Never Looking Back: The Heart Wants What It Wants - Chapter 447

Chapter 447: "There's something I need to tell you." Noticing Lorenzo's unusually serious expression, Norene couldn't shake a feeling of unease. "What is it, Lorenzo? You're making me worry." "Let's get a divorce." Stunned, Norene gave a nervous laugh. "You're not serious, are you, Lorenzo?" However, Lorenzo's expression hardened. "I'm serious, Norene. Do you know why you are released so soon? I convinced my father to secure your release on the condition that I divorce you." He left unsaid his father's ultimatum that he remarry Gracie. Disbelief washed over Norene as she faced Lorenzo.

"How could you accept such a condition? You know I can't agree to a divorce." Lorenzo's face showed his own conflict. "Perhaps we should plead with your father once more. After all, our marriage was public and formal, complete with a ceremony. A divorce would bring scandal, something the Hughes family surely wants to avoid." Lorenzo shook his head, his expression grave. "The deal was clear - he won't meet with you." As Norene processed Lorenzo's words, her legs almost gave way, but he was quick to steady her by the shoulders. A distant look clouded Norene's eyes.

She had invested so much in becoming a part of the Hughes family, and now, it had come to this. She couldn't come to terms with the outcome. : gⲁⳑ⸱ The day of the Hughes Group's yearly gala had arrived. The preparations had been underway for months. At that moment, Gracie was on stage, meticulously checking the equipment, when Lorenzo approached her from behind. "Miss Jones, I've ensured everything here is in order, and it all checks out." Gracie responded with a nod, her indifference palpable, and continued past him. However, Lorenzo reached out, capturing her wrist.

"Miss Jones, are you available to join me for dinner this evening?" A flicker of disdain passed through Gracie's eyes as she coldly refused, "No. Let go." Feeling her irritation, Lorenzo let go of her wrist. "Gracie, have you ever entertained the idea of us reuniting?" he asked. Just as he uttered these words, Norene entered, carrying Lorenzo's meal. She halted abruptly. What was Lorenzo implying with his question? Could it be that he was considering a divorce to reunite with Gracie? Did this come from Lanny, or was it Lorenzo himself?

Gracie shot him a look of contempt and retorted, "Lorenzo, are you running a fever so high that you even start raving?" . . .