Everything was a deal until divorce novel Chapter 232

Everything Was a Deal Until Divorce

Chapter 232 A Clean Break

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“It’s too expensive. I can’t accept it,” Arden said. “We agreed–once this is settled, we go our separate ways.”

Dorian closed his laptop. “Arden. You really want things that clean between us?”

“Yes.”

“If I say it’s yours, it’s yours. If you don’t want it, throw it away. No need to pay for it.”

He stood, his presence immediately pressing down on her. Arden instinctively stepped back.

Dorian didn’t look at her again. He went to the closet, grabbed a bathrobe, and walked into the bathroom.

Soon, the sound of running water filled the room.

Arden stared at the gown in her hands, sighed, packed it away, and placed it in the closet. Then, as if by habit, she pulled out a blanket and laid it across the bed, dividing it down the middle. She lay on her side and covered herself with a thin throw.

When Dorian came out, he saw the blanket barrier and Arden lying neatly on her side.

He said nothing. He dried his hair, lay down, and turned off the main light, leaving only the bedside lamp

ɔn.

Arden didn’t speak. Dorian, unusually, didn’t either. She tried to fall asleep.

After the exhaustion of the day, she drifted off quickly, sleeping deeply.

Just like the night before, Dorian removed the annoying blanket, pulled her into his arms, turned on the ight, checked her wrist, and applied medication once more.

Only then did he lie back down, holding her as he slept.

The next morning, Dorian woke early. Watching the girl curled against him, sleeping soundly, he gently pinched her cheek with rare tenderness.

Then he let her go, replaced the blanket barrier exactly as it had been, and left.

Arden woke to her alarm. Seeing the blanket neatly dividing the bed and her own well–behaved sleeping position, she felt satisfied.

After washing up, she went downstairs. Everyone was waiting.

Dorian was there too. She sat beside him.

Theresa smiled warmly when she saw her. “Arden, Eugenia had the staff prepare lunch for you and Dorian. Take it with you and eat together at noon.”

Thinking about signing the divorce papers today, Arden nodded. “Alright. Thank you.”

After breakfast, Dorian deliberately waited for her. “Ride with me to the office.”

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“Okay. I’ll grab the lunch.”

In the car, Dorian was dressed impeccably as always–pressed shirt, perfectly knotted tie. He opened his laptop and worked.

Arden hesitated, then said, “Mr. Vale… we’re signing the divorce papers today, right? Do we need to go to the courthouse?”

Dorian paused mid–typing, turned his head slightly. “Bring the lunch to my office at noon. We’ll sign then.”

“Okay.”

Arden relaxed and looked out the window. The morning passed quickly in work.

At 11:20 a.m., Talia and Clark invited her to lunch. Arden said she wasn’t hungry and declined.

Once the office cleared out, she went up to the 28th floor. Lucien was already waiting. “Mrs. Vale.”

She nodded. “Is Mr. Vale inside?”

“Yes. Go ahead.”

Arden pushed the door open. Dorian sat at his desk, still working.

“Mr. Vale,” Arden said. “It’s time for lunch.”

Dorian looked up, set his pen down, and walked to the lounge area. Theresa had prepared the meal, neatly arranged and still warm.

“Mr. Vale, about the divorce papers-

“Eat first,” Dorian cut in.

“Oh.” Arden sat down.

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They ate quietly. Afterward, Dorian had Lucien come in to clear the dishes.

Once Lucien left, Arden asked again, “Can we sign now? The courthouse opens at two. I can take the

afternoon off.”

Dorian watched her eagerness, leaned back, and took a sip of water. “No need. Once we sign, Lucien will have the divorce decree delivered to you before the end of the day.”

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