There was no room for negotiation
Presley returned the next day, bombarded by reporters at the airport.
The divorce of the elderly couple had apparently overshadowed the gossip at the Global Economic
Summit
Presley, with a stem face and not uttering a word, managed to leave the airport and headed straight for
Alyssas villa.
The living room was filled with a tense atmosphere until Presley walked in c2
After a long silence, it was Presley who broke it “What the hell do you mean?” he asked.
Alyssa pressed her lips together. Didn’t you understand the news?
“Alyssa” Presley shouted angrily. “Do you have any idea how torturous and embarrassing that I have
been this whole time? Are you trying to stir the pot at this point?”
Alyssa laughed coldly “After all these years, I’m grateful I didn’t have a heart attack because of you. But
now you don’t have the chance or the right to yell at me you’re suffering. I’ve known you all my life, but
have you ever considered how torturous it is to be with you?”
Presley’s expression froze
“Are you just expecting others to consider you? You’re the most tired, tormented, and innocent person
in this whole world, and everyone else is wrong. Everyone should revolve around you, and anyone with
their own thoughts and opinions is defiant
“Presley think back on the past decades and ask yourself, when have you ever considered others?
When have you really listened to others opinions?
“Have you ever tried to empathize and understand others? Have you ever reflected on yourself when
lying alone in bed in the middle of the night?
“I dont think so, because anyone who has cared a bit wouldn’t indulge in living their own way like you
have done until now
“Everyone has their own life, and you only have your own. Why do you insist on controlling others‘
lives? What pleasure does it bring you to have so many lives at your disposal?
“I was too young back then, and I didn’t see the real you, I blindly believed in love. As long as
everything felt right, I was ready to go down this path with you But I’m not a fool. It was only after I had
children and grandchildren, that I realized how selfish my blindness was. The events that led us to this
point today, my blind trust and indulgence in you, have now implicated them
“Ive always convinced myself to never regret, but Presley, you’ve made it impossible for me to deceive
myself You, as you are now have negated the nearly sixty years spent with you.”
Alyssa paused, her usually kind or indifferent face now filled with bitter sadness. She was subtly
shaking slowly closing her eyes. Her face, marked by the years, was clearly reddened around her eyes
Presley’s cold eyes flickered at the sight of her, his lips moved, but he said nothing
“Presley, some people don’t even have sixty years”
Alyssa slowly opened her eyes, the red veins in her eyes prominent Tve spent my entire life tied to you,
and what have you given me in the end? You’ve ruined my life. I don’t want to be with you anymore, so
in the remaining years of my life, I must sever this mistaken life with you. Let’s end it here, Presley, and
please, for once, let go and leave me alone”
Presley watched her silently, and after a long moment, he slowly stood up. His movements were shaky
and unsteady. “I disagree”
Alyssa looked up at him standing, her gaze cold and sharp
“Is that it? You’re still selfishly unwilling to let me go? Afraid of losing your dignity? But whether or not
we divorce, you’ve already lost your dignity.”
Presley shook his head, “No, no, you don’t understand” He slowly turned and staggered towards the
door, his movements filled with panic
“Sir” Hannah, standing by, didn’t know what to do as there was no resolution to the day’s events. She
watched Presley, only managing to call out to him softly.
Presley however, didn’t stop
Hannah stood between the living room and the door, indecisive and helpless
Alyssa sat quietly on the couch, her expression once again calm and indifferent. She looked as if she
was drained of energy, sitting there, with fatigue written all over her
“Madam Hannah hesitated, then spoke, ‘I believe Mr. Presley still cares about you. Even now, he hasnt
agreed to part with you.”
Alyssa stood up, her voice cold, “Who knows what he’s really thinking? Perhaps he feels embarrassed
that there won’t be anyone to be buried with him a hundred years from now Anyway, he’s now a loser
in life, so he wants to at least die with a bit of dignity Besides these reasons, I really can’t understand
what he’s aiming for
Presley, who was already at the door, stiffened at these words. Apart from these, she really couldn’t
understand why he was still holding on? In her heart, was he really that worthless?
In the end, he returned to the Harper family residence. Regardless of what she thought his reasons
were, he would never agree to this divorce, even if it killed him.
Damon and Royce seemed unaffected by the day’s events, showing no extra emotion
That night, Chloe couldn’t help but ask him. “You saw the news, right? Don’t you have anything to
say?”
Damon, after his evening routine, wrapped her in the blanket, “What is there to say? It’s their business.
What can I do about it?”
Chloe raised an eyebrow “Just going to leave it alone?”
Damon looked at her flatly, “You have the energy to worry about others?”
Chloe pursed her lips, “It’s not just anyone‘
“These things are out of our hands. The conflict between them has been building for decades, longer
than we’ve been alive. We don’t know what’s going on between them, so let’s not interfere blindly. You
don’t understand night from wrong as well as they do, okay?”
Chloe turned to look at him, her eyes filled with admiration “You’re so smart, you make so much sense
Damon raised an eyebrow. “Only realizing this now?”
“Of course not. You’ve always been smart. I’m just deeply impressed today I’m giving you credit.”
Damon’s eyes twinkled with amusement as he studied her intently. “So…”
Chloe shifted her gaze, ‘So can I spend the night with Ro…
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“No”
Chloe I didn’t even finish my sentence
Damon chuckled, pulling her closer into his embrace, “Do you really think I don’t know what you’re
plotting?”
