CHAPTER 15: CHAPTER 15: SHE DOESN’T EVEN WANT JORDAN HAWTHORNE ANYMORE

After figuring it out, Sabrina quickly went to the study, ready to print out the divorce agreement.

But unexpectedly, when she tried to open the door, she found she couldn’t turn the handle.

What was going on?

Was the study locked?

Sabrina was slightly stunned.

This place was always used by Jordan Hawthorne; apart from the cleaning housekeeper, others weren’t allowed to enter freely.

However, previously when Sabrina worked at the company, she occasionally had urgent documents or research data to submit and would use the printer here.

Back then, the study was still accessible.

Sabrina lowered her eyelashes, pondering: Was the door intentionally locked by Jordan, or did the housekeeper accidentally lock it while cleaning?

Since she couldn’t get in, she turned around and went downstairs to ask the housekeeper.

"Uncle Coleman, why is the study door locked?"

The housekeeper seemed a bit hesitant upon hearing her question.

Sabrina had a vague suspicion about what was going on.

Carefully, the housekeeper replied, "It was... Young Master instructed, he said the documents inside the study are confidential, and it’s best that non-company personnel do not come into contact with them!"

Hearing the anticipated answer, Sabrina couldn’t help but clench her fingers.

Was Jordan Hawthorne... afraid she’d cling and continue meddling in company affairs, or was he guarding against her, stealing company secrets?

She hadn’t even left the company for a full day...

Sabrina almost wanted to laugh out loud.

What on earth did Jordan think of her?

A thief?

Even though she had already been utterly disappointed in him, at this moment, Sabrina still felt a chill in her heart.

"I understand."

She responded lightly, not making things difficult for the housekeeper, and turned back upstairs to change clothes.

Since she couldn’t get into the study, she’d go out to print just the same.

At this point, nothing could stop her determination to divorce.

After changing clothes, Sabrina quickly went out.

The housekeeper stood there for a few seconds, then called Jordan Hawthorne to report the incident.

"As expected..."

Jordan seemed to have anticipated it.

He genuinely believed Sabrina wouldn’t give up easily, which was why he made this decision.

And it turned out he was right!

"Don’t bother with her, she’ll settle down in a few days anyway."

Jordan finished speaking calmly, hung up the phone, and continued his work.

Sabrina didn’t know about this.

After going out to print the divorce agreement, she returned and promptly signed her name at the bottom.

Afterward, she placed the document back on Jordan’s bedside.

Thinking this time, there was no way he’d miss it!

Having done all this, she went back to take care of Zara.

However, unexpectedly, that night, Jordan didn’t come back at all.

Sabrina was becoming more accustomed to the man’s nights away from home.

But over the next two days, Jordan was still nowhere to be seen.

Sabrina didn’t like this feeling of a knife hanging above her head.

Since she made the decision, she wanted to resolve things quickly; dragging it out would only deplete her energy.

She decided to call Jordan.

It took a long time for the man to answer, his tone as indifferent as always, "What’s up?"

Sabrina tried to ask him calmly, "When are you coming back? I have something to..."

Before she could finish speaking, a soft voice suddenly came from the other end, "Jordan, the hotel says there’s only one room left, so tonight we have to..."

Before Sabrina could react, Jordan had already said, "I’m on a business trip, got things to do, that’s it."

Then he quickly hung up the phone.

Sabrina gripped her phone tightly, her fingers so tense that her knuckles turned white.

Just now... if she didn’t hear it wrong, that voice should be Brooke Sinclairs?

A business trip?

Hotel??

One room???

Sabrina laughed.

She had only just started the job, and he was personally taking her on a business trip—the intention to protect Brooke was too obvious.

She didn’t receive such treatment.

Before, she’d rely on herself to drink with clients until her stomach hurt, and never received a word of concern from him.

The divorce conversation wasn’t happening today!

She didn’t want to call again, only to embarrass herself further.

As for whether the two were sharing a room, she wasn’t interested in finding out.

Is it still necessary to question whether a person who is mentally occupied with someone else has been physically unfaithful?

She would eventually... become completely immune to all harm!

...

The next day, Sabrina had breakfast as usual and accompanied Zara for rehabilitation training.

The phone suddenly rang.

Sabrina thought it might finally be a return call from Jordan Hawthorne, but a glance at the caller ID revealed it was her mother-in-law, Florence Scott.

