Chapter 38

*CORA* After returning to the company,I went to my father’s office to report the recent progress of my cooperation with Dylan. It turned out that my dad was already seeing Dylan in another light. “My dear,I know you and Dylan has been friends for years,but be honest,what do you think of him?” I frowned and curled my lips.”What should I think of him?” I feigned ignorance as if I didn’t know what he was talking about. My dad sat upright and said.”I think he’ll make a good partner for you.He is so much better than that Tristan.” “Dad,I’m not in the mood of think about that now.Dylan is just one of my friends and a business partner now.That’s all I see him as.”I said, firmly. “Go ahead with your work then.”He said with a smile. I went back to my office and revised the profit allocation of the previous contract.I thought that I would sign the contract soon. Finally, the first step to get a better standing in my company was to get rid of Tristan. But why couldn’t I feel happy? I was still enchanted with Tristan,but I had to pretend to be free and strong. Do people always feel reluctant to lose someone? Not wanting to think too much,I just wanted to be numb with work. After work,I went home on time.Well,not exactly on time because I worked two extra hours for an overtime.The company was in a special period recently before the contact with Dylan was signed,and Tristan wished the profit. I realized it was past 8 and decided to head home. I turned on the radio while I was driving my car.A beautiful female voice came from the radio. “Dear audience,there are many misfortunes in life.Today,an audience called and said that he was crossed in love.Then what should we do when we encounter this?” After hesitating for a while,I didn’t know whether I should continue to listen to her or not. “First of all,are you sure why you broke up with your lover?If it can be redeemed, please cherish it.Otherwise, you have to learn o forget.There are many ways to forget someone.You can choose to shift your attention and cultivate a hobby,or you can choose to meet the next better person.No matter what,don’t hold any hatred in your heart,because encounter is fate.In the end,we will okay a song that is suitable for this topic today.I hope that all the people who have broken up with each other can find happiness again as soon as possible.” Then I heard the chorus of “I was wrong” I mocked myself about my contentious. Why did I begin to feel the same when I listened to this song? That I would find someone who would look at me and know that I was the one? Love simply wasn’t for me anymore. Love had hurt me too bad. I turned off the radio and came to the villa soon. I had to stop calling the villa home. ‘Home’ was a luxury word, and I couldn’t use it casually now. When I opened the door,I realized that Winnie was cooking because th sweet aroma filled the house. It made my mouth water. As I hurried into the dining room.I saw Tristan and Phoebe already seated. Great!Now I have to have dinner with them?! I turned around and walked towards the kitchen. There were several dishes on the table already.Winnie took another set of tableware as soon as she saw me. She always showed care towards me which made me feel warm on the inside. “Where have you been?”Tristan suddenly asked. I glanced at him,”My company.” “Your company,huh?How many people are you involved with?” He sounded angry. I glanced at him and then at Phoebe. Phoebe was unusually quiet. “Well,Tristan,if you have anything to say,be frank.I don’t get it.”I snapped. “See for yourself.”With that, he showed me pictures on his phone. In the picture,me and Dylan were talking happily from an ambiguous angle. “You…are you spying on me now?” I was astonished. “And don’t you know who Dylan is?You don’t have to make a big deal out of nothing.” “He is a man!And I have always felt that men and women can’t just be friends!” I rolled my eyes at him. “Suit yourself then.” “You just can’t wait to be with every man you set your eyes on.Please behave yourself for the sake of my family.If you make any scandal,then you shouldn’t blame me when I take necessary action.”He threatened. ************************ Tristan couldn't stand the fact that Cora couldn't wait to flirt with other man. Particularly, that one man was his friend,Alvin and the other was someone she claimed to be her friend, how could he bear it? Should Cora be intimate with another man under his watch? He couldn't do it, and he wouldn't let it happen. "We are just partners. As for other things, I didn't do anything wrong to your family.”Sitting at the table, Cora hadn't had a chance to eat yet, so she didn't want to eat. Sure enough, it depended on people's company to eat. She could eat well with Dylan but once she came back to this hell of a place,her appetite disappears again. "The media won't believe what you said, and even trifles will be exposed to the public. I say it again. You can't cooperate with Dylan . Understand?" Tristan looked domineering, as if he was announcing a trifle that had nothing to do with him. "Tristan,if you don't announce our divorce all your life, I will be the shadow of your family in name all my life? Why? Why are you wasting my time? " The calmer her tone was, the less flustered she could be. What's the difference between Tristan and those fussy media? "A lifetime? You are too naive. How could I not announce the divorce all my life? I'm just about to develop the new energy industry and it's on the listed stage. The announcement will have a great impact on the company. It's more appropriate to announce it after the company stabilized.”Tristan said indifferently, as if it didn't matter what happened to Cora. With her fork pounding heavily on the table, Cora looked askance at Tristan and said, "Tristan, remember how you treated me today. You will regret it one day." She stood up and walked to the living room. She picked up her bag and went upstairs. A deep sense of powerlessness swept over her. Was Tristan really her nemesis? Why did he do this to her? Putting her bag on the small table in the bedroom, Cora walked into the bathroom. Not everyone had a reason and will to stand in their own position, so she should be stronger. But the tears were still dripping down along with the flowing water. It was hard to tell whether they were tears or water spurting from the shower head. Cora helplessly let the water slowly flow through her body to comfort her injured heart. Tristan looked embarrassed. 