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Chapter 215 Hailey knew precisely how to play her cards, as she was confident that Maeve wouldnât cause any trouble at such a critical time.
Sergio stared at Maeve for a long time and was at a loss for words. Finally, he said, âIâll have someone bring your stuff back tomorrow. With Grandma here, you canât stay elsewhere.â
âNo need. I wonât be staying long,â Maeve replied. She was exhausted and only wanted to rest.
Instinctively, Sergio grabbed her arm and asked, âWhat do you mean by that?â
âSergio, does that really matter now? You know what I mean,â Maeve responded coldly.
âDo you have to act this way?â
âWhat do you think?â Her tone was icy.
Sergio fell silent.
Maeve continued, âIâm not blaming you, but you did cross the line with Clara during our marriage. That alone is enough for a divorce.
âEven if it goes to court, I have valid reasons. I assume you would also know how much youâd have to pay In a settlement once we divorced.â
Previously, Sergio must have never expected she would demand a divorce one day. He hadnât transferred any assets, meaning heâd stand to lose significantly if they split, especially since he was at fault.
âBelieve it or not, that incident with Clara was a mistake. I cut ties with her immediately after.â
âYou defended Clara at Tomkins Corporation. Was I imagining things?â
Sergio wanted to explain that he was only trying to provoke Maeve, but he couldnât find the words to do Maeve continued, âSergio, let it go. Your favoritism for Clara has always been undeniable. Regardless of what reasons you come up with now, I will still divorce you.â
âJust give me three more months.â
âWhat?â
âGive me three months to prove that youâre the only one I care about.â
âSergio, forget it.â
âIf I canât prove it in three months, or if I canât win you back, Iâll willingly hand over everything from the Brooks family to you.â
Maeve was taken aback at his words.
Sergio anxiously gripped her shoulders, his voice earnest. âIâm willing to stake everything I have over 2/2 these three months. If I fail to win you back, Iâll agree to the divorce and give you all the Brooks family business and assets.â
Maeve had never witnessed such determination in Sergioâs eyes. He wasnât joking.
âSergio, youâre out of your mind.â
Even after the threeâmonth deadline, she had no intention of reconciling with Sergio. This was a bet he was bound to lose.
âI acknowledge my mistakes and the misunderstandings Iâve caused you. Please give me a chance to be a better husband. I really love you.â
For a moment, Maeve saw a glimpse of the young Sergio she once knew from his eyes.
Perhaps he had long forgotten, but she still remembered the boy who held her hand and stood by her through difficult times.
âAlright, Iâll give you this chance,â Maeve said indifferently. âBut mark my words, Sergio. No matter what you do, you will still lose in the end.â