Chapter 2 293 12auchen Edgar had just finished signing when his phone started ringing . His assistant's voice came through . " Mr. Ferguson , Ms. Gibson twisted her ankle . She's in a lot of pain and can't walk … " His face shifted . " I'm heading there now . " After putting his phone away , he glanced at Stephanie . " Amelia is hurt . I'll go check on her . Let's eat together another time . " " No need . " She clutched the divorce papers . " I don't need you showing up anymore . " Edgar frowned and was about to say something , but he still left . Stephanie headed straight to a law firm . The lawyer read over the document carefully and nodded . " This agreement is valid . There's a one- month cooling - off period before it's finalized . " " Thanks . " After leaving , she made her way to the college . Inside the department head's office , she handed in her resignation letter . " Stephanie ? " Her department head looked shocked . " You're an incredible teacher . Why quit so suddenly ? " " I got divorced , " she said flatly . " I want to leave this place . " The department head sighed . " Alright . You can go after you finish the rest of the semester . " " Thank you . " Chapter 2 Outside the office , Stephanie paused for a deep breath . 1789 Vouchers During her last class , she forced herself to walk into the classroom . But then , she saw Edgar and Amelia sitting together in the back corner . Edgar was dressed in a suit . Amelia rested her head on his shoulder . They whispered and laughed quietly , fingers laced together . Stephanie felt her stomach drop . He used to be all about his job and barely took three days off for their honeymoon before racing back to work . But now ? He was skipping out on a 15 - billion - dollar deal just to accompany Amelia in a boring elective course . Stephanie took a steady breath and stepped up to the front . " Today , we'll talk about ' Collected Poems ' … " But even while she was teaching , she kept hearing soft laughs from the back . Edgar's deep voice and Amelia's flirty giggles cut through her like knives . As soon as the bell rang , Stephanie bolted from the classroom . She went to the restroom and splashed cold water on her face . When she was about to head out , she heard Amelia talking inside one of the stalls . " Edgar gave up a deal worth ten billion just to be in class with me ! " Amelia bragged on the phone . " You should've seen how he looked at me . Like he wanted to devour me . " Her friend asked , " If he's so into you , why don't you just say yes? " " Are you kidding ? " Amelia snorted . " Guys like him have women chasing them nonstop . The only way to keep him hooked is to be hot and cold . Give him just enough to keep him interested in me . " Chapter 2 11289 Mincher Then , she lowered her voice . " I'm not trying to be his mistress . I want to be his wife . " Stephanie stood there , fists clenched so tight her nails dug into her skin . She just walked out , passing Amelia expressionlessly . " Ms. Sanchez ?! " Amelia hurriedly hung up and grabbed Stephanie's wrist . " What did you hear ? " " I didn't hear a thing , " Stephanie said , pulling away . " Your business has nothing to do with me . " Amelia looked like she was going to say more , but then she saw Edgar walking toward her . Her eyes lit up . Instantly , she grabbed Stephanie's wrist again and slapped herself hard across the cheek . Smack ! The sound echoed down the corridor , sharp and clear . " Ms. Sanchez …" Amelia covered her face , her eyes filling with tears . Her voice was shaky and full of grievance . " I won't go near Mr. Ferguson anymore . Please don't be mad … " Edgar stormed over , and his expression darkened . " Stephanie ! Didn't I sign the agreement ? Why are you still picking on Amelia ?" " I didn't do anything , " Stephanie said , calm as ever . " She hit herself . " " Mr. Ferguson … " Amelia cried and leaned into Edgar's arms . " Maybe you shouldn't chase after me anymore . Ms. Sanchez is so upset . I'm scared … " Edgar hugged her tightly right away . " Don't be scared . She doesn't get to decide how I feel . " Chapter 2 Amelia's eyes were puffy as she spoke softly , " But Ms. Sanchez is your wife . She made me stay away from you and even slapped me … " Her voice broke as she kept crying . " I've never been treated so unfairly … " Edgar's face got even darker . He gently touched her reddened cheek and said in a soothing voice , " Don't cry . I'll make her pay it back tenfold . "