'Did I really go too far?' He wondered. No, compared with what Cora had done to hook up with men outside, what Tristan had done was nothing. He just wanted to stop her from going astray. He did nothing wrong. He couldn't believe that Cora would be so excited. Since their divorce, Tristan felt that his understanding of Cora was changing every day. And this kind of change was not for the good, but for the bad. The only trace of guilt to Cora was gone. He had thought that Cora wouldn't affect him at all, but now it seemed that it was not the case. But he didn't expect that he would be so angry when he knew that Cora had close relationships with other men. Moreover, this kind of anger was no less than that when Phoebe insisted on breaking up with him. Tristan couldn't figure out what was on his mind. He just wanted Cora to keep her nose clean and don't make trouble for him as his wife. Now it seemed that there were many troubles, but he had many ways. Phoebe, who had been sitting quietly, said, "Tristan, I was wondering if there’s a misunderstanding between you two.It seems that there is." The duplicity in Phoebe’s heart had already blossomed. She had thought that Cora would admit that she had an intimate relationship with Dylan, which would make Tristan completely disappointed in her. But she didn't expect that Cora denied it. This was good. Explanation was equal to hiding, and hiding was the truth. However, there was only one thing that upset her. No matter how angry Tristan was, he never had the intention to let Cora move out of the villa. This was exactly what made Phoebe uneasy. She was afraid that Cora was a threat to her as long as she stayed in the villa. After all, this woman had beauty and wisdom, which was a fatal temptation to all men. "No matter what misunderstandings there are,Cora shouldn't have flirted with other men outside.Phoebe, You don't have to put in a good word for her. " Then Tristan went upstairs. Winnie retreated to the kitchen when she heard their talk, and she probably understood what was going on. She felt that something was wrong and that Cora seemed to be wronged. But Winnie didn't dare to say anything. After all, her words didn't work. If she did a disservice, Winnie would blame herself. Lily was sleeping in her kennel in the living room, she seemed to have heard the quarrel just now. With her head down, she seemed to be in a bad mood and frightened, but she was so quiet that she did not make a sound. Phoebe didn't go upstairs until she finished eating. She was in a good mood, which couldn't affect her mood at all. In the room,Tristan was lying on the bed and sleeping on his side. Phoebe crawled into the quilt and held Tristan’s back. Tristan pulled away Phoebe’ hand and said, "I'm tired. Go to sleep." He was always tired when it came to touching her. Phoebe replied unwillingly, "Tristan..." Tristan still didn't respond. With her back to him, she pulled the quilt angrily and fell asleep. Since that night that she had planned out, they had no sex. Phoebe couldn't figure out whether it was a physical or psychological problem. No matter what happened, she was not be happy. Besides, Cora was still living in the villa, which was like a time bomb, reminding her all the time. Then she fell asleep. ********* On the weekend, at a cocktail party.Cora was wearing a purple backless evening dress, and the sequins on it were dazzling in the light. Seeing that Cora was sitting quietly aside, Marcus walked up to her with a sly look in his eyes. Looking up at Marcus,Cora couldn't avoid such a moment. "May I have the honor to invite you to dance?" Marcus laughed in disgust. "No, thanks. I'm not feeling well today. I don't want to dance." Cora politely refused. After all, if she said it too directly, Marcus would be embarrassed and didn't know what trouble she would make. "You don't want to dance, or you don't want to dance with me?" Marcus continued to smile. "You think too much. I am not myself today." A stubborn look appeared on Cora’s delicate face. "Cora, since you have divorced Tristan, you can consider me. I will treat you better than him. Don't worry. Besides, I will be the boss of the Godoy Group sooner or later. You must have such a taste, don't you?”Marcus looked at his prey with a sly smile. A feeling of nausea surged in Cora’s heart, but she didn't lose her temper. She had to smile apologetically. "Thank you for your kindness, brother." She didn't want to say anything more. Cora calling Marcus brother seemed to work. He nodded and glanced at Cora. Then he walked into the crowd. In the distance, Alvin came over with a goblet of whisky in it. The wine gave off a charming fragrance. "Long time no see, Cora." Cora clinked glasses with Alvin, "Long time no see,Alvin." "Are you still unhappy recently?" Alvin had grown up abroad and didn't like to beat around the bush. Besides, he had just seen from a distance that Marcus was drooling over her, which made him sick. Of course, it made Cora in a bad mood. Alvin still had some impression of Marcus who only indulged himself in dissipation and flirting with women. He was incapable, but he had a bad temper and coveted the position of CEO of the Godoy Group. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Godoy Group would go bankrupt in less than two years if it was taken over by Marcus. It was easy to start up business, but difficult to maintain it. Everyone knew this truth. Shaking her head, Cora answered, "I'm not unhappy. I'm just not feeling well." Alvin stopped asking. Sometimes it was not a wise move to get to the bottom of the matter.