Chapter 5 With my decision made , I grabbed my phone and dialed my personal attorney . " Mason , I need divorce papers prepared immediately . Make sure the asset division is airtight - I want every penny I'm entitled to . " Shocked by my sudden decision , Mason cautiously verified : " Ms. Sullivan , are you absolutely certain ? Divorce is a significant step . " " I want those papers in three days . Not a day longer . " " Of course . And regarding Mr. Hampton- " " Don't notify him . This is my decision . " After hanging up , I opened my laptop and pulled up every file related to business dealings with Hampton Industries . Five years of marriage had meant giving Hampton Industries countless advantages and resources . Time to take it all back . Next , I issued direct orders to Sullivan Enterprises ' overseas headquarters : " Notify all partners to immediately suspend all collaborative projects with Hampton Industries . Cite ' technical adjustments ' as the reason . " " Yes , Ms. Sullivan . " The response was crisp and unquestioning - absolute obedience to my command . That had always been the Sullivan way of doing business . Then came the core technical teams Sullivan had provided to Hampton Industries . I instructed HR to recall all those talents back to Sullivan Enterprises with double their current salaries . 4449 Chapter 5 This flurry of activity caught my father's attention . His call came through almost immediately . The moment I answered , I cut to the chase . " Dad , I'm divorcing Ryker . " After a brief silence , my father's voice came through : " You're certain about this ? " " Absolutely . " " Good . I won't ask for reasons . Your mother and I trust your judgment and support your decision . " " Since you've made up your mind , don't hesitate . Sullivans don't drag things out . " Within two days , I'd silently extracted everything . Funds from joint accounts were systematically transferred , ensuring Ryker could no longer access them . And he remained completely oblivious to it all . During these two days , Brianna's social media accounts had been unusually active , daily posts showing her accompanying Ryker to business events . New car , new watch , new office - always captioned with " Grateful for Mr. Hampton's mentorship . " I'd glanced at it once on the first day before blocking her . That trash wasn't worth a second look . Instead , I channeled all my energy into preparing for my new company . My phone suddenly rang - Ryker calling . " Mila , it's my father's birthday today . He wants us at the family estate . " " If you don't want to come , I'll go alone . " His voice was ice - cold and distant . I glanced at the divorce papers ready on my desk , my lips curving into a slight smile : 15.10 My C sband Gave My office to His Intern ? Divorce It lat 18 19 Chapter 5 " I'll be there . " It was time to lay everything out in the open and end this .