Xanthe paused for a few seconds , then asked in return , " And what if I say no ? " On the other end of the line , Barrington's breathing grew audibly heavier . His voice came through , cold and sharp . " If you really don't love me anymore ... Well , resentment works , too . It lasts longer than love . As long as you remember me for the rest of your life , I don't care . " Xanthe narrowed her eyes slightly . ' This asshole - he'd completely lost it .' After a long silence , he spoke again . " It's fine . There's still time before the wedding . I'll wait for you . I'll wait for you , Xanthe , to give me the ending I want . " A cold light flickered in Xanthe's eyes . Her face was unreadable and calm . " Barrington , aren't you afraid I'll bring down BMC Global and leave you with nothing ? " Even now , she still carried herself with composed elegance . He felt a sharp pang in his chest . " You won't , " he said . " We built BMC Global together . I believe you wouldn't have the heart to destroy it . I know you , Xanthe . You're soft - hearted . " Hearing his arrogance , she let out a mocking laugh . " Barrington , you really don't know me at all . " I've always been known for being ruthless . Back in school , a girl bullied me . You know what I did ? I brought people and nearly beat her half to death . " On my 18th birthday , someone got jealous and spread filthy rumors about me . The next day , I made sure her whole family went bankrupt . " And when I found out you cheated on me , right after I learned I was pregnant , I didn't hesitate - l went and had the abortion . " So tell me , Barrington - do I still seem soft - hearted to you ? " Barrington didn't respond . He was stunned by everything she'd just said . In his mind , Xanthe had always been obedient - meek , even . But only now did he realize he never truly knew her . When there was still no reply from him , Xanthe gave a cold scoff and hung up the phone . Immediately after , she made another call . She said just one sentence . " Before ten tonight , I want to see BMC Global go bankrupt . " The person on the other end didn't know what had happened but answered without hesitation , " Don't worry , President Wentworths . No need to wait until ten - eight o'clock will do . " For years , Holden had always seen Xanthe as his little girl . But at this moment , he finally saw that she had truly grown up " Xanthe , Barrington is cunning and deceitful . Even if the rumors he spread were half - truths , the fact remains - you've been married , and you've had a child . That can't be denied . Tomorrow's your wedding with Trevor . With all this stirred up , I'll go with you to the Michelsons and explain . " Holden had held a high position all his life , never once lowering himself to anyone . But this time , for his daughter , he was willing . The CEO's Secretary Resinned with Divorce Haners 1/2 19.0 % 12:44 pm But Xanthe shook her head . " Dad , when Trevor and I decided to get married , I told him | everything . He'll handle things on his family's side ." " My past is my own . I just misjudged someone - I didn't break the law , " she said firmly . Those words made her father pause . Suddenly , everything became clear to him . He looked at his daughter , proud and relieved . " Xanthe , you've grown up . I understand now . I've watched Trevor grow up since he was a child . He's always liked you . This time , I believe you two will be happy ." Xanthe smiled faintly . " We will , Dad . " At midnight , she was still awake , her eyes fixed on her phone . She had spoken as if everything were fine - but inside , she wasn't calm at all . Ever since she returned to her room , she'd been waiting for Trevor to call . But the night had dragged on , and he still hadn't called once . Her gaze gradually dimmed until suddenly - her phone lit up . It was Trevor . 12:44 pm D