She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 359

“If you, Mr. Carrow, believe that Melanie and I have an improper relationship, then please present the evidence. Otherwise, you are spreading rumors and engaging in slander, and I reserve the right to have my lawyer hold you legally accountable.”

“Or perhaps… Mr. Carrow can produce a paternity test, just like Melanie did, to prove an affair during the marriage?”

Preston’s rapid-fire questions left Gavin speechless. He hadn't really intended to attack Melanie, just to help Dominic try to win her back. But after Preston’s words, he felt like a complete jerk.

“I’m sorry, Melanie, I didn’t mean to…”

“If there’s nothing else, then stop wasting my time on my way to Family Court.”

After her cold dismissal, Melanie turned, grabbed Preston’s sleeve, and they both got back into the car.

Gavin watched as Melanie and Preston drove away. They weren’t holding hands, just a simple tug on a sleeve, but for some reason, it struck him as incredibly intimate.

***

At the entrance of Family Court, Preston parked the car and took the initiative to ask Melanie, “Do you need me to go in with you?”

Melanie turned to meet his gaze. She could tell he wanted to go with her. Not because he wanted to taunt Dominic, but because he was worried Dominic might bully her.

Melanie smiled wryly and shook her head.

“No, it’s fine. You can just wait for me in the car.”

She appreciated his sentiment, but the divorce was between her and Dominic. She had started this battle on her own, and she wanted to be the one to finish it.

“Okay.”

Preston’s response was simple, with not a single extra word. Melanie was a little surprised, but on second thought, it was perfectly in line with his usual style. And she happened to like that style very much—just the right amount of support without putting any pressure on her.

Melanie got out of the car and walked into Family Court.

Dominic’s weary face contorted in agony, and the tears he had been holding back threatened to spill over.

His reaction completely surprised Melanie. She had expected him to start yelling at her the moment she walked in. After all, none of them seemed to think a man cheating and having an illegitimate child was a major transgression. Instead, they saw her as cold, heartless, and vicious for ruining Dominic’s reputation and bankrupting his company over such a “small matter.”

Uncharacteristically, Family Court was empty today. Besides the two of them getting a divorce, there was no one else there for business.

Melanie and Dominic took the divorce papers to the service window.

***

Averin General Hospital. Inpatient ward.

Camilla was lying in her hospital bed, finding fault with everything Evelyn did.