0071-At the Xanta Company
Author: Calendula
last update2025-02-12 19:34:53

Madam Nousa stared sharply at Nora, trying to find a way to change her mind.

However, Nora did not show the slightest hesitation. She stood tall, arms crossed over her chest, her eyes fixed straight on Darren, who remained silent in shock.

"I've made my decision," Nora said, her voice cold and unwavering. "There’s nothing left to expect from this marriage."

"Our agreement clearly stated that this marriage should be mutually beneficial. But look at your situation now, Darren. Your father failed to become governor. You're no longer the head of the Xanta family business. So tell me, what do I gain from this anymore?"

Darren remained silent, his face pale and expression blank. From the beginning, he knew this marriage was nothing more than a business arrangement, but hearing Nora say it so bluntly still pierced deep.

Madam Nousa glanced at her son, hoping for a reaction, but Darren simply lowered his head, as if accepting this bitter reality without resistance.

"My father was suppos
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