Chloe sighed, retrieving her phone from under the covers and sent a direct message to her friend Rose
(Mission failed Goodnight]
Rose: [The founder of the worlds top corporation sure is a clingy one]
Chloe silently slid her phone back under the covers
The next second. Damon had her phone in his hand. Planning to sneak out and sleep with her, were
you?”
Chloe knew she was caught red handed and buried her face in his chest without a word “So tired”
Damon sighed, planting a soft kiss on her forehead, a silent gesture of indulgence
Chloe, nestled in his chest, slowly opened her eyes, blinking softly as she wrapped her arms amund his
waist
His tolerance and indulgence toward her filled her heart with gratitude. The best man in the world was
hers. She had never imagined that she would one day find such love given her tumultuous past She felt
as though all her luck had accumulated in meeting him
“Thank you for your unwavering determination and persistence. You’ve made me the happiest woman
in the world.”
Chloes words echoed from his chest, causing Damon to pause, ‘Don’t make me sound so noble I was
just selfishly wanting you”
Chloe smiled, snuggling into his chest. This domineering man. She was so overwhelmed, and she
couldn’t even utter a word of thanks
Presley had been cooped up at home, avoiding the relentless press and avoiding any encounter with
Alyssa.
He declined any opportunity to meet with Alyssa, not wanting to engage in any discussions with her.
Robin had been busy tackling issues within the company. The revelation of Obsidian Group’s founder
had resulted in immense pressure from various parties on the Harper
Group
Projects were stalled problems arose, and the shift in attitude from their partners was palpable. Every
little issue seemed to come one after the other
If the revelation of Damon’s identity had initially shown him what it meant to have the Harper Group
‘comered, he now understood the full impact of that statement. Previous attacks on the Harper family
by Obsidian Group were merely child’s play. Now, without lifting a finger, they were slowly pushing the
Harper family into a comer
Several corporations seeking to curry favor with Obsidian Group were piling on the pressure. The
constant barrage of seemingly minor attacks was gradually wearing them down their cumulative effect
not to be underestimated
Robin reported to his father daily regarding the company’s affairs. However, his father, usually so
invested in the Harper family business, seemed uninterested. He would sit in silence, deep in thought
“Father, the company’s situation is far from ideal”
“You’re in charge now How the company operates is up to you. You don’t need to report everything to
me. What, if I’m not around one day are you going to bury the company with me?
Robins routine report to his father was met with a surprising response
Presley, who had always prioritized the Harper Group, seemed ready to let go. The sudden change in
his father was startling. His mother’s actions had truly shaken him to
the core
Presley’s avoidance did not resolve the situation. A court summons a week later forced him to confront
the issue he had been avoiding for so long
In the end, he went to see Alyssa himself
They sat in the same spots as they had a few days ago
in just a few days, Presley seemed to have aged significantly His face was haggard his body noticeably
thinner His cheekbones were more pronounced, a stark contrast to
his previous appearance
Alyssa glanced at him, tightened her lips, picked up her glass of water, took a sip, and looked away
Time seemed to stretch on in the living room with Alyssa showing no intention of speaking fast
Presley observed the elderly woman in front of him, his voice steady and calm “You said there’s no
room for negotiation. But what if I insist on negotiating” Alyssa, from the moment i married you. I never
considered divorce”
Alyssa scoffed, her eyes cold “So that’s why you’ve been so arrogant all these years, thinking I would
never leave you, that I would be stuck with you for life? What do you want to negotiate? Everyone’s
laughing at our predicament. Whether we divorce or not, its humiliating You can’t salvage your
reputation, Instead of having me by your side. reminding you of this disgrace, it’s better to let me go
and spare yourself the disgust of seeing me
Presley tightened his lips. “Why do you insist on provoking me with your words? Im well aware of our
current situation, just as you are. You act as though I’m enjoying this Despite the embarrassment, I
choose not to divorce. Moreover, this isnt something you can decide alone”
“Alone? You’re talking about making decisions together? Ask yourself, do you have any right to say
that? Presley, your attitude, and every word you utter, is a slap in your own face Doesn’t it hurt?
I don’t have the right. But what can I say that would convince you? So much has happened recently, I
know how I’m perceived Your attitude suggests that you think m enjoying this situation. You make it
seem as though I’m reveling in this disgrace Alyssa you cannot deny that every single action I took was
with good intentions for the sake of the Harper family and Damon Why can’t any of you understand?”
Alyssa slowly lifted her eyes to look at him, a laugh of helplessness and sarcasm escaping her lips.
“Understand? Can you say that there wasn’t a single trace of your stubborn pride leading to this
outcome?”
Presley’s lips twitched, but no words came out for a moment.
‘How many years have you lived? Not enough? So much so that you insist your progeny must live in
accordance with your plans? Alyssa rose to her feet, her voice icy. “I don’t want to hear your so called
reasons and difficulties i dont want to understand, and I don’t get it. You have too many reasons, and
we can’t reach the heights and perspectives you do. It’s me who can’t match up to you So, don’t
compromise and try to be with someone as ignorant and selfish as me. Even if you keeping talking
today. it won’t change my decision Now, get out
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