THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 1032

Caitlin scrolled through the messages and pictures from Gordon, a smile playing on her lips. [Anyone who didn't know better would think you were going on a blind date tonight.]

[Isn't this more important than a blind date?]

As Caitlin was typing her reply, Gertrude called out from the kitchen, "Catie, Elsa and I are making pasta. Do you want some? If you do, we'll make extra."

She had to admit, moving into this luxury three-person dorm was incredibly convenient. They could cook whatever they wanted without worrying about the dorm supervisor doing inspections.

"Yes!" Caitlin immediately grabbed her phone and ran to the kitchen. "I want a salad too! Oh, let me help you two."

"No, no." Elsa gently pushed Caitlin out. "Gertrude and I have got this. You go be all sweet with your boyfriend. The kitchen isn't for you right now."

Gertrude nodded in agreement. "Elsa's right, Catie. Go on, we don't need your help in here."

Caitlin was shooed out of the kitchen.

Half an hour later, Elsa emerged with a large bowl of pasta. "Dinner's ready, Catie!"

"Coming!"

Caitlin put down her phone and walked to the dining table.

Gertrude placed a platter of marinated fish on the table. "This is a spicy marinated fish from my hometown. I made it last night and let it sit in the fridge overnight, so it should be perfectly seasoned. You two try it and see what you think."

Caitlin took a bite and her eyes lit up. "Wow, it's so spicy and delicious! Gertrude, you're a hidden gem!"

Elsa also tried a piece. "This is really good! Better than what I've bought in stores! Gertrude, you really are a treasure."

Seeing her roommates enjoy the dish she made so much gave Gertrude a deep sense of accomplishment.

Before, she had always imagined that wealthy young ladies were ethereal beings who only ate at high-end restaurants where meals cost thousands, and even had their mouthwash air-shipped. That's how it was in the movies, anyway.

They say art imitates life, so she had assumed that real-life heiresses would be even more extravagant than their on-screen counterparts.

It wasn't until she got to know Caitlin that she realized the truth.

True ladies from prestigious families had a grace that came from within. Though they stood at the very top, they never looked down on others or categorized people by class. They could dine with poise in the finest restaurants and sit with elegance at a humble street food stall.

Since there were no afternoon classes, Gordon drove to Kingsward University at one o'clock.

Caitlin got into the passenger seat. "Where are we going now?"

They were scheduled to meet Norris at five, so they just needed to be at the restaurant by four-thirty. They still had plenty of time.

Gordon said, "There's a wetland park nearby with some great scenery. Want to go for a walk there?"

He had looked it up. In the golden month of September, the scenery at the park was lovely, perfect for a couple's stroll.

Gordon breathed a small sigh of relief at her words.

Knock, knock--

The sound of knocking came from the door.

"That must be my brother and Celeste," Caitlin said as she went to open it.

Gordon immediately got up and followed her.

When the door opened, it was indeed Norris with Celeste Hayes.

Celeste smiled. "Catie, you two are so early!"

"Not that early, we just got here a little while ago," Caitlin said, linking her arm with Gordon's. "Celeste, Brother Norris, let me formally introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Gordon."

"Oh, no need for introductions for me. Mr. Sylvester and I have already met," Celeste said with a smile.

Caitlin nodded, then looked at Gordon. "This is my brother Norris. You can call him Brother Norris, just like I do."

"Brother Norris, I'm Gordon." Gordon extended his hand toward Norris. "You can call me Vest."

Caitlin was the youngest in her family. Since they weren't engaged yet, even Master Ninth had to be called by his first name by her older brother.