Chapter 6 At seven that evening , I pulled my Maybach smoothly through the gates of the Hampton family estate . The courtyard blazed with light , echoing with faint laughter . Ryker's parents and several relatives stood at the entrance , greeting guests . Surprise flickered across their faces when they saw me step out of the car alone . " Mila , dear ! Where's Ryker ? " the elder Mrs. Hampton asked , confused . Their surprise was understandable . In five years of marriage , this was the first time we hadn't arrived together . " He said he'll be here shortly , " I replied smoothly . They warmly welcomed me inside , where the butler personally served me a cup of coffee . I sat on the sofa , accepting the cup with perfect composure , taking a delicate sip . Half an hour later , the main doors opened again as Ryker finally made his fashionably late entrance . What no one expected was Brianna trailing behind him . The elder Mr. Hampton immediately recognized the impropriety , his expression darkening with unmistakable anger . " Ryker , this is a family dinner . Why have you brought an outsider ? " " Dad , Brianna is my Chief Executive Assistant . We just finished some business , so I brought her along . " " This is a FAMILY gathering . How dare you mix it with company business ? " the elder Mr. Hampton's voice rose sharply . " Let her leave ! " Brianna's face fell as she shot Ryker a wounded look . The tactic clearly worked on him , as he immediately jumped to her defense : Chapter 6 " Dad , Brianna is my right hand . She's been so busy today she hasn't even eaten . Just let her stay . " Witnessing his son's complete lack of boundaries , the elder Mr. Hampton grew more furious : " No matter how busy Mila gets , has she ever brought her assistant to family functions ? This is a family dinner , not a corporate event ! " " Butler ! Show her out ! " the elder Mr. Hampton commanded . The butler hesitated , caught in the crossfire of family tension , unsure how to proceed . Behind Ryker , Brianna kept glancing in my direction , her lips curved in a barely concealed smirk of challenge . This farce had exhausted my patience . " No need , " I interrupted coldly . I reached into my jacket's inner pocket , extracted a document , and laid it open before everyone . " This is actually why I came tonight . " When they saw the bold words " DIVORCE AGREEMENT " on the cover , the room fell into stunned silence . Ryker's face drained of color . His briefcase slipped from his grip , hitting the floor with a dull thud . His voice quavered as he demanded : " Mila , you're divorcing me ? Have you completely lost your mind ? " My gaze shifted from Ryker to Brianna , then back to him : " Actually , I've never been more clear - headed in my life . " Ryker's parents quickly stepped forward , attempting to mediate : " Mila , sweetheart , whatever misunderstanding this is , let's talk it through . You can't make decisions like this in the heat of emotion . " " There's nothing left to discuss . My decision is final . " " I won't sign this ! " Ryker suddenly shouted , his eyes reddening . " You're divorcing me just because ! ave My Offic 39.34 Chapter 6 made Brianna my chief assistant ? " " Ryker , you know damn well what this is about , " I stared directly into his eyes , each word like a knife . " I warned you . I gave you chances . " " I never give second chances to anyone . I made an exception for you , and you spat in my face . " " Since you chose to humiliate me for some homewrecker , don't expect me to play nice . " The room erupted in shocked whispers . Ryker stood frozen , refusing to sign . The elder Mrs. Hampton grabbed my arm , her voice pleading : " Mila , please calm down . We can work through this together . Don't make rash decisions . " I politely but firmly pulled away : " I respect you , Mrs. Hampton , but my decision is final . There's no room for negotiation . " " Ryker , you can refuse to sign if you want . I'll see you in court . " With that , I turned and strode out , leaving chaos in my wake . Dos in His Tubers ' Divorce it let