THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 476

Gordon’s WhatsApp message popped up just then: “Catie, I don’t make a habit of taking money from women.”

On PayPal, once you block someone’s account, they can’t transfer money to you anymore.

Gordon had blocked Caitlin, guessing she’d try to send the money back.

“I gave it to you willingly,” he wrote, “so you don’t need to feel guilty.”

Caitlin thought for a moment, then typed back, “Then I’ll bring you a gift when I get back.”

She’d been glued to her phone, chatting with Gordon since she sat down, completely oblivious to the man next to her.

He wore a gray hoodie, his features sharp and refined, a pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. Everything about him radiated a gentle intellect, like a university professor stepping out of a campus quad.

This was Jimmy.

To be honest, when Caitlin first sat down, Jimmy hadn’t noticed her either.

Until—

He caught a whiff of something pleasant—a faint, clean fragrance reminiscent of a bamboo grove after rain, tinged with the crispness of winter berries. In an instant, Jimmy was transported back to those carefree childhood days at his grandmother’s house.

Those days were gone, never to return.

He turned his head and saw Caitlin’s profile.

Her hair was swept up in a simple bun, revealing a smooth forehead and a graceful, swanlike neck. She wore a pale pink dress that made her skin look porcelain, and held her phone, smiling at whatever message she was reading.

Jimmy paused, surprised to see the famously adored Miss Gonzales sitting in economy class.

Or maybe…

Did she know he was on this flight?

Had she chosen this seat on purpose?

After all, Caitlin and Cassidy were close, and Cassidy had made it no secret that she wanted something to happen between him and Caitlin.

He’d just told Cassidy last night that he was flying to Neon Spire today.

And now, Caitlin was right here beside him.

It was almost too much of a coincidence.

What made Jimmy even more suspicious was that, although he’d already noticed Caitlin, she didn’t seem to have noticed him at all.

It was hard not to suspect she was doing it deliberately—trying to catch his attention.

Jimmy was no stranger to women’s games; he’d dated before, held positions of authority, and knew that when a woman set her mind to something, most men didn’t stand a chance. Ten years ago, he might have been hopelessly drawn to a girl like Caitlin.

But that was a decade ago.

He was no longer a boy dreaming of romance.

A slight smile played at Jimmy’s lips as he picked up his newspaper, deciding not to greet Caitlin just yet. He was curious to see how long she’d keep up the act.

Based on his experience, he figured it wouldn’t take more than ten minutes for Caitlin to feign surprise and say, “Wow, what a coincidence, Mr. Parsons! I didn’t expect to see you on this flight.”

And Caitlin had never bothered to remember details about people who weren’t important to her.

So, by the time the plane landed at Neon Spire Airport, Caitlin hadn’t exchanged a single word with Jimmy—not even a glance. She’d slept the entire way, skipping even the in-flight meal.

Jimmy waited the whole flight for Caitlin to break the silence, but when nothing happened, he adjusted his glasses, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

This girl had some stamina.

Anyone else would have caved and spoken to him by now.

Seemed like young women these days were far more formidable than he’d imagined.

If he hadn’t already mastered the art of reading people, today he might’ve fallen for Caitlin. And truthfully, aside from her twice-married status, she did possess an undeniable charm. But he was long past the age of chasing after love.

Jimmy strode off the plane, deliberately ahead of Caitlin, still refusing to initiate a greeting. He wanted to see what she’d do if he kept his distance.

The Richards family had their own private VIP lane at the airport.

No sooner had Caitlin stepped off the plane than a staff member appeared and ushered her toward the exclusive passageway. “Miss Gonzales, this way please. Hannah and Lady Kelley are already waiting for you.”

“Thank you,” Caitlin replied, following the staff member.

Jimmy walked on for a while, still expecting Caitlin to catch up and say something. Eventually, curiosity got the better of him and he turned to look behind him.

But Caitlin was already gone.

He couldn’t help but let out a quiet laugh. “Interesting. Very interesting.”