Divorce Failed! My Wife's Secret Identities Shock the World novel Chapter 77

Grover Group's official product launch was right around the corner. Maeve needed every spare minute to prepare a "welcome gift" for them.

And none of it was worth explaining to Andres—an outsider.

So to shut him up, she tossed out the first lie that came to mind. "Met a handsome guy. Went on a date."

Andres knew she was trying to provoke him.

He still swallowed the hook.

"Who's he?"

Maeve's face didn't change. "His name's Dumbass. He's forty-eight. It's true love."

Even with all his self-control, Andres couldn't help it—he actually laughed, the sound sharp with disbelief.

Dumbass. Forty-eight.

Only Maeve could say something that ridiculous with a straight face.

"Maeve, if you want on that ship, you can ask me," Andres said, voice cold again. "You don't need to take the scenic route through Michael."

"He has a special status. He can't show up to that kind of event. If you're trying to use him to get what you want, you're going to be disappointed."

It took Maeve a moment to catch what he was really implying.

Then she went quiet—before letting out a soft laugh. "You know… if I acted cute in front of Mr. Perez, do you think he'd break the rules for me just once?"

That hit Andres right where he was most volatile.

"Fine," he snapped. "You'll get what you want. If you do, I'll admit I lose."

He threw that line like a gauntlet—and walked out, slamming the door behind him.

Only when his footsteps were completely gone did Maeve pull up a contact on her phone.

She typed: [Emergency. I need to borrow someone.]

The reply came fast: [Who?]

Maeve: [Your man.]

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