Divorce Him, Then Dazzle novel Chapter 221

Barbara knew perfectly well that if she genuinely had a new boyfriend, failing to handle Daniel properly would turn him into a ticking time bomb.

After turning it over in her mind, she decided she needed to draw a definitive line with Daniel.

She couldn't risk Lambert mistaking her for a fickle woman.

After all, a man like Lambert would never tolerate his partner being tangled up with another man.

With his wealth and status, he could have any woman he wanted.

Barbara knew how incredibly lucky she was to have caught Lambert's eye.

But she wasn't entirely sure how long his affection would last.

Lambert wasn't like the other men she had dated; he couldn't be easily manipulated.

Just from their conversations, it was obvious he was highly intelligent and calculated in his every move.

For Barbara, a man that powerful filled her with both deep admiration and deep anxiety.

She was attracted to dominance, but the stronger the man, the harder he was to control.

Then again, she would never settle for a weak, spineless man.

So, the only thing she could do was maximize her charm and make Lambert fall so deeply in love with her that he couldn't pull away.

Her short-term goal was to formalize their relationship when she went home for the holidays.

Then, within a year, they would be engaged.

She firmly believed that deep down, all men preferred a woman who was entirely untouched.

So, when Lambert finally took her to bed, he would be in for the ultimate surprise.

By then, the man would surely be utterly devoted to her.

Her mind made up, Barbara immediately called her parents, urging them to stop pushing the idea of her and Daniel getting together.

As for how to make Daniel give up, she still needed a strategy—one that would get him to stop clinging to her without making him resent her.

Camilla, of course, had no idea that Barbara was finally preparing for a showdown with Daniel.

Camilla scoffed. "And you? You're still technically her brother-in-law. Have you ever shown her proper respect?"

"I..." Daniel stammered, his embarrassment quickly twisting into anger. "Did you call for a reason?"

"Did Barbara tell you she doesn't have a boyfriend?"

"Speaking of which, we still have a score to settle." Daniel's voice rose defensively. "Why did you lie and tell me Barbie had a new guy? Were you trying to drive a wedge between us?"

"She denied it, didn't she? And you really didn't suspect a thing?"

Daniel froze. "What?"

"She has a new boyfriend. She just lied to you because she was worried you'd cause a scene. By the time you figure it out, she might already be married."

"Impossible! Barbie would never lie to me!"

"If you refuse to believe it, just try not to cry at her wedding."

"How do you know? Did she tell you that herself?"