Chapter 164

My expression remained unreadable as I sat back down. Just then, my coffee arrived. I sipped it, looking at Quinn’s mocking look, and said, “Cal, why don’t you get me a lawyer? I’m ready to divorce him now.”

Quinn thought I would freak out and call Jared immediately, but I didn’t. That clearly pissed her off.

She gritted her teeth. “Stop pretending to be so calm. Victoria, you’re a hypocrite. Your marriage won’t last long.”

I raised an eyebrow. “It will last longer than you think.”

“Enough,” Quinn slammed the table. “Jared is done with you. Stop clinging to him. It’s disgusting.”

I stared at the furious Quinn and sneered. “Then what are you going to do about it?”

Quinn’s face twisted with fury at my sharp words. She came here to rile me up, but I didn’t take the bait. That only made her madder.

“When are you going to get out of our house? I’ve put up with you long enough,” Quinn shouted, her hatred clear as day.

I locked eyes with her, feeling her fierce stare burning into me. “Quinn, divorce isn’t something I decide alone. Why don’t you go push your brother about it?”

I said seriously, “I’m ready to divorce anytime, but if Tracy ends up marrying Jared, your life won’t be as easy. She’s a workaholic and really controlling. She’ll run your family. You and your mom might not stand a chance.”

I stood up and left without looking at Quinn. If she wanted to make things hard for me, I would make sure she never forgot it.

An overwhelming unease hit me at night. Maybe it was because I didn’t know what the future held, or because I had lost faith in marriage.

Unexpectedly, Nathan asked me out, and I showed up as promised. We met in a quiet restaurant with plenty of plants outside and some fireflies flying around.

Watching this, a fairy tale scene unfolded in my mind.

After taking a call, Nathan pushed open the door and placed a fresh yogurt in front of me. “One of the restaurant’s best. Try it.”

A layer of honey covered the yogurt. I took a bite. The taste was perfectly balanced—sweet and tart. “It’s really good,” I said with a soft smile.

Nathan sat across from me. It had been a while since we last met, and he seemed to have lost weight, probably from his busy work.

“How’ve you been lately?” Nathan asked in a low voice. “Did you ever check out that class I mentioned?”

I nodded. “Yeah, I went twice.”

Nathan’s eyes grew thoughtful as he asked again, “Did you gain anything from it?”

“Yeah, I’m planning to get my finances in order and start investing. Can I invest in your company?” I asked him seriously.

Nathan’s company was bound for success, and I wanted to seize this opportunity.

Nathan smiled. “Sure. My company will be listed in Shariport. You’re welcome to invest.”

“Really?” I was surprised. I figured Nathan’s recent busy schedule was because of this matter.

“Yeah,” Nathan replied and nodded confidently.

“Once your company goes public, you’ll be more popular. Should I lock you down now?” I joked, smiling at him.

Nathan laughed, giving me a meaningful look. “Go for it. Invest in me while I’m still a bargain. You won’t regret it.”

I dropped the joke and calmly sipped the yogurt. “That’s not really my style. I don’t like taking advantage.”

“Why?” Nathan lowered his tone. “Alright, I’ve waited for so long. I’ve got enough patience for you.”

I got distracted and dropped my spoon, and yogurt smeared on my lips.

Nathan’s gaze suddenly grew intense. As I reached for a napkin, he stretched out his arm, gently wiping the yogurt off my lips with his thumb.