The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 462

Ferris's true intention was to get a divorce.

He just didn't want to follow the terms in The Marital Dissolution Agreement that Vivian had drawn up. That was why he said signing it wasn't his intention.

He wanted a divorce, but his prerequisite was that I agree to his unreasonable conditions and step aside to make way for his precious darling.

"Stop arguing." Unable to stomach Vivian and Lucille's bickering a second longer, I cut them off with a low shout.

Ignoring Vivian's glaring dissatisfaction and Lucille's sheer confusion, I turned to Ferris and asked calmly, "Mr. Sterling, can we finalize the divorce today?"

"No!" Ferris hadn't even answered yet, but the two women shouted in perfect unison.

Vivian glared at me. "Not until you return Eden Gardens."

Lucille looked at me with absolute agony. "Selena, why are you acting foolish again? Is this the time to talk about divorce?"

I ignored both of them, keeping my eyes fixed on Ferris. "Mr. Sterling, you brought all your documents, right? Can we go to the Registry Office now?"

It was only when Ferris showed up that I realized Vivian's promises last night had been made entirely behind his back.

Whether it was the massive cash transfer or returning Eden Gardens, it was strictly Vivian's agenda.

Ferris had never agreed to any of it.

But I believed he would agree to go through with the divorce formalities.

Because he said he would get a divorce.

Ferris stared deeply at me. Behind his silver-rimmed glasses, a dark storm surged in his predatory gaze, though his expression remained completely unreadable.

I didn't need to read his emotions anymore. As long as he agreed to sign the papers, nothing else mattered.

"Are you in a hurry?" Ferris asked softly.

"Yes, a big hurry." I held his gaze and pressed again, "Can we finalize the divorce today, Mr. Sterling?"

After a brief silence, he spoke up again. "You must accept the money and the house. If you refuse, then the divorce is off the table."

"Ferris, what are you saying? Isn't it better if she refuses? Why are you negotiating this with her?" Vivian panicked.

But Ferris just grabbed the documents scattered across the table, turned around, and headed for the door. "That's my final word. Come find me when you're ready to accept it."

He was playing dirty. He was refusing to finalize the divorce today.

I should have expected this.

Yet, hearing his ultimatum made my heart drop like a lead weight in my chest.

A suffocating wave of despair bloomed from within.

Just as I thought. It was exactly as I thought.

"You foolish child, why are you so stupid?" Vivian practically stamped her foot. Unable to stop Ferris, she turned and shot me a vicious glare. "Selena, I really underestimated your tricks. You calculate everything so perfectly. But let me tell you, this isn't over! Just you wait."