He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 578

If she had bought his lies, she would have ended up in ruins all over again.

Yardley’s face flushed, then went pale under her piercing clarity. His voice was tight.

“I have no intention of marrying Veronica. Even after the divorce, I won’t be considering marriage for a long time. You don’t have to worry about that.”

“I’m just exhausted. Since you’re determined not to come back, there’s no point in dragging this out and torturing each other. Let’s just end it.”

“I agree to every condition in your divorce draft. All the financial compensation you asked for is yours. As for my supplementary demands—if you really don’t want to sign them, then forget it.”

“I’ve surrendered completely. Isn't this enough for you, Scarlett?”

She studied him for a long moment.

Standing in the sunlight, he looked remarkably haggard. His usually immaculate suit had wrinkles, and the commanding aura he once carried seemed entirely drained. He looked years older.

It was a miracle. He had finally dropped the petty negotiating tactics and abandoned his outrageous demands.

She let out a dry laugh.

“What about your supposed two billion debt? Am I taking half of that with me?”

“...I’ll handle it myself,” he said.

“And the promises you made at the charity gala? You’ll honor all of them?”

“...Yes.”

“Great. Have your lawyers finalize the papers and send them to Chatwin. Once he clears them, we sign, and we file.”

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