CHAPTER 139: CHAPTER 139: WE DON’T HAVE TO DIVORCE ANYMORE

Being scolded by Valerie Vance, Claire Shaw felt even more aggrieved.

The last time Valerie had a long talk with her, she mentioned drugging Caleb Lockwood.

Claire Shaw did not agree.

On one hand, she still had confidence in herself, believing that Caleb Lockwood wouldn’t be able to resist wanting her.

Back in high school, when she and Caleb Lockwood were dating, Caleb didn’t touch her.

Because he said they were still students, he wanted to cherish her properly.

And now, Caleb Lockwood still hadn’t touched her.

Once, she had actively invited him several times, openly, subtly, she even moved into Caleb’s house, but Caleb still wouldn’t share a room with her.

She couldn’t exactly climb into Caleb Lockwood’s bed to seduce him, that would make her seem too cheap.

The result was that she and Caleb had never even had skin contact.

Claire Shaw was terribly anxious.

But she didn’t dare to use drugs.

She knew Caleb Lockwood.

Caleb was so shrewd, once drugged, he would immediately find out, even if they did end up doing it, Caleb would not only refuse to marry her but would dump her instead.

Because Caleb Lockwood would never accept a woman who schemes against him.

"Claire, hold this."

Valerie Vance shoved a bottle of pills into Claire’s palm.

"This was specially prepared by a pharmacist friend of mine, just one tablet is enough, it works gradually."

Claire Shaw clenched the pill bottle, her knuckles turning white.

"Mom doesn’t understand what you’re so afraid of, even if Caleb were to find out, so what? He loves you so much, wouldn’t turning raw rice into cooked rice be a great thing?"

Hearing Valerie’s casual words, Claire Shaw remained silent.

She had never told anyone, including Valerie.

The one Caleb Lockwood truly loved, was Ellie.

"Claire, remember, in life, you must seize opportunities. Currently, Serena’s career is thriving, and it’s been exposed that she’s Caleb’s wife. Regardless of who is behind this, since Lockwood Group has already acknowledged Serena’s status, you’ll have to fight for that position, even if it means using unscrupulous means..."

Listening to Valerie’s guidance, the tears in Claire Shaw’s eyes gradually dried up.

Night, seven o’clock.

Scalinda.

Serena Jennings only took out her phone to search the store when she arrived at its entrance.

Because she noticed this shop was newly opened, it was quite stylish, and it looked far from cheap.

With a search, she found out that this was a three-star Michelin restaurant, a popular venue among the wealthy circle, even for those with money and influence, booking a table was challenging.

Serena stood at the entrance for a long time, hesitating on whether to go in.

The person who invited her was Caleb Lockwood.

But it wasn’t Caleb who invited her directly, it was Mr. Miller who called her.

Mr. Miller said Caleb had something important to discuss with her.

Since it was arranged through Mr. Miller, at first, Serena thought it was a business matter.

But looking at the style of the restaurant now, it seemed more like a personal matter.

For some reason, Serena didn’t feel like having dinner alone with Caleb Lockwood in such a place.

Eventually, Serena arrived ten minutes late, and Caleb was already waiting for her at the table.

Caleb seemed to take this dinner seriously, he had changed his suit from the one he wore at the company during the day, it was still black, but the style, material, and details were much more sophisticated and formal.

In contrast, Serena was the only woman in the restaurant without a formal dress.

Serena walked over and reached out to pull out a chair.

At that moment, Caleb stood up and proactively helped Serena pull out the chair.

Serena sat down, sitting across from Caleb.

"You look beautiful tonight."

Caleb’s opening line left Serena a bit stunned.

She was wearing the same outfit as she did during the day.

During the day, she and Caleb had parted on bad terms, she didn’t understand why Caleb suddenly wanted to invite her to dinner, and in such a manner.

"Why did you ask me here?"

Serena asked directly.

"No rush, let’s eat first, and we can talk while eating."

Caleb handed the menu to Serena.

Seeing the prices on the menu made Serena hesitate a bit, but these wouldn’t break Caleb’s bank, so she didn’t hold back and chose a few of the most expensive dishes.

Caleb smiled faintly.

"You’ve changed..."

Serena paused.

"Changed that I no longer save your money?"

Caleb shook his head.

"I don’t need to save money."

Caleb said this quite calmly.

Because of his calm tone, it only accentuated his confidence and assurance.

"You’ve become more alluring."

Suddenly being praised this way by Caleb, Serena was a bit at a loss.

One dish after another was served, they were all like pieces of art, and their taste was beyond words.

Serena ate silently, her mind was buzzing with thoughts.

Caleb’s attitude tonight was too unusual, she didn’t understand what Caleb really wanted to do.

While breaking apart some Emperor Crab legs, she suddenly heard Caleb say:

"We don’t have to divorce."

Serena’s hand was instantly cut by a crab shell, drawing blood.

Caleb immediately got up, approached Serena, and held her hand, helping her squeeze the blood out.

"Luckily, the wound isn’t too deep."

Serena was about to withdraw her hand when Caleb suddenly put her injured finger into his mouth.

Serena’s eyes widened, she watched as Caleb licked her finger.

Flustered, she withdrew her finger, her cheeks turning hot.

"What are you doing..."

"Helping you disinfect."

Caleb replied blandly.

Serena knew saliva could kill germs and disinfect, but Caleb had no reason to do this for her.

Her mind was a mess.

Caleb was truly acting too strangely tonight, especially when he said they didn’t have to divorce.

"I remember you said before, that you were determined to divorce me... because I didn’t love you."

Caleb, back in his seat, spoke very calmly.

Serena couldn’t have felt more tense inside.

"Well now I’ve decided to love you, so we don’t have to divorce."

Caleb casually said.

Serena stared blankly at Caleb, momentarily unable to process what he meant.

Caleb didn’t explain further and continued to dine elegantly.

The table was unusually quiet until Serena spoke:

"Is it... that your father won’t let you divorce me?"

Caleb looked up, a bit surprised by Serena’s gaze.

Serena had only been guessing, because ever since news broke out that she was Caleb’s wife, the Lockwood Group’s stock had skyrocketed.

Plus Caleb’s unusual behavior tonight.

"So your kindness to me earlier was all an act..."

"No."

Caleb shook his head.

"It’s an exchange."

Serena’s heart sank.

"You now have value to the Lockwood Group, as long as you continue being my wife, you can get my love."

His voice was overly calm, sounding almost cold.

Caleb smiled as he watched Serena’s face become increasingly unpleasant.

"My love... isn’t that what you’ve always dreamed of? Now that I’m finally willing to give it to you, aren’t you happy?"