I had lunch plans with Melissa. Since she was busy, I drove to a restaurant near her law firm.

Melissa arrived in a suit, carrying a briefcase. She had been dating lately, had gotten softer, and looked rosy. “Sorry, I kept you waiting again,” she said with a grin as she slid into her seat.

I propped my chin on my hand, studying her. Melissa looked puzzled. “Have things tensed up between you and your husband recently?”

I shook my head. “Nope, it’s only getting worse."

“Are you really planning to get a divorce?” Melissa asked, surprised. “He’s the CEO of a public company. Are you sure you want to let that go?”

Melissa, as a lawyer, was always rational and smart, and she understood just how much I had gained from this marriage. Logically, as long as Jared hadn’t pushed me away, I shouldn’t be thinking about divorce.

It was true. Many believed that if a woman didn’t work, she should cling tightly to her marriage.

In my previous life, I took that path but never made it work. I just ended up like a madwoman.

“Yeah, I’ve decided. I’m going to get a divorce as soon as I can,” I said flatly.

“By the way, I dug up some stuff for you. Take a look,” Melissa said, pulling out photos. “Two years ago, when Jared’s company got listed in Aurelia, Tracy was there with him. Their relationship is clearly more than business.”

I stared at the photos, feeling nothing, and gave her the phone back. “Thanks for digging this up, but it won’t do much.”

Melissa said bitterly, “Victoria, are you sure you’re giving up on your man and your fortune? If I were you, I would never divorce. I’d be scheming every day on how to spend his money.”

I used to think the same. However, what people chose depended a lot on their situation and values. I did blow money carelessly, but just on small stuff, not like Tracy, who spent smartly, like investing.

“I don’t even know how to spend money properly,” I joked bitterly. “I thought buying jewelry, clothes, and houses would make me happy. My garage is full of Cullinans, Bentleys, and Porsches, yet none of it brings me joy.”

Melissa was speechless at my unintentional bragging. She said, “Victoria, are you sure you don’t want this stuff? If you divorce Jared, none of this will be yours. Even if you want to drive those cars later, you won’t get the chance.”

I nodded. “I’ve thought it through. What’s the point of having it all if I’m not happy?”

“You honestly don’t know how lucky you are. I’ve dreamed of a life like yours,” Melissa sighed, rubbing her forehead.

She made me laugh.

Melissa asked, “After your divorce, you’ll be stuck living the same tough life I have. Are you okay with that?”

“Jared should give me a portion of his money. My life won’t be that bad,” I replied, full of confidence.

Melissa said with a wicked grin, “Fine, then you can take his money and find yourself a few young guys.”

“Sounds great,” I replied, grinning.

We had a pleasant meal, and Melissa told me that she and Zachary were doing well. I also asked about Nathan. She said he had been busy with some government projects, and his career was really taking off.

Melissa rested her chin in her hand and stared at me blankly. “Victoria, I never thought a beautiful face could be a kind of resource, but now, seeing you, I realize beauty is something rare.

Chapter 160

Jared married you for your beauty. Nathan couldn’t stop thinking about you because of your…

future, you don’t have to worry about that,”

I smiled and said, “Thanks. You’re beautiful as well."

“No, you’re different from other women. They all have a similar kind of beauty, but your delicate and elegant kind is rare,” Melissa said.

I shook my head and said, “I hope that soon, you’ll say beauty is the least impressive thing about me.”

Melissa couldn’t help but laugh. “Alright, I get it. You’re a career woman now, full of ambition.”

“Is ambition such a bad thing?” I asked, raising an eyebrow.

Melissa shrugged. “Not at all. I’ve always been pretty ambitious myself."

“Ambition is just a fancy word for having big goals,” I said, smiling.

Suddenly, a message popped up on my phone. It was from Clyde. He said Tracy was pregnant and asked if the child was Jared’s.