Chapter 45
In the end, Zoya agreed.
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She did not want Arthur to shoulder the burden for her. Besides, three months was not a long time for her. She felt that it would pass quickly.
Before he left, Arthur quietly reminded her, “No matter what, you have already retired from the military. In any case, your top priority should be your own life.
“If you get in an extremely dangerous situation, staying alive is the primary concern. Do you understand?”
Zoya understood that Arthur was truly worried about her.
“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing,” she said.
Arthur sighed, understanding that even though she had retired from the military, her innate soldier’s nature would compel her to prioritize completing the mission.
He thought, ‘She is the daughter of Felix and Celina. That inherent nature, ingrained in her very being, cannot be changed!”
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“Zoya, no matter what, you must have a good life. This is not only my wish but also your parents‘ wish,” Arthur said earnestly.
Zoya’s eyes reddened. After a long while, she softly hummed in acknowledgment.
After Arthur left, Wren looked at Zoya and said, “Are you going to Marabotara tomorrow?”
“Yes,” she said.
“Do you want me to drive you home?” Wren asked.
“No, thank you. I drove myself here,” she politely refused.
Hearing this, he just smiled faintly. “Alright,” he said, “we’ll probably meet again very soon anyway.”
Zoya pursed her red lips.
She thought, ‘Well, it’s just being a bodyguard for three months. I can finish the mission very quickly!‘
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As soon as Nicolas returned to the villa, he locked himself in the bedroom.
The once cozy bedroom now felt so empty it terrified him.
In the wardrobe, on the bed, and in the cabinets, everything belonging to Zoya was gone.
She had already moved out all her belongings without telling him.
It was as if she was completely leaving his life.
A loud knocking came from outside the door, accompanied by the voices of his mother and sister.
Nicolas, however, ignored it and continued searching the room for anything Zoya might have left behind.
He suddenly froze when he opened the nightstand drawer.
Two rings lay quietly in the drawer.
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Those were the rings he bought at a thrift store for 70 dollars when they were preparing for their wedding.
At that time, he told Zoya, “Once I start making money, I’ll definitely buy you a nice diamond ring!”
She looked at the ring, smiling softly, and put it on her finger without a hint of disdain.
Nicolas picked up the two rings.
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His past vows still echoed in his ears. He later earned a great deal of money and was long capable of buying her a superb diamond ring.
Ultimately, by the time they announced their divorce, he still hadn’t given her a proper diamond ring.
Thinking of this, a deep sense of self–blame welled up in his heart.
After a while, Nicolas found nothing else related to Zoya in the room besides the wedding rings.
It was only then that he realized they hadn’t even taken wedding photos since their
their marriage.
Initially, they just wanted to save some money and planned to take them later when they had enough.
But they gradually forgot and felt it was no longer necessary.
Outside the bedroom, the knocking on the door grew louder.
Nicolas finally walked to the door and opened it.
“She only gave you that money for your startup. Your success in starting the business is all thanks to you. It has nothing to do with her!”
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left now.”
Actually, she still had some money, but she was not willing to give it to Zoya.
Nicolas was filled with disappointment. “Never mind, I’ll think of another way.”
After speaking, he left the villa and found Jasmine,
Nicolas said hesitantly, “Jasmine, can you lend me some money? The company was tight with money previously, and all my money is tied up in the company.
“I don’t have 500 thousand dollars right now.”
Jasmine showed a troubled expression on her face. “I told you last time that I only have 30 thousand dollars available.
“I don’t have any more than that. After all, I just became a co–pilot, and my income isn’t very high.”
Nicolas gritted his teeth and said, “What about the jewelry then?”
“Jewelry?” Jasmine was startled.
Nicolas said hurriedly, “If you could pawn a couple of pieces of the jewelry I gave you, you could get 500 thousand dollars.
“When my company’s financial issues are resolved in the future, I’ll redeem the jewelry and return it to you.”
This was the only way he could think of to raise 500 thousand dollars in the shortest time.
Jasmine’s eyes flickered slightly. She was naturally unwilling.
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But she also understood that this was the most crucial moment, and paying 500 thousand dollars to get rid of Zoya was still a good deal.
Only if Zoya and Nicolas divorced would she have a chance to be with him.
Given Nicolas’s regard for her, it wouldn’t be long before she officially married him.
“Of course, no problem. I’ll get them for you now,” Jasmine said, taking out all the jewelry Nicolas had given her and spreading it out in front of him.
The tray of jewelry placed on the black velvet cloth momentarily stunned Nicolas, especially since the 70–dollar wedding ring was still in his pocket.
His lips were tightly pressed, and he looked at the luxurious jewelry in front of him with a complex gaze
He thought, ‘I bought so much jewelry for Jasmine, why have I never thought of buying any for Zoya?‘

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