A Divorce Make Me Rich

Half an hour had passed.

Alistair, who had run out to play, hadn’t returned to the hospital room yet.

“Where’s Alistair?” Mavis looked around but couldn’t find the little guy anywhere.

“Boys are always mischievous when they’re young and full of energy. He probably went out to play and will be back soon. Don’t worry, there are guards watching him, and he’s still in the hospital. He’ll be fine.”

“But I still feel uneasy.”

For some reason, Mavis felt a sense of unease she couldn’t explain.

Knock knock knock –

Someone was knocking on the door.

“Mrs. Callahan, Mr. Ulsens’ condition has worsened again and he needs another surgery. Can you please handle the payment over here?”

She had checked on his recovery last night and it seemed fine. How could it have suddenly worsened?

Mavis didn’t have time to think about it as she hurried downstairs only to find Moore’s room empty.

After asking a doctor, she found out that Moore had been taken into emergency surgery. She was too late.

“He’ll be okay,” Anthony said as he followed her down the stairs. The comforting words he planned on saying turned into just four words at his lips’ edge instead.Original content from NôvelDrama.Org.

Mavis didn’t say anything; she simply nodded her head in agreement with him.

The two fell into a silent understanding as they sat outside of the emergency surgery waiting for news.

The area was quiet except for their breathing.

Mavis sat with her head bowed in self-blame because after all these years working together with Moore as her assistant, this tragedy happened while under her watchful eye.

Anthony saw how sad Mavis looked but didn’t know what else to say or do besides sit next to her silently.

Suddenly Kane came running towards them before even sitting down properly Anthony warned him, “Be careful.”

“I can’t help being careful Mr. Callahan! Something big happened! Mrs. Callahan Senior wants you back at Callahan Residence right now!”

That urgent?

Kane leaned closer and whispered something into Anthony’s ear, causing his expression changed immediately becoming more serious than before.

Mavis saw it and said empathetically, “You should go back first if there’s something urgent. I’m here waiting for Moore.”

“Okay, I’ll go back as soon as possible. If anything happens to Moore and you can’t handle it, just call me.”

She nodded.

Only then did Anthony take big steps and left in a hurry.

In the car.

When Kane thought of the old Mrs. Callahan’s anger, he was so nervous that he didn’t know where to put it.

“It’s over, it’s over now! The old Mrs. Callahan knows all about it, and she won’t let you go easily…”

Anthony sneered disapprovingly, “I’m not even anxious as you’re.”

Callahan Residence.

As soon as Anthony stepped into the villa’s hall, he felt the low pressure emanating from Paloma.

The usually amiable and friendly Paloma had a solemn expression and an obvious suppressed anger.

“Anthony, do you know what you did wrong?”

Paloma’s face was particularly severe, making people tremble with fear and dare not say another word.

“It’s about me being injured and hospitalized without telling you, which made you worry?”

He evaded the question by looking around but stood tall and resolute.

Upon hearing that he was injured and hospitalized, the anger in Paloma’s eyes turned to concern.

But when she thought of what this kid had done wrong, she quickly cooled down her face again, “It seems like you pretended to be ignorant with me about this matter. Very well then go kneel at our family shrine until you figure things out.”

Paloma snorted coldly, stomped her crutches with anger, turned and left, leaving only Anthony and Kane with a flustered face standing where they were.

“Mr. Callahan, you haven’t kneeled in the hall for many years since you became the head of the family. It seems that this time you have really violated her principle. You should give in early, so as not to suffer.”

Kane was dying of anxiety. Paloma was stubborn and will not give in to matters that really touched her principle. If Anthony did not let go, he was afraid it will be very difficult to solve it today.

Who could come save Mr. Callahan?

More than half an hour passed before Paloma went to the ancestral hall unhurriedly.

In the center of the ancestral hall, where the candles were brightly lit, Anthony straightened his back, consciously did not put a soft futon under, and his attitude was beyond reproach.

“You still have backbone just like when you were young.”

Paloma felt a little distressed when she saw it, remembering that when he was a child, Caitlin’s subordinates often entered the ancestral hall, and he was either beaten or made to kneel. It was a very hard life.

But he dared to do such a thing!

Thinking of this, Paloma forced herself to be tough, and deliberately let out a cold snort as if to cover up her anger.

Anthony remained calm with his eyes lowered, pretending not knowing anything, “If there is anything you want to say, please speak directly. I don’t know what I’ve done wrong again.”

“What did you sign for Mavis behind my back to please her? You gave away the custody of my precious grandson. Do you need me to spell it out for you?”

Anthony kept his head down and remained silent.

“I told you clearly last time, don’t use Alistair’s custody as a bargaining chip in your marital struggle with Mavis. You completely disregard what I say!” Paloma was so angry that she stomped her cane on the ground. “Do you think I’m too old and won’t find out about this? Don’t worry, my ears are not deaf and my eyes are not blind. I can still deal with you for another ten years!”

Paloma’s chest heaved violently, and her breathing became more rapid.

“The child was born from her hard work. Even if he has been raised in the Callahan family for five years, it doesn’t change Alistair’s blood relationship with her. This is a guarantee of security for her, and I will try to make sure she doesn’t sign.”

Paloma suppressed her emotions forcefully, “Security? Who will give me security?” She continued angrily, “There are many ways to compensate her if money is an issue. Even if we have to transfer some shares of the Callahan family to her, I would be willing! Only Alistair cannot be given up!”

“Money is just material possessions. If she is that kind of superficial woman who can be easily bought off then it would be great.” Anthony blurted out while his lowered long lashes concealed his lonely emotions.

“At first, Mavis was such a good girl but unfortunately, you didn’t cherish it. Now, I won’t interfere in your affairs anymore. I only have one condition: don’t use my Alistair as a sacrifice in your failed marriage.”

“I’m sorry grandma.”

Although he didn’t explicitly refuse, it meant there was no room left for negotiation. The signed divorce agreement had already been given to Mavis, and couldn’t easily be retracted or changed.

“You!” Paloma pointed at him tremblingly, taking two steps back before being held by the butler just in time, “He’s our future heir! As someone who holds power, you haven’t considered anything about our family or Alistair. You’re too stubborn!”

Anthony remained silent with his head down, accepting any criticism from Paloma.

Paloma saw that he had made up his mind so she had no choice but resorting into forceful means, “You better get that divorce agreement back right now or face disciplinary action!”

“Please excuse me, Grandma.” Anthony showed an unyielding attitude towards everything.

“You little brat!” Paloma didn’t back down, putting on a full display of authority. “Go! Bring me the family’s rules and regulations. You think just because you’re in charge, no one can control you here? I have to teach you a lesson today!”

Soon enough, a servant came in with a bucket of saltwater-soaked rattan canes.

Anthony glanced at them lightly – they were soaked deep yellow and swollen with strength.

It was clear that they had been prepared before he arrived.

Kane was scared by the vicious-looking bucket and knew it must be as bad as torture without even having to guess.

He couldn’t just sit by idly, so he rushed over and hugged the silver bucket tightly.

“Mrs. Callahan, this won’t do! You weren’t here when Mr. Callahan was punished last time. It was when Second Young Master was in charge, but Mr. Callahan had a fever for three whole days afterwards. Besides, he’s already injured this time around and is still recovering.”