Chapter 12: I Won’t Beg You
That said, he couldn’t help but feel a bit like he was watching a drama.
Is Ellis really willing to walk away with nothing and hand over the position of Mrs. Hudson to Victoria? Will the boss really not spare any money for Ellis? Is it true that the richer people are, the stingier they become?
Before his thoughts could wander too far, Jackson noticed his boss subtly furrowing his brows and looking at him with a sharp gaze. Jackson’s body instantly stiffened; he cleared his mind and stilled his curiosity.
Not only did the Hudson Group hold some of Ellis’s personal belongings, but there was also a lot left at the Hudson residence. After a moment of thought, Ellis decided to go to the Hudson residence first before going to Maya’s.
Stepping into the place she once considered “home,” her emotions were quite complex. This house was the wedding home she had carefully chosen herself, without any input from Easton. Soon, a new mistress will be moving in. No, that can’t be right. With Easton’s wealth after marrying Victoria, why would he want to live in a “secondhand house” that I once lived in? When marrying someone you don’t love, any wedding home will do. However, when marrying the person you love, the wedding home must be chosen with great care. Everything I have struggled to obtain, Victoria will have without the need to put in any effort.
A pang of bitterness rose in her heart as Ellis tried to suppress her sadness and made her way to the bedroom she once shared with Easton. It would be a huge project to take all her personal belongings. Besides, she hadn’t forgotten Easton’s words in the hospital. Relying on her memory, she tried to take only the personal items she had purchased with her own money along with the necessary personal documents. After rummaging through her things, she realized it had grown dark outside. She then took the elevator downstairs while pulling her suitcase along.
Unexpectedly, she bumped into a tall, imposing figure. The figure looked down at her.
“You were just discharged from the hospital yesterday; you’ve spent the night at Maya’s, went to the company today to submit your resignation, and even had Jackson relay your foolishness. What are you playing at now? Running away from home?” As he finished speaking, Easton let out a disdainful scoff.
Even though it wasn’t the first time she faced such mockery from him, Ellis still felt an unprecedented sting.
“Mr. Hudson, is your comprehension really that poor? Was I not clear enough? A divorce that involves a clean break means I’m serious about separating before the divorce.” She refused to back down and lifted her chin instead.
“Oh, is that so!” Easton turned to glance at the butler beside him, who looked shocked. The butler hadn’t meant to eavesdrop on the conversation between Ellis and Easton; he was merely passing by when he overheard.
Now, under Easton’s gaze, the butler wished he could simply vanish on the spot. After all, “selective deafness” is the most basic professional skill; there are just certain things that you’re not supposed to overhear.
“Come over and check her luggage!” Just as the butler lifted his left foot, he heard Easton’s command. For a moment, the butler was stunned and could not comprehend Easton’s command; he simply stared blankly. However, Ellis understood him immediately and glared at him as she asked, “Easton, what is the meaning of this?”
“Let’s see just how much backbone you have.” His words confused Ellis even more.
“Don’t cry about wanting a divorce while taking away all the bank cards I gave you,” Easton indicated to the butler to hurry. “Also, I’ll remind you that I’ve run out of patience. If you step out that door today, don’t think you can ever come back.”
Watching the butler cautiously take away her suitcase, Ellis felt utterly humiliated. It turned out that in the eyes of someone who didn’t love her, she was merely an object to be treated however he pleased. No matter the occasion or who was nearby, it didn’t change his humiliation toward her.
“Who cares about coming back here!” She pressed her lips together, fighting back her negative emotions. “Even if you beg me, I won’t step back in! Hurry up and find a lawyer to finalize the divorce details with Maya: I refuse to maintain this marriage for another second!”
“Trying to act tough?” Easton stepped closer, casting his imposing shadow over her.
“I hope you can stay true to your words. Don’t come begging me in a few days. Because by that time, even kneeling down won’t help you.” He said it in a slowed-down tone. As the man’s words settled, an air of mockery and contempt surrounded them.
Ellis couldn’t take it anymore. She wanted to retort but found no strength to do so. If Easton had treated her this way before Maya returned, she would have had the energy to argue with him and create a scene. Afterwards, she could have reassured herself that he simply didn’t love her yet, so he didn’t have to consider her feelings for now. She believed that once he finally fell in love with her, everything would be fine. But now, with Maya back by his side, her actions felt futile, even humiliating.
“I won’t beg you, and I certainly won’t kneel to you!” She gritted her teeth.
The man seemed not to have heard her words and continued, “By the way, I’m not the same person I was three years ago. My mother can no longer pressure me.”
Upon hearing the mention of three years ago, a bitter taste spread across Ellis’s mouth. She had become Easton’s wife largely thanks to his mother, who genuinely liked her. Once she learned about Ellis and Easton’s relationship, she instantly envisioned her as the daughter-in-law of the Hudson family.