After the divorce he begged novel Chapter 55

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Jeffrey’s sharp gaze seemed to pierce through all her pretenses, seeing straight into her soul.

Andrea forced a smile, feeling the weight of his presence. “How would I know?”

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“I won’t tolerate this again. Rebecca is my wife and Samuel’s mother.” Jeffrey’s voice was steady, confirming his suspicions from her reaction. “I made that clear from the start.”

Andrea’s eyes welled with tears. “It wasn’t me!”

“If you want to deal with others, right or wrong, I’ll stand by you,” Jeffrey said bluntly. “But Rebecca? Absolutely not.”

“It wasn’t me. I had nothing to do with this.” Andrea’s heart twisted, gripped by fear as she desperately defended herself. “You can investigate if you don’t believe me.”

Jeffrey kept his gaze steady, watching her misty eyes with cold calm. “Do you really want me to investigate?”

Andrea froze, her blood turning cold.

“Did my earlier words sink in?” Jeffrey paused, giving her an escape route.

Andrea nodded quietly. “They did.”

“I accept your scheming nature. I’ll respect whatever twisted thoughts you have, whether honorable or not,” Jeffrey

continued, his tone blunt. “But none of this touches Rebecca.”

Humiliation flooded Andrea. Under Jeffrey’s intense gaze, she felt completely exposed, as if every hidden agenda was laid

bare.

His brutal honesty broke down her defenses, and his unexpected mercy left her torn between gratitude and unease.

“I’m sorry,” Andrea said, knowing it was no use arguing anymore.

Jeffrey almost demanded she apologize to Rebecca, but then he remembered how fiercely Rebecca had tried to erase their past. His words dissolved into a bitter silence.

Andrea felt the weight of his silence. “The better you treat me, the more I fear losing you. I’m scared you’ll leave me once you make up with her.”

“I confessed your existence to her when I loved her most,” Jeffrey said plainly. “Your worry is unnecessary.”

“But affection always comes with possessiveness,” Andrea pressed, hoping to claim his heart fully. “I wanted to be with you before. Now that we’re closer, I want you by my side forever.”

Jeffrey’s eyes flickered, and he suddenly remembered something Rebecca had once said.

Andrea held his hand, her grip tightening. “Jeffrey.”

“Go on,” Jeffrey said, his voice detached.

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“I want to work with you at PrimePlay Technologies as your secretary,” Andrea said boldly. “That way we’ll be together every day. No more insecurity. Would that be okay?”

“Hmm,” Jeffrey murmured, not objecting.

Andrea was surprised. “Really?”

Jeffrey repeated, “Hmm.”

Andrea’s presence gave Rebecca a clear view of the preferential treatment Jeffrey reserved for “insiders” versus outsiders. If Rebecca still insisted on a divorce, she’d lose those privileges. Over time, she’d realize what the right choice was.

Rebecca had no idea that, even though Jeffrey had stopped causing problems at work, Andrea had become even more skilled at manipulation. But at that moment, she had no energy to focus on that.

After hanging up Jeffrey’s call, Rebecca texted lan, asking if he could help pick up Samuel when he was free.

lan saw the message, but he didn’t reply as he drove.

Richard glared at her phone. “Finished negotiating?”

“He refused,” Rebecca said flatly.

“If he refuses, you should beg harder!” Richard exploded. “Show some humility. Grovel if you have to.”

“You want mercy? Go beg him yourself,” Rebecca snapped, throwing all pretenses aside. “This isn’t my problem anymore.”

“Rebecca!” Richard’s face darkened.

Rebecca ignored him. She’d already figured things out during the call.

“If you don’t settle this for me tonight, I’ll make sure no one sleeps here,” Richard said, threatening her. “I’ll smash

everything in your room.”

“Be my guest,” Rebecca replied wearily.

Richard grabbed a nearby cup, ready to throw it.

Rebecca spoke up before he could. “Just a reminder. This is a condo building, not a villa. The neighbors below will hear the

noise.”

“So what if they hear?” Richard growled in anger.

“They’ll report it to property management. If that doesn’t work, they’ll call the police.” Rebecca met his glare, “I didn’t break anything. You’d be the one getting arrested.”

Richard froze, the logic hitting him.

Rebecca continued, “Go cause a scene at my workplace if you want. I don’t care about embarrassment, but I wonder if you

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Her words hit hard, upsetting Richard’s plan. He had thought he could extort money through brute force, but now he was facing the possibility of jail time or public disgrace.

“If I kidnapped you and that child inside,” Richard suddenly said fiercely, taking the path he least wanted, “I don’t believe Jeffrey would remain indifferent.”

Rebecca stared at him with her clear eyes. She had expected his shameless behavior, but not this insanity.

don’t know whether Jeffrey would stand by or not,” lan said, coming just in time. “But if you really kidnap Becky and Samuel, with Jeffrey’s methods, you’ll disappear and end up with broken limbs.”

Rebecca and Richard turned to see lan walking in, dressed flamboyantly.

Behind him was Jessica, exuding cool confidence, and Rebecca’s eyes lit up.

“lan,” Richard muttered, his gaze shifting to Jessica. “Jessica!”

“Did you ask me to pick up Samuel because Richard’s causing trouble here?” lan asked bluntly, not bothering with adult

issues.

Rebecca nodded. Ian wasn’t bad in a fight, but Jessica would easily overpower him. They were safe now.

“Out of respect for your seniority, I won’t make this too unpleasant.” lan instinctively stepped in front of Rebecca and Jessica, blocking their path. “Are you leaving on your own, or should I have my people escort you out?”

Jessica shot lan a sideways glance. ‘Why didn’t I know you brought your men here?‘ she thought.

lan blinked, feigning innocence.

Jessica raised an eyebrow.

Richard realized it was going to be difficult to get what he wanted today, so he cut straight to the point. “If you want me to leave, fine. Give me 1.5 million.”

lan spoke without hesitation. “Give it to him.”

Jessica nodded. “Is 1.5 million too little? Maybe make it 3 million.”

lan thought for a moment. “That could work.”

Rebecca immediately understood their plan and facepalmed.

Richard’s eyes lit up as he thought, ‘If getting money is this easy, why have I gone through all this trouble?‘