Nonetheless, Conan had an ax to grind. He wanted Tony to get together with Myra. No matter if it was for Myra’s sake, or the things she was about to face in the future, to be with him would be the greatest benefit she could gain.
There was a gentle smile at the corners of Myra’s mouth. “He’s very kind to me. I know he treats me sincerely. And he’s also… the man that I want…”
When she uttered the last sentence, her voice softened, and her face blushed. Secretly, she glanced at Conan. When she saw that he wasn’t making fun of her, she went on, “If I choose the wrong one again this time, I won’t regret it…”
“You’ve grown up, Myra.” Conan let out a sigh.
Conan’s words still echoed in Myra’s ears when she left the Ritz Carlton. ‘Are you sure, Myra? Don’t you want that kid from the Hart Family to help you? You must know that with his help, you can achieve double the result with half the effort. You can even take back what’s yours from the Stark Group. It’s nothing more than a meeting for a project. You mustn’t underestimate his abilities. Even I’m afraid to do business with him.’
Walking with her head down, Myra fell deep in her thoughts. She didn’t want to get Tony involved in the feud between her and the Stark Family.
She loved him, and she cherished him. However, she didn’t want to rely on him too much at a time like this. For one thing, she didn’t want to leave a bad impression on the Hart Family. She was afraid that they would think that she got together with him because she needed his help to take back what belonged to her from the Stark Family. Second, she had a personal reason: Tony was too outstanding and powerful. Sometimes, he gave her a sense of panic. She was afraid that she couldn’t hold on to him. For that reason, she didn’t want to rely on him like a clinging vine. She wanted to become stronger so that she could stand shoulder to shoulder with him. Moreover, he deserved a better version of herself.
A hint of a gentle smile found its way across the corners of Myra’s mouth. It was only a morning apart from him, yet she found herself missing the man who was sometimes cold, sometimes gentle, sometimes sexy, and sometimes domineering.
As soon as Myra came out of the Ritz Carlton, the valet handed her her car key. Just as she was about to get into her car, a shadow quickly cast over her. Myra looked up and saw Lyla, who came when she wasn’t paying attention and blocked her way.
“Let’s talk, Myra.” Lyla’s delicate face shone radiantly under the midday sun. She was so attractive, but her gaze was unfriendly. She was staring at Myra alertly and unhappily.
Myra narrowed her eyes. The smile at the corners of her mouth quickly faded and was replaced by an indifference curve. “I don’t think there’s anything we need to talk about, Miss Fisher.”
At this moment, Lyla was no longer the same sweet and obedient Lyla in front of Sean and Eve. She gritted her teeth and scoffed, “I know what you’re thinking, Myra. You want to take Sean away from me to take revenge, right? You deliberately told Eve and Sean about the bargaining chip you have because you want them to regret their decision and come back for you! But, did you forget how they treated you back then? If you’re brilliant enough, you should stay away from them after the divorce and never go back!”
Lyla acted as if she was saying that for Myra’s own good. Nevertheless, Myra only laughed at her words. “So, you came here on purpose to remind me for my own good?” Soon after she said that, she pulled open the door of her sports car and got in. It was as if she didn’t take Lyla’s words to heart.
Immediately, Lyla’s expression changed. “I know you hate me for what I did to you back then! But, did I not help you too? Why do you still want to stay in the Chase Family with that kind of family?”
“Then, why do you want to stay in the Chase Family?” Myra put on her sunglasses. When she turned around, the amber-tinted lens concealed her cold gaze. Her pink lips were pulled into a tight line for the first time since they met. “Lyla, we both know what you’re up to. I know what you did to me back then, and I’m sure you know that too. I used to be easygoing, but not anymore. You stopped me just to warn me not to go back to Sean and Eve, but I have something to tell you: you’re in no position to say that to me.”
After Myra said that and saw the huge change in expression on Lyla’s face, she smirked and closed the car window. Starting the car engine, she drove away like an arrow shooting out before Lyla’s eyes.
Behind her, Lyla’s expression got uglier. All along, she knew that Myra’s feelings for Sean were deep, and she couldn’t let go of him. After they divorced, she didn’t try to offend Myra because she didn’t want to ignite her desire for revenge, which would end up provoking her to steal Sean away from her. Besides, her position in the Chase Family wasn’t stable yet; she needed time. Nevertheless, it didn’t occur to her that Myra would come back to bother Sean and Eve right after the divorce.
Lyla went to the bathroom during the meal. When she came back, she overheard Eve asking Sean if Myra had any other property apart from the Ritz Carlton. She knew Eve very well. Eve was blinded by greed. If Myra revealed her cards, Eve would naturally want her back!
Lyla clenched her fists tightly at the thought. She knew Myra’s largest secret was the Stark Group… If something happens, and the whole Stark Group becomes hers according to Old Master Stark’s will… Her face turned livid with rage.
After the divorce, Myra felt like her life had become rather empty without a job and Tony by her side.
During the afternoon, she went to the club to play golf. Tony seemed to enjoy golf, yet Myra wasn’t very good at it. So, she found a coach to teach her for a while. However, the ball didn’t seem to agree with her. Without Tony’s help, she couldn’t sink a ball. In the end, she decided to give up. Nonetheless, it was a beautiful view. So, she pulled out her phone and took a selfie as she smiled.
After a second thought, she tapped into Messenger and sent the photo to that man. Under the photo was a sentence: ‘Don’t look at other women during work.’
Staring at herself in the picture, Myra then read the earlier message again. Her face flushed slightly at her words. She had become more daring after she got together with Tony.
Knowing that he was still on the plane, she left her Messenger.
By the time Myra was leaving the club, she saw a group of men in suits walking in. The one in the front was a man in his forties. However, due to proper grooming and self-care, he looked as though he was younger than forty years old. He was a handsome gentleman, and he radiated a certain mature charm.
Nonetheless, Myra smirked at the sight. When the man turned his head and saw her, she instantly turned around and left the club. Her phone had been ringing since the morning, but she had never answered the call from that number. At this moment, her phone vibrated again. She turned her phone off right away.
When she reached home, she took a shower and made a simple meal to treat herself. Eventually, she found herself walking back to the bathroom inside her bedroom. Staring at the black underwear inside the laundry basket, she bit her lip, picked it up, and washed it before she hung it inside the bathroom to dry.
It was almost 10 PM when that specific ringtone rang.
Myra was already hovering on the edge of sleep, yet she reached out for the phone on the headboard subconsciously. She brought the phone to her ear. “Hello…”
