Chapter2 Memories surged like a tide , bitter enough to steal her breath . Before she married him , she had already known Alexander Stone by reputation . The media exhausted every superlative - his looks , his brilliance , his ruthless precision . He was the perfect heir who had propelled Stone Group to the top tier of the Forbes list within a year . His only flaw , they said , was his indifference to women - as if he had been built solely to work . But at a gala , with just one unguarded glance across the room , his austere composure and that singular , commanding presence unraveled her . From that moment , no one else could take his place in her heart . So when her family suggested a match , she had agreed almost giddily . Her best friend had tried to warn her . " Alexander Stone is great , but he's like a robot . You'll never be happy with him ' ' . " Naively , Grace believed that if she were good enough and loved him hard enough , she would melt him someday . Reality answered fast . On their wedding night , he performed his role with clinical detachment , then told her flatly , " I'm not interested in romance . I married you for business . As long as you behave , I will fulfill my duties and ensure you enjoy the privileges of Mrs. Stone for life . Beyond that , don ' t expect more . ' After the wedding , no matter how often he brushed her aside for work , she endured it . She told herself he did not love her - but he did not love anyone . That would be enough . ) ) Until today . Until she saw for herself how he cradled another woman , how he lowered that proud head for her , how he said the words Grace had ached to hear for three years I love you . She could not lie to herself anymore . It wasn't that he was immune to desire or born cold . It was simply that the person he loved had never been Grace Miller . Every ounce of her patience and persistence had turned into a cruel joke . She wiped her tears , turned , and walked out of the station . On the steps she pulled out her phone Chapter2 Download 9.52 % and made a call . " Mr. James , please draft a divorce agreement . " The next day , Grace carried the freshly printed Divorce Decree to Stone Group Headquarters . The receptionist looked stricken . " Mrs. Stone , Mr. Stone hasn't come into the office in quite some time . ' A sharp pang pierced her chest . Hasn't come in ... for a long time ? Alexander Stone - the workaholic who once lived at the office for a month straight to land a single deal ? She swallowed the ache . " Where is he ? " The receptionist hesitated , then lowered her voice . " Accompanying Miss Hart to Sterling Hall Auctions . " An auction ... Grace thought of the rumors - how he spent fortunes just to win a smile . She drew a slow breath and drove to the venue . Sterling Hall brimmed with perfume and chatter , a sea of couture and familiar , glittering names . She spotted him at once in the front row - Alexander , and beside him , a bright , pretty Bella Hart . The auctioneer presented the final showpiece . A blue diamond necklace rumored to have once belonged to a British queen . The opening bid itself was astronomical . Bidding escalated into a frenzy , but each time someone raised a paddle , Alexander casually lifted his own and outbid them without blinking , lazy in posture , absolute in intent . In the end , he won it at a price that drew a collective gasp . Every gleam of envy and spite in the room swung to Bella . She looped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek , glowing . Chapter2 Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download 9.52 % Grace stood a short distance away , numb with a pain that had gone beyond feeling . All these years of marriage , he had never given her a single gift that meant anything . She had told herself he simply wasn't romantic . The truth was simpler . He had chosen not to be romantic - with her . She tightened her grip on the divorce papers , inhaled , and walked toward the dazzling pair that seared her vision . Alexander saw her first . The faint , lazy curve at his mouth vanished , his face turning to ice as he instinctively shifted to shield Bella behind him . " What are you doing here ? " That instinctive act of protection was a blade straight to Grace Miller's heart . She forced herself to remain steady and held out the folder . " I have a document . I need your signature . " Just then , a staff member approached , reminding Alexander Stone to head backstage to finalize the diamond necklace purchase . " I'm busy right now , " Alexander said coldly . " Whatever it is , we'll talk later . " Later ? She couldn't do " later " anymore . Not another second . " It's important , " Grace pressed , her voice trembling despite herself . " Alexander ... it's our divorce agreement . If you sign it, then after the one - month waiting period we'll be finished . Since you already have someone you love , I'll bow out . I'll let you go , and you'll let me go ' ' ' . We can both find our own happiness without dragging each other down . " Her words spilled out in one desperate rush . She braced herself for his response . But Alexander only frowned , turning slightly as though he hadn't even heard . " What did you just say ? I told you I'm busy . Later . " - Without another glance , he followed the staff backstage . Grace drew a deep breath . Always the same . Five years of marriage , and he treated her - her words as if they were nothing . She moved to follow , but Bella Hart intercepted her , snatching the papers straight from Grace ' s Chapter2 9.52 % Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download hands . " So you' re that arranged wife of his , huh ? " Bella's gaze skimmed her with open disdain . " Whatever this is , I'll sign it for him . Alexander gave me his signing authority . He told me I can sign anything on his behalf .. " Grace's chest clenched tight , every breath a struggle . His personal authorization ? Permission to sign all his documents ? Everyone knew Alexander Stone was the epitome of caution . He insisted on reading and signing every important file himself . And yet- As if to prove it , Bella pulled a delicate custom stamp from her purse . Without even glancing at the pages , she flipped to the final sheet and pressed it down with a soft thud .