Shining Bright After Rebirth (Diana and Steven) novel Chapter 802

Chapter 802 You Can't Divorce Now

"What's going on with you?" Queenie said, a look of disbelief on her face as she regarded Amelie. "Can you please keep it down a bit? If this gets out, it'll be so embarrassing for me! My movie is about to hit the theaters, and I just signed with Excellence Entertainment. You and Dad can't mess this up for me. You can't divorce now, at least not yet!

"Just wait a bit. If you rush to be Mark's wife, people are going to blame you for his wife's death. Lily's parents are still around, and they come from a respectable family. If they get even a whiff of something between you two, it'll be a nightmare for both of you.

"Mom, have you lost your mind? You're not thinking straight!" Queenie was already on edge, her anger flashing in her eyes.

Amelie felt the weight of those words. The thought of a divorce made her uneasy.

If she went through with it, she would be left with nothing.

After all, Mark might not even value her once he had her.

She had nothing to her name, and even if Lily had some skills and a strong family, she still ended up dead.

Amelie wasn't naive. She wanted to marry Mark, but she also knew how reckless and arrogant he was. He wouldn't appreciate her after he got her. He had plenty of other women in his life, many of whom were younger and prettier.

"Queenie, I see what you're getting at. I won't be divorcing your father. As for Mark, I know exactly who he is. Once I'm him, the novelty will wear off. The more elusive I am, the more he'll crave me. If I keep him on his toes, it'll work to my advantage. I slept with him today and secured us a business deal. Tomorrow afternoon, I'll take you to meet our partners."

At the mention of profit, Queenie's face lit up.

"Mom, you really are the best!" she said, her eyes sparkling with mischief