Chapter 12-2
Emily, in her desperation to get what she wanted, had dropped the bombshell in front of Holden.
Maybe she figured this was the only way to push Alex into divorcing Harper and marrying her quickly.
“Mr. Lavien, let me tell you…”
“Emily, enough! Whatever’s going on between Alex and me is none of your business!” Harper finally snapped when Emily tried to speak again.
If the truth had to come out, it should be from her and Alex, not Emily!
Emily’s lips twisted into a mocking smile. “Harper, I don’t want to meddle, but if you keep dragging your feet on signing the papers, what are Alex and I supposed to do?”
Holden shot Harper an unhappy look. “Harper, what papers?”
Harper’s heart sank. Today was supposed to be a happy day for Holden’s birthday, and now she had to tell him she and Alex were getting a divorce!
She lowered her eyes, not wanting to meet his gaze, feeling like she had done something wrong.
Her voice was heavy, Let Alex explain.”
It was Alex who brought forward the divorce, so he should be the one to explain.
Before Alex could get a word in, Emily jumped in. “Mr. Lavien, Alex is divorcing Harper. I’m Alex’s future wife!”
“That’s nonsense!” Holden was so angry he felt a crushing pressure on his chest, his face went pale, and he almost collapsed, clutching his chest.
Harper rushed to support him and angrily scolded, “Emily, did you have to say it today?”
Emily looked innocent. “Harper, why hide it from him? It’s better for everyone to know sooner.”
“You homewrecker, get out now!” Holden roared with difficulty, his eyes red with anger.
Seeing this, Harper knew Holden couldn’t take such a blow and quickly said, “Emily, get out!”
“Harper, you’re the one getting a divorce from Alex. If anyone should get out, it’s you, not me.” Emily’s attitude was firm.
She looked at Alex with deep affection. “You know Alex and I love each other. Alex has never liked you. Why do you insist on occupying the position?”
Alex frowned but didn’t say a word in defense. It seemed he was acknowledging the truth.
Harper felt a pang of disappointment, but the priority was to calm Holden down. She softly said, “Grandpa, don’t get angry over irrelevant people. Let’s go have dinner first.
But Holden couldn’t shake off his anger and gave a final order, “Alex, get this woman out of here right now! As long as I’m alive, I will never allow her to step into the Lavien Mansion.”
Alex frowned slightly and didn’t stay silent this time. “Emily, you should leave.”
For Holden’s health, Alex had to ask Emily to leave.
Emily’s eyes filled with tears as she looked at Alex, feeling very wronged. “Alex!”
“Leave now. We’ll talk later.” Alex’s tone was firm.
Knowing that Alex wouldn’t change his mind once he made a decision, Emily had no choice but to leave, cursing in her heart.
Damn old man, I hope he dies soon so Alex won’t be forced to stay with that bitch Harper. Then one will dare to stop me from becoming the lady of the Lavien family!”
Holden tightly held Harper’s hand, reaffirming his stance. “Harper, don’t worry. I only recognize you as my granddaughter–in–law. I won’t accept your divorce from Alex, even if I were dead!”
He turned his gaze to Alex again, his tone firm. “Alex, did you hear me?”
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Alex’s expression was unemotional, his tone calm. “She and I are not getting divorced for now.”
She? He didn’t even want to call her by name.
Harper felt even more bitter.
Even with Holden’s support, what did it matter?
Could a forced marriage be happy?
She might have had hope before, but now, there was only endless disappointment.
