"Absolutely not," Nathan refused without a second thought.
Derik waved his hand dismissively. "Bring your best hostess over. Make sure she's attractive and untouched," he emphasized. "We don't want anyone who doesn't meet those standards."
The bar owner smiled obligingly. "I have the perfect person. Irene is new here. She's a lovely thing, and very proper. I'll send her right over.'"
Within moments, Irene Cooper appeared before them.
Derik looked pleased. "Mr. Lynch, this young lady is both charming and innocent. Irene, you'll be keeping Mr. Lynch company tonight."
Irene spotted Nathan the moment she arrived. His commanding presence and youthful good looks naturally made him the center of attention, even among these seasoned executives.
From his central position on the dark red couch, his tailored black suit seemed to draw in the light, lending him a reserved yet compelling aura.
Irene sat down beside him. "Mr. Lynch, hello."
Not a flicker of emotion crossed Nathan's handsome features. His indifference was unmistakable in his refusal to even glance in her direction.
"How old are you, Irene?" Derik asked, breaking the silence.
Irene smiled and replied, "I'm 21 this year."
"21?" Derik said, raising a brow. "That means you're still in university!"
Irene nodded. "Yes! I have a younger brother still studying, so I'm working part-time to support him."
While many modern men might hesitate to marry a woman with a younger brother due to perceived financial burdens, the wealthy executives in this room viewed it as an advantage. It signaled a feminine pliancy and a need for protection that fed their own desire to play the savior.
"Make sure Mr. Lynch has everything he needs, Irene," another executive chimed in. "He'll treat you right."
"Why don't you peel him an orange, Irene?" Derik added.
Irene picked up an orange and began peeling it. Once done, she looked at Nathan. "Mr. Lynch."

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The readers' comments on the novel: The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam)
Such a wack writer....
And now we're onto another sets of characters that weren't included from the beginning....
Nathan and Michelle???...
Thought Celine got pregnant before Hailey…..how come Celine is 3 months and Hailey 7?...
if there is already a surveillance video as evidence for the poisoning of Hailey, why go all the trouble of pretending? Celine is also pregnant right? What is happening to them, and what about Adam's headaches ......
Why is this writer like this! Seems it’s going to be a never ending story!!! Rebecca or Melody, why is she here again!!! Don’t these female characters move on!!! Goshhhhh...
A man with a team of invisible bodyguards that only appear on orders and disappear in time of troubles. Hmm😆🤏...
When will Hailey show that she is Adam's cousin and be ruthless? Joanne needs to be put in her place and realize Jonah does not want her. Ewan is just as bad as she is. Hailey needs to get help from Celine or Adam if she doesn't want Jonah to find out what's happening....
If the focus has to go on other characters in the book, at least make it more interesting! They were separated for three years, and still having love rivals! Especially one from the past!!! Why can’t Ewan and Joanne move in together and move on!!...
Imagine the long read if they decide to switch back to Adam and Celine. Not reading this with the same enthusiasm from the beginning....