THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 1174

Gertrude had once cherished her friendship with Elsa.

Their university days were filled with happy memories together.

But later, Elsa's actions had left her utterly disappointed.

There was no denying it.

Elsa's current behavior was just pathetic.

When she needed Caitlin, she was all tears and apologies. When she didn't, she was capable of saying the most vile things imaginable.

If Caitlin didn't have the power and status she did now, Elsa would never have called to admit she was wrong.

Everything Elsa did was because she wanted something from someone.

"That's not it," Elsa quickly explained. "Gertrude, you've misunderstood. I'm not that kind of person. I truly know I was wrong. To err is human, right? I'm begging you, please, for the sake of our nearly eight years of friendship, just forgive me this one time, okay?"

"Elsa, I've told you before, I'm not your dumpster, and I don't take returns. That's it. We're done for good."

With that, Gertrude hung up the phone, turned, and slid the balcony door open, walking back into the living room.

Louie was assembling a robot. Seeing Gertrude come back inside, he looked up. "Who were you talking to, honey? So mysterious."

"Elsa," Gertrude replied.

Louie frowned slightly. "You're still in touch with her?"

While Louie never interfered with Gertrude's social life, Elsa's behavior had been truly awful.

In the period right after their falling out, Gertrude had tried everything to make up with Elsa and had cried over her several times. Just when she had finally decided to cut ties for good, she was in contact with her again. Louie felt Gertrude deserved better.

"We haven't been for a while," Gertrude continued. "She called me from a new number this time, that's why I answered."

Louie let out a sigh of relief, then asked, "So what did she want?"

"Don't worry," Louie said with a smile. "Mrs. Sylvester is a lot more clear-headed than you are."

Gertrude turned to look at Louie, narrowing her eyes. "What's that supposed to mean?"

Louie reminded her, "Have you forgotten how many times you cried over Elsa?"

Gertrude was instantly silenced. "That was before. I was blind."

Louie fitted the last piece of the robot into place. "Alright, all done. Honey, you can give the pink one to Gemma tomorrow. The other two blue ones can go to Jasper and Silas; they can pick for themselves."

Louie's tech company specialized in intelligent robotics. Although they didn't produce toys, kids loved these kinds of high-tech, interactive robots, so Louie had personally programmed and built three for the little ones.

"The pink one for Gemma?" Hearing this, Gertrude laughed. "Honey, I think you've got that mixed up. Gemma isn't the one who loves pink. Jasper's the one who loves pink. Gemma's favorite color is blue."

Most little girls loved pink.