Everything was a deal until divorce novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235 Goodbye, Youth

“But you and Dorian…”

Inished

“I’m doing fine now, Grandma,” Arden said gently. “Dorian’s fine too. Now that we’re divorced, he’s free to be with someone he truly likes. I’ve let it go. I’ll live my life, and when I meet someone I really care about, I’ll fall in love properly. Then get married, maybe have a family someday.

“I like things simple. Dorian’s too dazzling, and there are too many people around him. Being apart is good for both of us.”

Hearing her say it like that, Eugenia knew she couldn’t push anymore. Arden had been the one wronged from beginning to end.

They talked for a long time. Night had fallen outside. Since they were no longer married, Eugenia couldn’t ask her to stay over. She simply reminded her to head back early.

In the end, all she could do was silently lament–her grandson just didn’t have the fortune to keep such a sweet, sensible girl in the family.

Arden said goodbye, then went to pack her clothes. Caleb carried her suitcase for her.

She took one last look at the room, then closed the door without a trace of hesitation.

Goodbye. Three years of my youth. All the love I keep pouring in. And the version of me that dares to love at all. Let it be a dream I’m finally waking up from.

Dorian had been called into Eugenia’s room, so he didn’t see Arden leave–or notice she had packed her things.

The divorce, was finalized.

And with Dorian in charge of the Vale family, Eugenia had little say. All she could do was offer one line. “You’ll regret divorcing Arden someday.”

She looked at him and added, “I’d love to see what kind of ‘amazing woman‘ you end up bringing home. But don’t you dare bring any trashy Z–list starlets into this house–I’m too old to tolerate that nonsense.”

That part was clearly a jab at Vivienne and Lacey. Dorian listened without responding.

Eugenia rambled on for over an hour. When she finally paused, Dorian stood.

“Grandma, you’re getting on in years. Worry less. Sleep early.”

He added, “I’ll be heading to Soutaria for a few days. Business trip. Won’t be around to bother you.”

Eugenia narrowed her eyes. “Didn’t you say everything there was stable? Why the trip now?”

“Some unexpected complications with a project. I need to be on–site. Sleep well.”

With that, he left. Back in his room, he immediately noticed the emptiness.

9:25 am DDDM.

Chapter 235 Goodbye, Youth

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Half the closet was bare. Arden’s clothes–all gone. In the bathroom, her toothbrush, towels, skincare- completely cleared out.

Even the books she used to leave on the nightstand were missing.

She’d erased every trace of herself. Except for one thing: the gown she wore that night.

It had been cleaned and neatly folded in a garment bag, left atop the bedside table.

He walked over to look at it. His phone buzzed. “Arden just transferred you 5,000 dollars.”

A message followed.

“Mr. Vale, here’s for the dress. Let’s just call it a rental. I sent 5,000 dollars. I left the dress on the bed, no damage. I washed it carefully.”

Tch. Seriously? She has to make everything a transaction. It’s childish.

Dorian tugged at his tie and threw his phone onto the couch, then headed downstairs for a glass of ice

water.

Celine was on the couch, scrolling through her phone. She looked up briefly. “Hey.”

“Mm.” Dorian nodded, expression dark.

He looked like someone owed him five million and skipped town. Celine glanced back down at her phone, then opened the group chat.

Celine sent a message, “Divorced men are scary.”

The group chat included Arden, Isla, Ruby, and Celine.

Isla replied, “Talking about Dorian?”

Celine confirmed, “Obviously.”

Isla followed up, “Shouldn’t he be thrilled?”

Celine responded, “He came downstairs just now for a glass of water like the world’s ending.”

Isla texted back, “Didn’t he want this divorce more than anything? I thought he’d be setting off fireworks by. now.”

Ruby chimed in, “Nah, my gut says he’s gonna regret this.”

Arden dropped a message, “Happy divorce to me. He dreamed of this. I planned for it. It’s a new life now. Y’all can stop overanalyzing.”

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