This Time, I Will Get My Divorce, Mr

Sonia eyed her for a moment, then said, “Hold on. Could you help me book an appointment with a

lawyer? Someone whose expertise is in financial law.”

“Do you need to have something attested, President Reed?” Daphne asked curiously, pushing her

glasses up her nose bridge.

Sonia nodded. “You could say that. I just found out that at least half of the shares I hold now are courtesy

of Carl and Charles purchasing efforts. I can’t just take all of that for nothing, so I think the best way to go

is to have a lawyer notarize it; I’d pay Charles and Carl back in the future, with interest.”

It was the only way she could thank the two men for what they had done for her.

“I see.” A small smile curled on Daphne’s lips as she looked at Sonia with newfound admiration. “I

understand, President Reed. I’ll get right on it and set an appointment with the finest lawyer there is.”

Previously, she had only been respectful to Sonia because Charles had asked her to. Now, she truly did

admire Sonia as a person.

After all, not just anybody would take extra care to return somebody’s favor instead of taking it for

granted, particularly when it involved a huge sum of money. On this point alone, Sonia had earned

herself rightful respect on Daphne’s part.

“Thank you,” Sonia said presently, giving her secretary a warm smile.

“All in a day’s work.” Daphne replied placidly.

Sonia clicked her mouse. “Oh, by the way, could you clear up the desk Charles used the last time? He

said he’s dropping by later to help me out with the documents.”

Daphne’s eyes sparkled at this, and she was so overwhelmed at that moment that she clenched her

fists. Nonetheless, she maintained her composure and kept her excitement under wraps, though her

voice was slightly higher as she replied, “Yes, President Reed.”

“Go on, then.” Sonia waved her off with yet another smile.

Daphne turned to clear up the desk Charles had used previously.

Charles didn’t take long to arrive at the office, either. Daphne had only just finished straightening up the

desk when he popped in. Seeing him, Sonia put her pen down and asked, “How did it go? Did you

manage to get a hold of Carl’s manager?”

“Please, as if failure is even a possibility for me,” Charles said with a haughty chuckle, patting his own

chest.

Sonia heaved a sigh of relief. Charles got a hold of Carl‘s agent, and he doesn‘t look unsettled either,

which means Carl has to be fine.

“So, where is Carl now?” Sonia asked just as relief seeped through her.

Charles took a sip of the coffee Daphne had handed him earlier. “He went back to Jordain County to take

care of something, and he’s supposed to be back tomorrow.”

“Oh, that’s good to know.” Sonia nodded to show that she understood, though she was still baffled as to

why Carl would switch off his phone while he was in Jordain County. (This will be daily updtaed at

www.jar.com)

Then again, all her questions would have to wait until Carl’s return tomorrow.

Meanwhile, over at the hospital, Toby was finally waking up after having spent the last two nights

unconscious. As though witnessing a miracle, Tyler broke out in tears of relief.

“Toby.” When he saw that Toby was fully awake, he quickly pressed down on the call button above the

bed.

Dimly, Toby registered all this and came to the instant realization that he was in a hospital. He moved his

arm and

gripped onto the covers, trying to prop himself up in bed.

However, he had barely moved a muscle before he felt a sharp, searing pain shooting up his back. He

immediately fell back onto the bed and let out a low grunt, his handsome features scrunched up in

agony. At that moment, he looked paler than he ever did.

Upon seeing this, Tyler asked urgently, “Toby, are you okay?”

Toby braced through the hot pain that seemed to be burning his back and replied hoarsely, “I’m fine. I

just strained my back.”

“Don’t move. The wounds on your back haven’t even healed over yet. We wouldn’t want you to tear them

open, Tyler nagged.

Toby closed his eyes for a bit. “How long was I out?”

“About forty hours,” Tyler answered after doing a quick count with his fingers.

Toby frowned deeply. That‘s too long. Sonia would have been discharged yesterday.

He grew sullen at this, and the air around him thickened with tension.

He had wanted to personally pick Sonia up from the hospital, but he had missed it after all, much to his

own dismay.

As if sensing Toby’s mood was souring, Tyler blinked and asked, “What’s wrong, Toby?” (This will be daily updtaed at www.jar.com)

Toby pursed his lips. “Go over to Room 805 and see if Sonia is still there!” He was aware that Sonia

could have been discharged yesterday under hospital orders as well as on her own will, but he still clung

to the slightest chance that it never happened. Growing restless at this possibility, he glared at

Tyler incredulously when he saw that the boy did not budge from his seat. The vein near Toby’s temple

throbbed dangerously as he barked, “Why are you still sitting here? Go!”

“I don’t have to; Sonia left yesterday.” Tyler replied, his lower lip jutting out peevishly.

The shock registered on Toby’s expression seemed to freeze in place as the faint hope he had been

holding onto dissipated, replaced by a hollow feeling that made his skin prickle.

She really did leave! He shouldn’t be surprised by this; hope was a fickle thing after all, and it often

bowed to the harshness of reality.

Tyler’s heart went out to Toby when he noticed the latter’s clenched fists and dismal expression.

Treading carefully, he asked, “Toby, are you upset because you didn’t get to pick Sonia up after she was

discharged from the hospital yesterday despite knowing about it beforehand?”

Something flashed in Toby’s eyes, though the man himself said nothing.

When Tyler saw how flustered Toby seemed, he knew he had made the right guess. Therefore, he

couldn’t help the

gratification that followed. Well, what do you know? I actually got it right at the first shot without even meaning to! Joke‘s on those who call me stupid all the time! (This will be daily updtaed at www.jar.com)

Feeling incredibly pleased with himself, he was about to tip his chin up when he caught himself and

regained composure. His arrogance would be unconscionable at a time like this, when Toby was barely

recovering from his injuries.

“Cheer up, Toby. How about I tell you some good news instead?” The gears in Tyler’s head turned as he

tried to assume a brighter tone. “Sonia actually came by to see you yesterday.“