He Didn’t Kidnap Me. Not Exactly novel Chapter 240

Chapter 240

Vance didn’t bother reading the full agreement. The short note alone elicited a cold laugh from him as he flung the papers onto the desk.

Catherine reached for the stack. Seeing no objection from him, she picked it up and scanned it before reading more carefully.

She felt a sense of relief upon realizing that Rebecca had kept quiet about the volunteer experience from years ago. But her relief quickly turned to shock as she discovered the numerous properties registered under Rebecca’s name, along with the company shares.

Even if Rebecca forfeited additional assets, divorcing would still grant her financial independence.

“Rebecca is seeking a divorce?” Catherine murmured. “Don’t let this devastate you.”

She had intended to add that he still had their support, but he cut her off, asserting, “She won’t go through with it. This is just another tantrum. She has done it before, threatening me with a divorce whenever she is upset.”

He pulled out his phone and began searching online, soon locating a relevant news article: Arelmoor Dance Academy, in collaboration with several troupes, embarked on a month–long European tour.

A sense of relief washed over him. “It’s only for a month. When she returns, I’ll teach her a proper lesson. She has become far too willful.”

Disappointment clouded Catherine’s face. “This is all my fault. If I hadn’t insisted you join me on the islands, she wouldn’t have left. I’m so sorry.”

“It has nothing to do with you,” he reassured her. “You must be exhausted from all the rushing around. Why don’t you go home and get some rest?”

“I’m not tired.” She shook her head. “I can’t leave you alone at a time like this. I’ll stay here with you.” Rebecca went to bed late but woke up early the next morning, brimming with inexhaustible energy.

That evening, the troupe was scheduled for a full–dress rehearsal, so the day promised to be hectic. There was the stage design to assemble, costumes to prepare, and a multitude of logistical details to manage

After calculating the time difference and video chatting with Josette to update her on the busy schedule, Rebecca threw herself fully into the tasks.

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