The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 504

However, I was never going to admit that to her face.

"You're right, Mom. Since I almost got killed because of Ferris, I definitely need to lay out some new demands," I nodded in agreement.

She looked momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting me to agree so easily. But her shock quickly morphed into delight. "Selena, you're finally using your head! That's my girl."

"But you're staying out of it. I'm negotiating this myself," I interjected before she could keep celebrating.

Lucille hesitated, but then happily agreed. "Fine. You'll command more authority anyway. Vivian might be a nightmare, but she's going to bleed this time. Just remember, honey, hold your ground. You deserve every penny. Don't back down until you get it."

"I know. I won't quit until she agrees," I replied with a faint smile, echoing her advice.

"Exactly." Lucille nodded in satisfaction. She paused for a moment before adding, "But honestly... Selena, if you don't want to divorce him, we don't have to push this. I mean, didn't this whole ordeal show you how Ferris really feels?"

"How he really feels?" I wondered if my ears were deceiving me.

I had absolutely seen his true colors during this nightmare. I saw his utter disregard and contempt for me, juxtaposed with his frantic desperation for Zoey.

That was exactly why I needed this divorce more than ever. Why on earth was she using this as a reason for me to stay?

"Yeah! You used to say he was cheating on you with that girl and that he cared so much about her. But look what happened—he saved you first! He left her behind while she was getting tortured. Don't you see how much you mean to him?"