Blizzard, First Love and a Wife Who Finally Snaps novel Chapter 151

Isabel turned her phone around for Richard to see.

Selena’s face paled the moment she heard her own voice. She never imagined Isabel would have saved something like this.

Things were different now.

Ever since she decided to divorce Adrian, she had become much harder to handle.

“Isabel, what are you doing? What good will ruining this partnership do for you? If you’re jealous of me, I’m begging you, please don’t do this. Once the deal is successful, you can curse me out all you want.”

Isabel didn’t even glance at Selena. She spoke directly to Richard. “Mr. Richard, I don’t think there’s any need to partner with someone who lies so blatantly. I suggest you reconsider.”

Just as Richard was about to speak, a voice called out, “Darling.”

He saw his wife and his face immediately broke into a smile, the sharp edge of his earlier annoyance vanishing in an instant.

“Why didn’t you sleep in a little longer? Was the hotel breakfast not to your liking? You could have just called me instead of running all the way over here.”

Mrs. Richard glanced at Isabel and said with a smile, “I just wanted to come find you.”

“Of course.” Richard took his wife’s hand and looked at Adrian. “Mr. Blackwell, I need to be with my wife now. We can discuss the partnership some other time. You’re welcome to attend the reception tonight. Bring your wife; I enjoy good company.”

The shift from a more familiar tone to the formal “Mr. Blackwell” made the distance between them crystal clear.

After Richard and his wife left, Adrian’s gaze on Isabel was cold enough to freeze the arctic.

Isabel ignored him. Since she couldn’t eat here anymore, she left the restaurant.

But Adrian cornered her in the elevator.

“If you don’t want the divorce, you can just say so. This partnership is critical. If we lose it, you can’t afford the consequences. I’ve already made that clear to you.”

Adrian seemed to understand. “You still think there’s something going on between us. That’s why you’re causing all this trouble.”

He didn’t deign to explain. “Isabel, paranoia is a sickness. You should get it treated when we get back home.”

There was nothing left to say.

Isabel stated flatly, “When we get back, Mr. Blackwell, I expect you to accompany me to City Hall to finalize the paperwork.”

She added, “Since everyone thinks Selena is your wife anyway, just take her to the negotiations. I’m done.”

Back in the room, she grabbed her canvas tote bag and prepared to leave.

Adrian blocked the door. “Do I need to remind you that you just exposed my little arrangement in front of Richard? You can’t leave now. You’re coming with me to the reception tonight.”