Substitute Wife, Genius CEO novel Chapter 86

They didn't know if the recording was real, but Summer's absolute confidence made it seem undeniable. If what she said was true...

Considering the damage to Lily's reputation, Xavier ordered, "Come to my office, Summer. We need to talk."

Perhaps fearing she would refuse, he added a pointed remark. "About what you wanted."

With that, he turned on his heel, making sure to call for Lily to follow him.

His tone toward Lily was noticeably softer than the bark he had used on Summer.

It was a deliberate display for the employees—a silent declaration that even if Lily cost the company millions, he wouldn't utter a single word of blame.

It was blatant favoritism, and a clear sign he was backing her.

Summer watched coldly, mulling over his words.

What she wanted?

Was he finally going to discuss the divorce?

She stood up and followed them.

Inside Xavier's office.

As soon as she stepped inside, he said, "I need you to issue a public statement taking the blame. Say it was your negligence during the handover that locked Lily out. Tell everyone it wasn't her fault."

Summer let out a humorless laugh. "Why should I? Her reputation matters, but mine doesn't?"

"So, will you comply?"

She pulled out the *Divorce Agreement* from her bag—the revised version Sebastian had drafted for her.

She slid it across the desk. "Sign this, and I'll post your statement."

He glanced at it before violently ripping it to shreds. "You don't get to dictate the terms of this divorce, Summer. I make the final call."

As he spoke, he shot a look to the bodyguards standing nearby.

Before Summer even realized what was happening, the two massive men had pinned her arms to her sides.

"What are you doing? Let me go!" she shouted, struggling furiously. But against two towering enforcers, her efforts were futile; she was immobilized in their iron grip.