Divorce me I'm done serving you (Ayla) novel Chapter 273

Chapter 273 A Bet

Chapter 273 A Bet

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“After being burned once, Ayla will never step into the same pit again. She doesn’t lack anything now. Even if she ever did, I could support her for the rest of her life.

“If I can treat Ayla this way in terms of relationships, then Ayla has even less reason to force herself to suffer. So who’s suitable for Ayla? Someone who will never let her be wronged again. Not even a little.”

Halle had basically finished what she wanted to say, but Draven didn’t respond. He seemed to be thinking.

Halle was patient. She was actually hoping to hear something from Draven, maybe a hint of his thoughts, but he stayed silent.

The silence couldn’t last forever. Halle finally said, “Maybe it’s because I’m Ayla’s friend. I can’t stand seeing her get hurt again. The conditions I mentioned are very demanding. There aren’t many people who can meet them anymore. Men with money and power face a lot of temptation. I’ve seen plenty of that. Someone who truly holds another person in the palm of their hand is very rare. But that’s my standard.

“All of it comes down to one thing, whether Ayla loves him. Because she’s what matters most.”

Halle summed it up. “So that’s my answer.”

This time, Draven replied quickly, “Ayla is very lucky to have a friend like you.”

“No. I’m lucky to be Ayla’s friend. She’s brought a lot of luck into my life.”

She wasn’t joking. In this life, the one person Halle could never bear to lose was Ayla.

That was how the conversation in the study ended. Until the very end/Halle never heard Draven explain why he’d asked that question.

But the answer was already obvious.

Draven had been testing things. He really was different with Ayla. James’s teasing earlier hadn’t come from nowhere.

Halle felt relieved that she’d laid out such strict conditions in front of Draven.

If Draven was sincere, he’d have to live up to them. Otherwise, he wouldn’t even pass her test.

Downstairs, James had already poured the drinks.

He was chatting with Ayla when he heard movement and turned his head. Draven and Halle came out of the elevator one after the other.

He wasn’t happy.

What do those two even have to talk about?

Draven saw James’s expression and knew exactly what he was thinking. He signaled him with a look.

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James got it and walked over.

The two of them sat in the small courtyard.

James raised a brow. “What, you interrogated one person, and now you’re interrogating me?”

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Draven looked at him and, for once, showed concern. “When did you start having feelings for Halle?”

James laughed. “Wow. Sun rising in the west? You’re into gossip now too?”

Draven stayed serious. “Just answer the question.”

Honestly? He was drawn to her looks first.

In the past, James’s relationships always started with interest. He’d get together with someone, see if feelings developed over time.

They never did.

Halle was different. James just wanted to be with her and keep sleeping with her.

He obviously couldn’t say that out loud, so he phrased it more acceptably. “Love at first sight.”

“You weren’t like this before.”

“Fate works in strange ways. Halle is different,” James said, looking a little emotional. “I’ve figured it out. Growing feelings over time doesn’t suit me. Love at first sight is what passion feels like.”

James went on, “Based on how I did things before, if spending time together really led to feelings, then honestly, that just means I’m not picky. Any woman would do, as long as we spent enough time together. That kind of love lacks passion and hormones.”

He smiled. “The most important thing is being irreplaceable. If it were another woman, it wouldn’t work. It

has to be her.”

And James had already looked into things.

Halle’s fiancé was named Edgar Bowman. Their families were well-matched. In recent years, the Bowmans had improved a bit, but compared to James’s background, they weren’t even close.

And on the day of their engagement, Edgar had taken another woman abroad.

He was a grade-A jerk.

James attracted plenty of women, and even now, there were countless people pursuing him. But he had no interest in playing with women’s feelings.

Edgar’s character and background were inferior. He wasn’t a competition at all.

After laying everything out, James scowled and punched Draven lightly. “Look at how sincere I am. I tell you everything. And you? You won’t admit a thing! I almost got fooled by you before, but after tonight, I’m

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completely sure!”

James had never seen Draven treat a woman with such care.

Strangely enough, Draven didn’t show it, but James was the one who loved stirring things up.

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Now that he was sure about Draven’s feelings for Ayla, James suddenly didn’t feel like teasing anymore.

“How about a bet? Let’s see who gets their girl first.”

“Boring.” Draven had no interest in that kind of game.

“Let’s say a million.” Draven stayed silent, but James decided for both of them. “The game’s on!”

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Chapter 274 Like a Mountain

Chapter 274 Like a Mountain

Ayla knew Draven had talked to Halle about Troy, so she didn’t ask what they’d discussed.

Halle brought up Lisa’s invitation.

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