She Became Exactly What They Wished For novel Chapter 3

Chapter 3

“Yes!”

Javier sounded excited right away.

A flicker of sarcasm crossed Maryann’s eyes as she sent him the restaurant address.

“Maryann, are you serious? You’d really let Larry and Candi be together?”

“Since when did you become so kind and sensible?”

Javier and Claire stared at Maryann, their suspicious looks pricking her heart like sharp needles.

It wasn’t that she’d suddenly become sensible.

It was that Javier and Claire had always cared only about Candice.

Maryann had fought for a shred of their notice, but they’d always accused her of being attention- seeking and unreasonable.

Their accusations had haunted her like a curse for twenty-four years.

She didn’t want to hear them anymore.

gree to my terms, and I’ll sign the divorce papers right away.”

What are your terms?”

“Give me 800 million dollars. And I want to cut all ties with you.

“800 million dollars?!” Their voices rose sharply-not because she wanted to cut ties, but because of the amount. “Are you out of your mind, Maryann? You’re delusional!

“Our assets go to Candi. Don’t even think about it!”

Facing their guarded eyes, Maryann felt like an invisible hand was squeezing her heart, tighter and tighter.

She didn’t understand. She was their daughter, too. How could they favor Candice so much?

She tilted her head to keep the tears from falling. “Lawrence’s personal assets are worth more than ten times what the Gill Group has. His wife could get at least ten figures a year.”

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ust as she expected, Javier and Claire went quiet.

It only took them a few seconds before they said eagerly, “Deal.”

Then they signed the severance agreement without hesitation. “As for the 800 million dollars- we’ll transfer it once your divorce from Larry is final.

“If you dare to play games with us…

“I won’t. I’ve set to leave.”

Maryann’s tone was flat.

She didn’t have any lingering feelings for Lawrence anymore.

The same went for the Gill family she’d grown to resent so deeply.

“Where are you planning to go?”

The next moment, a cool voice rang out.

Maryann froze for a second: Then she looked up and met Lawrence’s scrutinizing gaze.

Candice was standing beside him.

“It’s nothing. Mary just wants to travel again, and she’s asking us for money.” Javier and Claire stood up immediately and walked over to Lawrence with eager smiles. “Larry, Candi, you’re here to eat, too?”

rence didn’t answer them. His eyes went past them and settled on Maryann, his brow furrowed. “Are you short on money? Why didn’t you tell me?”

always tell me to go through your assistant, don’t you?” Maryann replied calmly. “I didn’t nt to bother you.”

Lawrence paused, something unreadable flickering in his eyes.

The politeness and distance in Maryann’s voice made her feel like a stranger-nothing like the playful, whining way she used to act around him.

But before he could say anything, Candice spoke up, “Larry, I’m getting a little hungry.”

Javier’s face immediately lit up with affection and gentleness. “Come, sit down and eat with us.”

Claire picked up a menu and started ordering.

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