I Refuse to Divorce novel (Zoe and Mason) novel Chapter 65

Mason sat in the living room for the entire afternoon.

As the dusk settled in, he finally stirred, dialing a number on his phone. "Please ask Mr. Bernard to come to the mansion and draft a divorce agreement for me."

On the other end of the line, Ava was left dumbfounded for a moment before managing to find her voice. "Mr. Mason, are you suggesting a divorce?"

Mason hung up without a word.

Ava blinked, finally understanding her boss's intentions.

For a brief moment, she felt a sense of joy.

She couldn't help but think that if Mason was getting a divorce, there might be an opportunity for her to get closer to him. She had more advantages than Lilith.

Half an hour later, Ava arrived at the mansion with Bernard in tow. The atmosphere in the study was incredibly heavy.

Sensing something amiss, the housekeeper promptly served coffee and discreetly left the room. She recognized Bernard and speculated that Mason might be seeking a divorce from Zoe.

The aroma of coffee filled the air, but no one took a sip.

Mason stood by the windows, his figure cast in a lonely silhouette by the setting sun. In a soft voice, he conveyed his intentions to Bernard, instructing him to draft the divorce agreement.

The terms he offered Zoe were not particularly generous. Despite three years of marriage, he only offered her a 120-square-meter apartment and an additional 300 thousand in cash.

Considering the Lockwood family's status in Brookesville, such treatment would undoubtedly invite ridicule.

However, that was all Mason was willing to give her.

Harsh thoughts crossed his mind.

She shouldn't be too greedy if this was in exchange for her freedom. They had signed a prenuptial agreement, and what he offered her was more than fair.

Yet, deep down, he felt a sense of oppression.

Mason considered himself unyielding, but this time, he had done something against his principles.

Perhaps it was because he saw Zoe crying on the pillow or heard her tearful plea for mercy. Or maybe it was the sight of her diary, recalling her youthful affection for him. He remembered how she used to call him Mason with such innocence.

Their marriage wasn't that terrible, apart from the emotional aspect. Mason was now willing to give her everything except his affection, but Zoe no longer wanted it.

She didn't like him anymore.

Mason tilted his head slightly, his eyes getting hot. He attributed it to the overheated central heating. Behind him, Bernard read through the agreement.

"Mr. Mason, is this how you want it?"

Mason remained silent for a moment, then turned around slowly. Picking up the agreement, he read it twice and signed it. However, when he held the pen, he hesitated for a while.