Chapter 563
Chapter 563:
At last, his steady voice filled the room. “There is nothing you need to handle. Eat properly. Rest properly. Look after yourself. That is what truly matters. The rest will become clear when the moment arrives — if it is not the right time, no question you ask will bring you an answer. Kailey, don’t exhaust yourself over this p>
No rise or fall in his tone. He simply stated his position.
Kailey drew in a shaky breath and forced herself to regain control.
Only then did it strike her that the man before her had always been like this — no emotion, no answers anyone could pry from him, no will anyone could bend. Allowing her to resume work had probably been the one time he had shown any restraint. If she pushed him any further now, what awaited her might stretch on without end.
A sharp breath caught in her chest. She pressed her teeth into her lower lip and held back every word.
Without another glance, she turned and walked out.
From behind, Lyman followed her retreating figure with a darkened gaze.
It felt as though they had reached a deadlock. Before Kailey could think of a way forward, others stepped in and chose a path on her behalf.
When she arrived at the office the next morning, something in Zaria’s expression immediately caught her attention.
“Has something happened?” Kailey asked.
“Yes,” Zaria answered. “Haven’t you looked at your phone p>
Re𝗮𝘥 𝘸𝗂t𝗁𝗈𝘶𝘁 𝗶ո𝘁e𝘳𝗋𝗎р𝘁i𝘰ns o𝗻
She simply didn’t have one. All work-related matters could only be accessed through the company system.
With a knot forming in her stomach, she made her way to her desk and powered on her computer.
Alerts from the company software began flashing across the screen one after another — some through private chats, others in group threads. The senders were different, but the message behind them was the same.
Late the previous night, HR had issued an official notice. Because of internal restructuring, Kailey’s position had been terminated. Compensation would be provided according to company policy.
To put it plainly, she had been dismissed.
“Please don’t take it too hard.” Noticing the emptiness on Kailey’s face, Zaria assumed shock had stolen her voice and tried to soothe her. “Maybe the boss has arranged something else for you. Or perhaps he wants you to stay home and live comfortably as his wife p>
Kailey lifted her gaze. “Do you really think staying home as a wife is something worth celebrating p>
“Of course it is.” In a household like that, there would be no need to work and no need to lift a finger. Many would envy such a life.
Kailey gave no answer.
At that moment, Linda stepped into the office with a folder in hand. “Kailey, Mr. Blake asked me to deliver this to you. If everything looks fine, please sign it.” A tangle of emotions flickered across her face as she held it out.
A chill crept up Kailey’s spine. Without a word, she extended her hand and took it.
The moment she cracked it open, the bold black heading at the top came into view and seized all of her attention.
Zaria stood off to the side, her eyes flying wide as the words sank in. “A divorce agreement? Mr. Blake is divorcing you p>