CHAPTER 780 HE REFUSED TO DIVORCE
Dexter stared fixedly at Josie with a stern visage. The pictures were so explicit that they could completely shatter Dexter’s willpower. Did he trust Josie? His rationality was urging him to give a firm answer, yet he couldn’t utter a single word.
Josie forced a smile and broke the silence thoughtfully. I can understand if you don’t trust me.”
She pulled away from him and took a step back with her guards on. The aftermath of this incident is massive. Even the Russell Group is affected. We have to divorce to minimize the losses.”“
Dexter had never imagined that they would end up at this point one day.
“No matter what, I won’t divorce.” He uttered each word firmly.
“What
“What if I say I feel disgusted being with you? I hate how you always side with outsiders and how you’re always busy with work. I hate being your wife. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t lose my father. I hate you,
Dexter.”
Josie’s words pierced Dexter’s heart like a merciless sword. Dexter’s expression remained unchanged. He simply suspected he had misheard or that the person in front of him wasn’t Josie.
Instantly, his gentle demeanor was replaced with ferocity. A gust of wind swept by at that moment, Causing Dexter to narrow his eyes. A man’s dignity couldn’t be challenged. He emphatically gripped Josic’s chin and drew close to her. His miserable expression disappeared as he spat through gritted teeth, “I won’t agree to a divorce. Just wait, Josie Warren. If staying by my side makes you feel disgusted, so be it. We’re six of one and half a dozen of the other.”
With that, Dexter left. Josie felt a warm water droplet fall on the back of her hand. She lowered her head to look at it and touched the corner of her eyes. It was dry she did not tear.
The man who walked away, the business magnate, remained composed and hostile even in such circumstances as if he was invincible.
How would he possibly tear?
Much later, according to Larry’s recollections, this was the most difficult time for Dexter.
Outsiders were eyeing the Russell Group. His wife was defiled and subjected to all kinds of malicious comments. It was an ineffable humiliation. However, as he was doing all he could, putting aside his pride to protect his wife, she chose to divorce him at this very moment.
If they divorced, the Russell Group’s market value would continue to plummet. Josie was driving Dexter into a corner,
Larry couldn’t understand how Josie could be this cruel.
Dexter continued monitoring the stock prices back in his office and refused to rest no matter how others. urged him to. He tried to escape his frustration and heartache through difficulties and work.
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Josie did not return to the ward but sat in the corridor. Next to her, an old couple was supporting each other, both receiving IV drips.
Seeing her depressed look, they waved at her. “Young lady, are you facing some troubles?”
Looking at the couple, Josie put her hands together to cover that trace of the tear.
She wore a rueful smile. “Mm-hmm.”
“Cheer up. There’s nothing in this world that can’t be overcome.”
Josie inhaled deeply. “I… made a terrible mistake and lost my marriage.”
The couple exchanged loving glances before the old man asked, “Do you know how we met?”