Chapter 8

A few days ago, to attract investment, I followed Isadora's arrangement and accepted an interview with a reporter.

I thought that being abroad, there shouldn't be any issues.

Unexpectedly, I received a call from an unfamiliar number that day. It was Vivienne's voice.

"Honey, I've come to find you. I want to apologize to you in person!"

"You have no idea how I've been living these past few days. I really miss you. Without you, I can barely go on."

"I love you, Dane. You're the only one I love. I swear I know I was wrong!"

Her voice trembled with urgency, begging me not to hang up. I felt somewhat irritated,

"The divorce papers have already been sent to you. Can you not call me that?"

"I've hidden away here precisely because I don't want to see you."

"Also, you say you love me, but I gave you chances before. You just didn't cherish them."

I sneered. If her previous behavior could be considered love,