After All the Hurt, She Chose Herself novel Chapter 8

Gideon glanced at the suitcase by Aria's side, his brow furrowing. “That’s enough of a tantrum, Aria. Don’t push your luck.”

A tantrum?

Even now, Gideon thought she was just acting out.

It was laughable.

“I’m not throwing a tantrum.” Aria tightened her grip on the suitcase handle. “And I know exactly what I’m doing. I’m…”

*Didn't you see the resignation and divorce papers?*

But before Aria could finish, her phone rang.

It was Old Mr. Evernight.

Why was he calling her at this hour?

Remembering that her twenty million dollars were still in Old Mr. Evernight’s hands, she put down the suitcase, went into the bathroom, and answered the call.

If Gideon found out she was getting another twenty million from their divorce, he would never let it go.

“Grandpa, why are you calling so late?”

“Aria, you can have your divorce, and our original agreement still stands. But it was for a three-year marriage. Not a single day less.”

The old man’s unquestionable, icy voice came through the phone.

Aria frowned. “What do you mean by that?”

Before she married Gideon, Old Mr. Evernight had truly treated her like his own daughter, always bringing her gifts whenever he visited Evercrest Prosperity Holdings.

But after she and Gideon got married, his attitude had taken a sharp turn for the worse.

Aria still couldn’t figure out what had gone wrong.

“Since it’s a three-year marriage, and the three years aren’t up, you can’t move out.”

Even from the family estate, Old Mr. Evernight was well-informed. His tone left no room for argument. “You must complete the full three years. Otherwise, I won’t give you the twenty million.”

“You’re not in a position to negotiate with me.”

The call ended. It was Old Mr. Evernight’s final warning.

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