After All the Hurt, She Chose Herself novel Chapter 38

"Grandfather, are you going back on our agreement?"

"The Rowan family has recently expressed interest in a partnership with the Evernight Group." Old Mr. Evernight pushed a contract across the table toward Aria. "You can take a look."

The Rowan family's business didn't really concern her much anymore. Once she paid off her debt, she would sever ties with them.

But Old Mr. Evernight was confident that this contract would make her back down.

Aria picked it up, and after flipping through two pages, her eyes widened. "This is… a contract between the Rowan family and my mentor's research institute?"

"I hear you've been in contact with Alden Reaves lately. The Evernight family makes substantial investments in his institute every year. If you don't divorce, not only can you facilitate this partnership, but I can also give you an additional sum, as a bonus for your trouble over the years."

Old Mr. Evernight left it at that.

But the threat was unmistakable.

If Alden Reaves found out that two of his institute's major investments were in jeopardy because of Aria…

A chill ran down her spine.

"If you're worried about that girl from the Rowan family, I can take care of it for you."

"You just need to have a child with Gideon, and your marriage will be perfectly secure."

Old Mr. Evernight had a great obsession with having a great-grandchild.

Aria clenched the contract in her hand. No matter what, she had to divorce Gideon!

"Grandfather, my marriage is none of your business."

Gideon arrived just in time, glancing at Aria's pale face. His voice was indifferent.

"I already agreed to marry Aria for you back then. And you promised you wouldn't try to control me anymore."

"Aria, you're the one who drugged me, the one who wanted to get married, the one who wants a divorce, the one who refuses to have a child, and now you're the one running to my grandfather. What the hell do you want?"

Gideon's tone was laced with annoyance and disgust.

Aria swayed on her feet, looking at Old Mr. Evernight. She didn't understand either.

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