This Time, I Will Get My Divorce, Mr

Sonia found this suggestion a rather sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I

guess that works. I’ll have someone make the arrangements later.”

When breakfast was over, the three of them left the apartment.

Upon arriving downstairs, he took Douglas by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced

over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care of Douglas last night.”

“It’s no big deal.” She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas” hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she

added, “Besides, I like hanging out with Douglas.”

“I like hanging out with you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and

blinked his pair of sparkling eyes at her.

“Of course you can,” she promised, nodding in affirmation.

Upon hearing their exchange, Zane felt the wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he

interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can drop you off here whenever I have the time.”

Douglas resisted the urge to roll his eyes at his own uncle. I know you’re just trying to use me as an

excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane to triumph in his

romantic pursuit, he refrained from calling the older man’s bluff.

“By the way, are you going to the hospital for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze flickered over to Sonia’s

lower abdomen.

Her smile faded as she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she

answered, “Yes, I’ll be going this afternoon.”

“In that case, I’ll be there and I won’t take no for an answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but

maybe I could lend an extra helping hand or something. Better to be safe than sorry, right?” he offered

compassionately.

Sonia was mildly amused by his

insistence. “Okay, then. You may come.”

“It’s settled then.” Zane waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas home now. See you later.”

Douglas brought his little hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye, Aunt

Sonia.”

“Bye, Douglas,” she responded with a warm smile.

Zane and Douglas left in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long After having

checked the time, she drove to Paradigm Co.

As soon as Sonia arrived at the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is

today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary began to detail the agenda lined up for Sonia.

Sonia took the schedule over and perused it while she walked.

Upon browsing the list, she handed it back to Daphne and announced, “Tll be going to the hospital later,

so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing

important anyway. Also, I’ll have to see the schedule for the next couple of days.”

She would be staying in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she would have

to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push back a couple of unimportant meetings.

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

Sonia had only just opened the door to her office when she turned and asked, “By the way, could you

rustle up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone who needs

a treat after injuring their feet. Have it delivered to President Fuller of Fuller Group and charge it to my

personal account.”

“President Fuller?” Daphne could not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up with

President Fuller by sending him a surprise hamper?

When Sonia noticed Daphne’s expression, she knew instantly that Daphne misread her intentions. Sonia

lowered her gaze and explained vaguely, “He’s hurt. Given that he’s our biggest collaborator, not to

mention the man in charge of the alternative energy technology project, we should offer him our kindest

wishes and concern as a matter of courtesy.”

“I see.” Daphne was in a daze as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she made immediately

dissipated.

At the sight of this, Sonia found herself heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her

composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a breezy. You may leave now.”

“Yes, of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and turned to leave.

Sonia watched with darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of

Toby’s injury precisely because she wanted to prevent Daphne from overthinking.

After all, it would be hard to explain why Sonia was hanging out with her ex husband at the amusement

park-and at night, no less. Even if she were to say that the meeting had been purely coincidental, there

was no telling whether Daphne would truly believe her. Indeed, the girl

might say otherwise, but she would be skeptical all the same.

As she brushed away those thoughts, Sonia pulled out her chair and sat down before she buried herself

in her work.

Over at Fuller Group, word of Toby’s injury, which unfortunately could not be kept a secret, spread like

wildfire throughout the office building.

He had arrived at work that morning in a wheelchair and discretion was a luxury not

afforded to him after everyone had witnessed his less-than-flamboyant

entrance.

As news of this broke out, other companies caught wind of it and were eager to show their concern.

Countless calls were made and dozens of get-well soon hampers were sent to him.

Tom had only just seen the clients out the door when he was stopped in his tracks by the receptionist

who called out for him. “What is it?” he asked curiously as he walked up to the front desk.

The receptionist gestured toward the intricately-wrapped hampers in which were expensive goodies. “Mr.

Brown, a director from yet another company has had this gift delivered.”

He glanced at the hamper and its extravagant contents before he grimaced, “Didn’t we just announce on

our website that all gifts are politely declined? And here we have another hamper to pile onto the others

that we have yet to sort through.”

“Maybe the sender missed our announcement,” the receptionist guessed with a shrug.

Tom adjusted his glasses. “Very well, then Who’s the sender? Which company is he or she from?”

“Paradigm Co.,” she replied flatly.

“Paradigm Co.?!” he repeated in bewilderment.

The receptionist nodded, “That’s right.”

He straightened his posture and grew somber before he responded briskly.

“Okay, hand me the note and I’ll have the hamper sent up.”

“Got it.” The receptionist was new at her job and she had no idea of the importance Paradigm Co.

connoted. With that being said, she did not question Tom when she saw how serious he was and handed

him the gift note without further delay.

He took it from her and scanned the inscription. Then, he shoved it into his pocket before picking up the

hamper and hurrying toward the elevator.

It didn’t take long for Tom to arrive at the presidential office, where he entered after knocking on the door.

Toby looked up at that moment with a frown when he registered the hamper in Tom’s arms. Clearly

disgruntled by the presence of yet another gift, he snapped, “Didn’t I say to stop bringing these gifts up to

my office? Bring it over to the finance department and have them figure out the cost so that we can

return the sender’s favor.”

“This one is different, though.” Tom countered as the light reflected off his

spectacles

Toby suspiciously narrowed his eyes. “How so?”

“This hamper is from Miss Reed,” Tom clarified, peering earnestly at Toby’s expression. When he saw

the displeasure on Toby’s face being replaced by mild surprise, he suppressed the urge to grin impishly