Cameron''s gaze was like a hawk zeroing in on Nellie, simmering with resentment. But Nellie stood tall, meeting his stare head-on, defiant and unwavering. Sensing the tension, Nathan smoothly excused his friends and leaned in to whisper to Nellie, "I''ll be waiting in the car. Just call me if you need me." She nodded in response.


    Cameron moved closer, his presence almost suffocating. Towering over her, he spoke through gritted teeth, "Nellie, you''re really pulling out all the stops for this divorce. Fine, have it your way! But let''s get one thing straight: once it''s done, we''re done. No ties whatsoever." Nellie''s eyes sparkled with a fierce determination. "Cameron, don''t worry. After the divorce, you and I will be done with each other."


    Cameron''s pride stung, and he was baffled at her confidence in leaving him behind. He tried to bring her back to reality. "Nellie, you''ve had it easy for too long. Do you really think you can just slip into Nathan''s world? Without the Mrs. Dawson badge, you''re nothing. You''re acting all high and mighty after a few days as a secretary."


    Nellie just gave him a knowing smile.


    Cameron had always seen Nellie as delicate, but he had no idea that since withdrawing her love, she''d beenser-focused on her career, carving out her own path. Nathan? He was just a cherry on top, not her saving grace.N?velDrama.Org content rights.


    "Nellie, remember, no matter how tough it gets, don''te running back to me," Cameron warned, biting back his frustration.


    Nellie rolled her eyes. "Cameron, why are you so convinced that I''ll fall apart without you?"


    "You''ll only be a woman without a safety. You don''t get it, do you?" Cameron retorted.


    Nellie''s face flushed with determination. "I don''t need a safety. I am my own safety."


    Having lived a life where everyone let her down, she knew better than to rely on anyone but herself.


    Cameron found her resolve amusing. "Nellie, let''s see how that goes."


    Nellie was done with the conversation. "Cameron, see you at the courthouse tomorrow. Don''t back out this time." Then, she turned and walked away.


    Cameron shouted after her, "Nellie, delete your social media ounts!"


    She waved him off, "Divorce first, then we''ll talk."


    Cameron was left fuming.


    As she settled into Nathan''s car, Nellie''s slight smile caught Nathan''s attention. "So, he finally agreed?" Nathan teased.


    Nellie nodded, unable to hide her joy. "Yep."


    Nathan let out a breath he didn''t realize he was holding. Then, with a yful grin, he suggested, "To celebrate your soon-to-be freedom, how about a fancy dinner tonight?" Nellie happily agreed.


    As soon as Nathan parked, Nellie jumped out to open the passenger door for him, all formal-like.


    Nathan paused, a shadow crossing his bright eyes. "You don''t have to stay in character. It''s after hours. Even secretaries clock out."