She didn’t really want to answer.

Every time Florence called, it never boded well.

But Florence was persistent, calling several times in a row.

Sabrina frowned but eventually answered.

Soon, Florence’s displeased voice questioned, "Why are you only answering now?"

Sabrina replied indifferently, "I was busy. Do you need something?"

Florence, with dissatisfaction in her voice, spoke to Sabrina bluntly, "You’re no longer at the company. What could you possibly be busy with?"

Then, changing her tone, she ordered, "Come to the estate right now, I have something important to discuss with you!"

With so much happening these days, Sabrina wasn’t feeling well mentally; the internal fatigue made her tired of dealing with Florence’s difficulties.

So, without thinking, she refused, "I need to look after Zara. If you have something to say, you can say it over the phone."

"Sabrina, are you becoming so high and mighty now that even I can’t summon you?"

Florence was evidently a bit angry at her refusal.

But remembering the purpose of the call, she held back her temper and said, "I’m asking you to come so we can deal with the matriarch’s affairs! She was so good to you while alive, now that she’s gone, do you intend to ignore it?"

Sabrina’s heart was slightly stirred.

Is it about grandmother?

That she truly couldn’t refuse.

On her deathbed, the grandmother couldn’t let go of Sabrina and Zara.

If she truly had any instructions or last wishes left behind, Sabrina couldn’t ignore them.

After all... that warmth is something she could never experience again!

Sabrina quickly relented, "Understood, I’ll come over right now."

Florence was finally satisfied and hung up.

Indeed, bringing up the matriarch worked!

...

At ten in the morning, Sabrina brought Zara to the estate as promised.

As soon as she entered, she noticed that the table in the hall was full of luxury gift boxes.

They looked like gifts from someone else.

The opened ones included brand-name bags, clothes, shoes, skincare products.

Next to them were men’s ties, cufflinks, brooches, and some bird’s nests, tea leaves...

At that moment, Florence was elegantly going through them one by one.

Her eyes were filled with delight as she said to her husband, Jonathan Hawthorne, "That child is truly thoughtful; these gifts are all just what we like!"

Jonathan also wore a faint smile and said, "Indeed, quite thoughtful."

Sabrina saw they hadn’t noticed her arrival and, holding Zara’s hand, walked over to greet reluctantly, "Dad, Mom."

Upon hearing Sabrina’s voice, the smile on their faces instantly disappeared, their gaze matching the same indifference as Jordan Hawthorne’s.

Florence expressed her discontent, "Calling you here requires urging multiple times, such a big ego you have!"

Sabrina didn’t care for Florence’s sharpness.

She’s always been like that, never showing a kind face to her.

In the past, to please her mother-in-law, she would always greet her with a smile.

Yet each time, she met coldness.

Now, she’s no longer in the mood and straightforwardly asked, "You mentioned discussing grandmother’s matters, what is it about?"

Florence evidently had no intention of getting along well with her and first instructed the servant to take Zara to eat.

Once the child was gone, she said to Sabrina, "We’re currently sorting through the matriarch’s belongings. The abbot of Vantara Monastery said that if her intimate belongings are placed in front of the ancestral tablet for three years, it would bless The Hawthorne Family with enduring prosperity.

I remember that the ancestral jade pendant was entrusted to you by the matriarch.

Now, for the sake of The Hawthorne Family, it might be necessary for you to hand it over. I assume... you won’t refuse, right?"

Listening to Florence subtly asking for something, Sabrina couldn’t help but find it a bit amusing.

Indeed, the moment grandmother passed, The Hawthorne Family could no longer tolerate her.

The jade pendant, an heirloom of The Hawthorne Family, was given to daughters-in-law.

Four years ago, when she married Jordan Hawthorne, the matriarch personally handed this pendant to her!

This jade has been passed down in The Hawthorne Family for hundreds of years, priceless, and because it nourishes the body, the matriarch always wanted her to wear it.

No wonder Florence was adamant about having her come over.

But the reasoning was truly laughably absurd...

If it were before, perhaps Sabrina would have hesitated a bit.

After all, this jade pendant is also a symbol of identity.

Symbolizing that she is the eldest daughter-in-law of The Hawthorne Family, Jordan Hawthorne’s wife!

But thinking now, since she no longer wanted Jordan Hawthorne, she might as well return the jade pendant.

It’s just that it might disappoint the matriarch’s expectations during her lifetime.