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The Calm Before the Storm
There weren’t many couples getting married today.
But divorcing couples? There were several.
Lily and James were among the carliest to arrive, so they were first in line at the divorce desk.
Surprisingly, James-normally so frosty-actually looked calm and pleasant for once as they sat down.
That is, until he learned that during the four and a half years he’d been unconscious, a new regulation had been introduced: a mandatory one-month “cooling-off period” for divorce.
Instantly, the rare warmth on his face was crushed under a fresh layer of ice.
They filled out the paperwork, but the clerk told them they’d have to return in one month to get the actual divorce certificate.
James was definitely not happy.
But he knew Lily wasn’t the kind of person to go back on her word. Since they had both signed the agreement, and the application was officially filed, there was no reason to worry-one month from now, it would be final.
Lily, who had never been through a divorce, hadn’t expected the cooling-off clause either.
Facing James’s utterly indifferent expression, she felt embarrassed.
He really had the worst luck-married without consent, and now he couldn’t even finalize the divorce smoothly.
She didn’t want him to overthink it, so she offered gently,
“James, don’t worry. Nothing’s going to go wrong this month. We’ll get the certificate on time. Honestly, a month flies by-once the New Year’s over, it’ll already be here. And we’ve already filed and signed. It’s basically done. You don’t have to carry any guilt. You’re free to be with the woman you like now.”
But to James, truly drawing the line meant being legally divorced.
He didn’t respond to that. Instead, his tone was curt:
“I’ll pick you up for dinner tonight.”
Lily immediately understood-a blind date.
She hadn’t expected him to move this fast. He’d already found someone for her?
His efficiency was honestly kind of impressive.
She was a little curious who this eligible bachelor” might be. But seeing how cold and disinterested he looked, she didn’t bother asking and just quietly accepted it.
He had good judgment. Whoever itwas, he definitely wouldn’t be some weirdo. No need to worry.
Today, Lily had a voiceover session scheduled at the recording studio.
James dropped her off, then headed straight to the Fu Corporation.
Last night, he had already chosen the man he’d introduce her to-
His cousin, Simon
His uncle was a fearsome force in the business world-ruthless and decisive-but at home, he was completely devoted to his wife.
Loyalty ran deep in that side of the family, and he had raised Simon with strict values.
Simon was trustworthy. James had full confidence in him.
He believed Simon could be Lily’s true match.
“James
Simon had just finished his morning meeting when James walked into his office.
Seeing his cousin sitting there, Simon’s eyes-always carefree and playful-lit up with surprise and
Simon had only been born a couple of hours after James,
He was brilliant in his own right, hailed by many as a golden child of fortune,
But James Jud always been un another level. He had been steady and mature since childhood-more like an old man than a boy-and his overwhelming presence made even peers like Simon feel like they were facing an elder.
Whenever they were together, Simon couldn’t help feeling a strange sense of reverence-like he was in the presence of someone older, wiser, and untouchable,
Seeing how well James had recovered, Simon’s eyes couldn’t help but turn warm and misty. Awkwardly, he wiped at the corners of his eyes. “You-why’d you come here?”
“I need a favor,” James said in his usual cool, composed tone, his face is unreadable as always.
But the moment he said those words, Simon grew visibly excited.
From childhood until now, it was always James cleaning up the messes Simon and Ivan made.
Now James needed his help?
How could he not be thrilled?
It meant James trusted him.
He had to get this done perfectly-no mistakes-just to show James he had grown up.
Simon was the sole heir to the Fu Corporation. Out in public, he was steady, composed, and kept his emotions tightly in check.
But in front of James-whom he practically worshipped-he always reverted a bit. It was like he was still a little boy chasing after James’s footsteps.
Sliding closer, Simon said quickly, Just tell me what you need, James. Whatever it is, I’ll get it done!”
“You’ve probably heard that while I was unconscious, Grandma and the others arranged a girl for me.”
Simon nodded vigorously.
Of course he’d heard about it.
He even knew that before James had become a vegetable, there was someone he loved dearly.
He’d visited James not long after he woke up, and though he hadn’t met the woman they’d married him off to, that didn’t stop him from despising her.
Seriously. That woman was awful!
James had someone he truly loved, and she still married him while he was unconscious? Wasn’t that just tearing lovers apart?
The thought of James being separated from the girl he loved because of some sham marriage made Simon upset. He couldn’t hold back from speaking up.
“Gosh everyone has really crossed a line. How could they pick a woman for you without your permission?” His expression darkened. “And that woman-what kind of person even does that? Seriously, she’s-“
James did not like Lily. But he also knew none of this was her fault-and he had no intention of letting others insult her.
He Favor
Coolly, he cut Simon off. ‘She was forced into it. Cullt-tripped into taking someone else’s place
“She’s not a bad person. But I don’t love her, and I never will. It’s unfair to keep her in a marriage dat means nothing to me. Grandma’s very fond of her and doesn’t want her to be wronged-She said if Iran find Lily a good man-someone with character and prospects-she’ll persuade Grandpa to allow the divorce. You’ve always been clean, responsible, and trustworthy. I thought of introducing you. Or if you know someone else suitable, I can screen them and set her up
“What?! You want to set me up with her?”
Simon shot up from the couch like he’d been electrocuted.
He was more than willing to help James.
He even wanted to lielp get that woman out of his cousin’s life.
But him? In a relationship?
He didn’t even like women-how was he supposed to date a complete stranger?
Downing a full glass of water, he quickly added, “No way. Women are too much trouble. I’m not interested in falling in love.”
James gave a faint nod.
Last night, when Grace asked him to find Lily a good match, Simon was the first person who came to -mind. In every way, he fit the bill.
But while driving to the Fu Corporation this morning, James had already considered the possibility that Simon would reject the idea.
Simon had always found romantic relationships tiresome.
James didn’t believe in forcing anyone. Since Simon wasn’t willing, he’d leave it alone.
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