Grant The CEO And I Our Request To Remarry Novel – “Tomorrow afternoon, I’ll have the lawyer send over the divorce agreement.” With those words, my husband forcefully pulled his hand away from hers and left without any mercy. I, slender and lonely, stood in the living room for a long time. It wasn’t until the sound of the car engine in the yard faded away. My small hand clenched into a fist over chest, and excitedly whispered, “Yes!”Nowhere near the heartbreak I had just shown. Taking out my phone, I sent a message to report the situation. Three years had passed, and I had finally turned the tables!
“The well-known actress Taylor Carpenter publicly reveals her relationship, suspected to be with the influential figure of the Howl Corporation, Edward Howl…” The explosive news echoed through the entertainment headlines. In the busy kitchen, there was no pause in the bustling hall, as if the protagonist of the gossip was not her nominal husband. Two hours later, Elina Puth decisively gave up her kitchen duties and picked up her phone to order a delicately prepared dinner. Just as she finished setting the table, the sound of the password lock echoed from the door. “Back already?” Elina approached and took the suit jacket he handed over.
Just as she turned around, the man behind her embraced her from behind. A chilly breath enveloped her, her chin was turned, and her lips were rudely sealed. A faint scent of alcohol filled her nostrils, momentarily distracting Elina. Soon after, she stiffly pushed him away. The man circled her waist, gazing down at her with a slight frown. “What’s wrong?” Normally, she would always comply with him, but today was an unprecedented anomaly. “Inconvenient?” he asked in a low voice, as if guessing. Elina’s eyelids trembled slightly, hesitating before speaking, “Are you really with Taylor?” Edward, “…” If her previous action of pushing him away was unusual, her current ‘questioning’ was even more so. He squinted at her, scrutinizing, “Are you inquiring about my affairs?” Elina weakly asked in return, “Can’t I?” Despite her words, she knew the answer better than anyone else.
Of course not. Three years ago, Edward picked up a pitiful orphaned girl, promptly got married, and silenced all the elders of the Howl family. But because the new Mrs. Howl was not presentable, the Howl family concealed the marriage from the public. In these three years, Edward was frequently involved in various rumors, and Elina remained indifferent, not causing any trouble, playing the role of a virtuous wife. Because she knew that the reason he married her was simply because she was obedient enough. Now, she also knew that what she was about to say would definitely touch his bottom line. Sure enough, the man’s black eyes narrowed slightly, his fingertips brushing her cheek as he spoke in a cool, leisurely voice, “Since when can a little pet inquire about its owner’s affairs?” “We are a married couple!” Elina’s voice trembled, as if emotions that had been suppressed for a long time suddenly collapsed. “How many times has this happened? You never offer a single word of explanation. Today it’s this starlet, tomorrow it’s that young model.
Others don’t know you’re married, but don’t you know yourself? What’s the use of our marriage then?” “…” Edward didn’t know why she had changed so much tonight. Edward remained silent, seemingly uninterested in dealing with the shrewish Elina. After a prolonged silence, he finally said, “It’s indeed useless, so let’s get a divorce.” Upon hearing this, Elina almost couldn’t control the upward curve of her lips, struggling to portray a shocked and flustered expression. “What… what are you saying?” “Three years ago, we both knew why we got married. You have been in this position of Mrs. Howl for too long, and you really got into the role, didn’t you?” His voice was icy, devoid of any warmth. “But you’ve always been good to me! You’re never stingy with money, you bring me gifts every time you travel, you help me out when mom and Ruby make things difficult for me, and you…” Elina tried to argue. “That’s because you’re obedient enough.”
The man looked at her with a cold and ruthless voice. “But one shouldn’t be too greedy in life, or else you might end up with nothing.” Elina seemed to be frightened by him, unable to utter a word. She just tightly grasped the fabric of his shirt at his side, her slightly reddened eyes brimming with tears, yet she stubbornly refused to let them fall. Edward had kept her like a pet, and she indeed had the qualities of a pet. Delicate face, graceful figure, and a pair of expressive eyes that were now on the verge of tears, creating a pitiable appearance. Seeing her like this, Edward felt a trace of annoyance rising within him. “Tomorrow afternoon, I’ll have the lawyer send over the divorce agreement. Don’t harbor any crooked thoughts; otherwise, the price won’t be something you can afford.” With those words, he forcefully pulled his hand away from hers and left without any mercy. The door slammed shut. Elina, slender and lonely, stood in the living room for a long time. It wasn’t until the sound of the car engine in the yard faded away that she took heavy steps upstairs.
In the moment the door closed, her small hand clenched into a fist over her chest, and she excitedly whispered, “Yes!” Her face beamed with a brilliant smile, nowhere near the heartbreak she had just shown. Taking out her phone, she sent a message to report the situation. Three years had passed, and she had finally turned the tables! Three years ago, she was manipulated by her stepmother Donna Gothel into marrying a sixty-year-old man. Upon hearing the news, she tried to escape, but it played right into Donna’s hands. She conspired to have someone put Elina in a life-threatening situation. During her desperate escape, she was picked up by Edward. She still remembered the way that man looked at her back then, as if he had found a satisfying commodity. Then came the negotiations, “Follow me, and no one in Straymouth will dare to bully you.” He thought she was just a lonely orphan wandering outside. Meanwhile, Donna wanted her dead.
Around the same time, Elina discovered that her health was deteriorating, and returning to the Puth family would only mean death. So, she agreed to his terms. Edward acted swiftly. The next day, he arranged a new identity for her and took her to register their marriage. In these three years, Edward had been lenient and very indulgent with her. Setting aside the inexplicable rumors, he indeed played the role of a qualified husband, making their life seem like that of an ordinary affluent couple. However, she knew deep down that this man was suitable for business transactions, not for emotional connections. Now, it was time to end everything and settle the score with Donna. On the other end of the phone, Alex Pearson was excited when he saw the message. …Simple? Elina sneered. Before Edward returned home, she had silently rehearsed her facial expressions several times, ensuring to achieve a suppressed yet pitiful look.
Did he think achieving the level of a queen in acting required no time and practice? Fed up with talking to him, just as she was about to put down her phone, another message popped up. Elina’s finger paused for a moment, and thinking about her treatment in the Howl family, she sneered. In these three years, her treatment in the Howl family was worse than that of a servant. In front of Edward, she had to play the role of a dutiful wife, obedient and ready to serve at his beck and call. In front of her mother-in-law, she suffered insults and oppression, enduring it with a submissive demeanor. And when she tried to maintain a harmonious family, she wasn’t even worthy of having a name. Everyone thought Edward was single, and countless young girls flocked to him like moths to a flame. This man never spoke, never clarified. Disgusting! If not for her grandfather’s will and for the Puth family’s assets…