Love Contract
Chapter 121 Divorce (Part Two)

William squinted his eyes. He felt so displeased with himself that he couldn't say another word.

"Don't you think you've fallen in love with Mary, William?" After a pause, Lucas continued, "If you don't like her, why did you sleep with her? If you don't like her, why do you care about her? Well, that's all I want to say. Think about it."

Lucas hung up the phone before William could respond.

Did he like her?

William became more and more confused the more he thought about it. If he liked Mary, then what was going to happen to Frank?

"William!" While he was thinking, Frank pushed the bedroom door open and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Oh, nothing." William turned around and walked away. "You should get some rest."

"What about you?" Frank frowned.

"I'm going to the company," said William with a grave look in his eyes. "There are still some things that I have to take care of." Then he walked past Frank and went out.

"William," called Frank. "Have you considered what I said?"

"What?"

"Go to Norway as soon as possible."

"...Okay," said William. "I will think it over."

William closed the door. Then he left the apartment feeling burdened by his thoughts.

Frank clenched his fists as he stared at the door.

William went downstairs, drove out of the garage and quickly drove to the company.

From the first time he gave the contract to Mary, to the time they really went into the Civil Affairs Bureau, to the time they joked and lived together, and finally they had sex...

The scenes flashed back in William's mind, and he only felt more and more regret.

When William arrived at the company, he opened the file, but couldn't read a word. Coming to the company was just a cover. There was no one around him, and he didn't even bother to disguise himself. William took out the cigarette in the drawer along with a lighter, and lit the cigarette. He stood in front of the window and gazed at the distant stars. He smoked one cigarette after another.

In the hotel suite, Lucas stared at Mary who was sleeping soundly on the bed. He gently covered her with the blanket to keep her from getting cold.

The bags under her eyes were swollen, it was obvious that she cried her eyes out again.

Lucas sighed.

When morning came, Mary got up on time.

"Why did you get up so early?" Lucas was a little surprised.

"I have to go to work. Sorry, I bothered you last night," said Mary, who was still feeling embarrassed

"It's fine." Lucas returned the smile. "Do you want to have breakfast first?"

"No, thanks." Mary shook her head. "I can pick some up on my way to the company. I have to leave now."

"Then I'll drive you."

"That's not necessary." Mary took a deep breath before speaking again. "I want to face this alone. It's time for me to end this."

Lucas hid his disappointment behind a smile and said, "Then take care... You've got this, Mary. Fighting!"

"Okay, I will!" Mary nodded along as if she was trying to cheer herself up.

Along the way, she couldn't figure out how she felt. One moment she was nervous, the next moment she would feel relaxed.

She wondered what William would do or what he would say when she finally built up the courage to say it. He should be happy, right?

"Mary." She heard Jane call her name as soon as she reached the thirty-second floor. "Someone sent you a flower."

"Hmm?" Mary looked confused. "Who sent it?"

"I have no idea." Jane shook her head. "I saw it as soon as I came. Boss seemed to have arrived at the company early. He's probably the one who sent it, right?"

Jane snickered.

Mary walked to the table and saw a bright red rose, droplets of dew were still on some of the petals.

There was no card, but she was certain that it was not sent by William.

"Maybe there was a mistake." Mary scratched the back of her head. "You think so?" Jane was now puzzled as well.

"Yeah, we should get back to work."

"Alright then." Jane returned to her desk.

Mary sat down and got a document. She held it to her chest, and took a long deep breath before walking to the CEO's office.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Come in."

When Mary opened the door, she was choked by the putrid scent of smoke.

Why was there so much smoke in the office?

As soon as Mary raised her head, she saw that William was standing with his back to her, with a cigarette in his hand. She covered her nose as she walked to the desk, and found that the ashtray was full of cigarette butts.

Bearing the discomfort in her nose and chest, Mary said, "Mr. Lan..."

"Mary?" William immediately turned around when he heard her voice. Seeing that she was struggling to cover her nose, he put out the cigarette in his hand. He was so surprised and nervous at the same time. "Why, why are you here..."

"I..." Mary was trembling as she held the folder to her chest. She didn't notice the dark shadows under his eyes nor the tired expression on his face.

"Well," said William. "I'm sorry for what happened yesterday... I didn't know..."

"Mr. Lan!" Mary suddenly raised her head and coldly interrupted him, "I don't want to hear any more about what happened yesterday.... It's none of my business. I came here today to tell you..." "What?" William felt a lump in his throat.

"I want to..." After a long pause, she firmly said, "I want to get a divorce."

"What? What do you mean?" The expression on William's face changed. "No! I don't agree to this!"

"I don't think it's necessary for us to maintain our fake marriage anymore." Mary lowered her head. "After all, your parents have known about everything."

"Who said it's unnecessary for us to maintain it? " Like a crazy lion, William walked around the desk and got closer to Mary. "You're going to pay for breaking our contract! Did you even think of that? Answer me, Mary!"

"I already know that!" Mary slightly raised her voice. "But I really... I don't want to keep doing this!"

"I said I don't agree!" All of a sudden, William wrapped his arms around her. "Did you fall in love with someone? Is it the guy who sent you flower?"

"You..." Mary was stunned. She wondered how did he know about the flower.

"Humph!" William backed away from her, and looked away, feeling defeated. He had been staying in his office the whole night. He only went to the bathroom this morning. On his way back, he saw the rose on her desk.

At that time, he really wanted to crush the flower and tear it piece by piece.

"Does it still make sense for us to keep doing this?" Mary asked, this time she spoke with more conviction.

"No, we're not getting a divorce! You can't convince me!" William gave her the cold shoulder and turned his back on her.

"Then I want to move out," suggested Mary. "My mother's health is getting worse. I want to rent a place near the hospital, so I can take care of her. Kylin International... I'll leave it to you."

If she ever went back there, she would just remember what she saw last night. There was no way she could ever go back there. Not after everything, not after having her heart broken.

"No way!" William looked at her, his eyes filled with intensity. "Mary, are you so determined to stay away from me? Do you hate me so much you can't even live with me anymore?" "Yes!" Mary stared back at him. Her eyes were full of certainty, anger, and resentment.

"No way!" William was practically shouting now. "If you dare to move out, I will track you down and drag you back. No matter where you go, I'll bring you home!"

"Can't you just let me go?" Her voice started breaking as tears welled up in her eyes. "I really can't face you anymore... Looking at you, being near you, it's just so painful for me! Please... just let me go." William was taken aback, he had never seen her like this before. He couldn't bring himself to say another word.

Silence engulfed William's office. Neither of them spoke for a while.

"I will move out."

After a long silence, William finally opened his mouth. "I'll move out. You can continue to live in the Kylin International."

Mary nodded.

Although it was not the result she wanted, this was the biggest compromise that William could make, wasn't it?

"Then, please excuse me." Mary stepped out of the office. William watched her disappear behind the door. He slowly grabbed his lighter and lit another cigarette. It was going to be another long day... Candy EffiliEQ