No Divorce? The Billionaire's Love Chase! novel Chapter 340

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York was struck speechless by Claudia's accusation.

After a long pause, he said, "I know I was wrong about what happened before. Your body is still recovering. Take your anger out on me, but don't hurt—"

Smack!

Before York could finish, Claudia slapped him hard across the face and turned away.

York stood frozen, one hand on his cheek. Not far away, Mark, who had witnessed his boss get chewed out and then slapped, quickly ducked his head and turned his back, pretending he hadn't seen a thing.

In the afternoon, Claudia had an appointment with Old Mrs. Shaw of Grandeur Group. As always, Old Mrs. Shaw was full of praise for Claudia, but her granddaughter, Celia, who had accompanied her, couldn't have looked more disgusted.

Claudia ignored her and personally escorted the old woman to her car.

Celia slammed the car door shut and sneered at Claudia. "Dr. Watkins, the one who isn't loved is just the third wheel. Ann already has Mr. Ferguson's child. There's no point in you clinging to the title of Mrs. Ferguson. You'd be better off getting a divorce and taking a generous settlement."

Claudia looked at the fool before her and frowned. "Why don't you get the divorce for me?"

Celia scoffed, her eyes full of contempt. "Dr. Watkins, when one person in a marriage wants out, there's no stopping it. I know it wasn't easy for a fallen debutante like you to snag a big fish like Mr. Ferguson, but Ann has his child. You can't compete. Just give up!"

Claudia reached out and tapped on the rear window of the luxury car.

She said to Old Mrs. Shaw, "Ma'am, your granddaughter is quite something. She's actually threatening me to divorce my husband. Anyone who didn't know better might think she's trying to take my place."

With that, Claudia turned and walked away.

"Grandma, don't listen to that witch's lies!"

Celia lifted her skirt to get into the car, but her grandmother slapped her hand away.

"Out of respect for your father, I've tolerated you," the old woman scolded. "But if you cause any more trouble, you can get out of the Shaw family and go back to your mother!"