the secretary lied smoothly.


    Without missing a beat, Dani responded, “Tell him to meet me at the courthouse at eight tomorrow morning. We’re finalizing the divorce.”


    As Alexander entered, he noticed his secretary had just ended a phone call.


    In a casual tone, he inquired, “Who was on the line?”


    The secretary, seemingly indifferent, responded, “It was Dani. She’s demanding a divorce and has even scheduled a court session for tomorrow morning at eight.”


    As the words hung in the air, Joyce couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. Given Dani’s deep affection for Alexander, could she truly be serious about a divorce? Despite her skepticism, Joyce kept up her innocent act.


    She clung to Alexander’s arm, pressing herself against him, and spoke with a seductive lilt.


    .


    .


    .