hapter 50 The Breakdown Finished Alaric couldn't stand to look at him . Grant stood rooted to the spot , leaning all his weight on his cane , utterly defeated . He had never imagined he would see Grant like this . None of them had . Or perhaps , they had all underestimated just how much Oriana meant to Grant . What shook Alaric even more was Oriana's resolve - she had really gone and married another man . " Grant , Oriana's married . Maybe it's time to just- " The last word never left his mouth . Grant's cold , venomous glance cut him off . Grant's breathing was heavy , his eyes deep and twisted . " Oriana's just upset . She's confused , lost her way for a moment . She doesn't understand . Someone must've gotten into her head and turned her against me ." " But they already filed for a marriage license . And that man who picked her up- " " She doesn't love him , " Grant spat . " There's no way . You didn't see a ring on her hand , did you ? And tell me - what kind of husband makes his wife sit in the backseat ? " His handsome face was shadowed with something sinister as he sneered , voice dropping low . " Even if they did marry , so what ? They'll divorce . She's lashing out at me , that's all . Once she calms down , we'll make up . And I'll forgive her ." Grant lowered his head and pulled out his phone . He sent a message to a lawyer he knew well- Uriah Bloom . " Uriah , I need you to come to Jindiwood . I'm filing a petition , as Oriana's legal guardian , to have her marriage annulled . " With that sent , he motioned to Alaric . " Come on . Let's go ." They would be in Jindiwood for a while . No point wasting time - they would move their schedule up . Luna was left standing there , forgotten . Or maybe she'd never even been on his mind to begin with . Oriana had married another man , signed a marriage license , and to Grant she was now tainted 1/3 8:33 Fri , Oct 10 Chapter 50 The Breakdown -yet he still wanted to forgive her ? He had lost his mind ! Luna's face twisted , jealousy and hatred boiling over , impossible to contain . " Luna ? " A delighted male voice startled her . " You're Luna , right ? Wow , you're even prettier than in your photos ! " She lowered her head , masking her emotions in a flash . Finished She'd grown up under ridicule , sneers , and cold shoulders . Compared to that , this was nothing . She wasn't someone who bowed down easily . Otherwise , she wouldn't be standing here on the campus of Jindiwood University today . Within seconds , Luna lifted her face with a sweet smile , voice soft . " And you are ? " The young man scratched the back of his neck , smiling shyly . " I'm James - from the group chat . " Recognition lit her eyes . She let out a little gasp of surprise . " James , you're so tall and cheerful- I thought someone who spent all day in the lab wouldn't look this good . " Flustered by the compliment , James ' ears turned red . " We believe in work - life balance . But really , Luna , why didn't you tell me you were arriving ? I would've come pick you up right away . " He suddenly remembered something , frowning slightly . " Hey , that guy who just left - wasn't that Mr. Holloway ? Weird . I thought he was your boyfriend . Why'd he rush off so fast ? " Luna's eyes shimmered , her smile flawless . " He had something urgent to take care of . Don't worry about him , James . Can you take me to the lab ? " " Of course . " James hesitated a beat , then chuckled . " But let's grab some food first . You can't work on an empty stomach . Since it's your first day here , let me give you a proper introduction to our school . " Looking at his eager grin , Luna's lips curved upward . " That sounds great . Thank you , James ." ***** Just as Oriana had imagined , when the elevator doors slid open , Micah and Chubby were waiting with two little turtles at their feet , greeting her at the door . It was like biting into cotton candy on a cloudless , sunny day - sweetness that dissolved all the 2/3 8:33 Fri , Oct 10 Chapter 50 The Breakdown heaviness she'd been carrying . All the gloom Grant had brought her earlier vanished in an instant . 993 Finished . " Kieran , why don't you stay for lunch ? " Oriana asked , not wanting to trouble him with another trip back later . Kieran glanced at Micah's calm , soft expression . Funny - when Kieran had called him earlier to report that Grant had shown up on campus , even over the phone , he could feel Micah's icy fury . Now ? Micah looked nothing but gentle . Micah was difficult and distanced himself from others . However , he calmed down at once . It was obvious - Micah's patience and warmth were reserved solely for Oriana . " Kieran ? " Oriana called again . He snapped out of it , shaking his head quickly . " Mrs. Caldwell , you're too kind . I'll just grab something downstairs and rest a bit . I won't intrude on you and Mr. Caldwell's lunch . " " Alright . " Oriana didn't press him further . It would've been awkward anyway , sharing a meal with her boss during his break . She stepped inside , and Micah naturally asked her how her first day had gone . As they chatted , Oriana pulled two aprons out of her canvas bag . Send Gifts 20 合 ( i )