Chapter 726
Before she could figure it out, she had just entered the bedroom when she bumped into Ken Swanson, who had changed his clothes and was about to come out.
She knocked her head on his silver brooch and felt a pain on her forehead.
“Hiss…” Melody Fox gasped.
Ken Swanson apologized from above. Before Melody Fox could say anything, Ken Swanson had already walked out sideways.
Her hand that was rubbing her head froze and she squatted on the spot.
The footsteps gradually faded away, as if the distance between the two of them had increased.
Melody Fox was stunned. After a while, he remembered to chase after her.
However, Ken Swanson’s figure had already disappeared around the corner of the stairs.
The emptiness in her heart was overwhelming, making her feel as if a heavy rock was pressing down on her heart.
Why not… chase him to the company and ask?
Melody Fox forcefully suppressed this thought.
Perhaps the relationship between her and Ken Swanson should have been like this in the first place, instead of being pure “sleeping friends” like a while ago.
Yes, that was good too…
This way, she wouldn’t have to struggle anymore, and she wouldn’t have to work hard to overcome her fear of love.
So be it…
Melody Fox returned to the bedroom in a daze. She unintentionally looked into the mirror and the first thing she saw was her own ugly and terrifying face.
Other than the first day of her rebirth, she had never looked at herself so seriously.
How ugly…
She reached out to touch her face and realized that there was a trace of blood on the spot where she had been hit by Ken Swanson.
Melody Fox pursed his lips and quickly treated the wound on her forehead expressionlessly.
The wound was not deep, but the alcohol still stung.
Her tears immediately flowed out from the pain.
“It hurts…”
She smiled and wiped her tears, laughing at herself for not being able to endure such a small injury.
But why were there more and more tears that could not be stopped?
When the maid saw that Melody Fox was crying, she was shocked.
“Young Madam, what’s wrong?”
Melody Fox tried his best to hold back his tears. She shook his head and said, “I’m fine. I knocked myself just now. The rubbing alcohol has a little stimulated my tear ducts. What’s the matter?”
The servant heaved a sigh of relief and walked forward with the medical box. “Young Master told me that you might be injured and asked me to bring the medicine up. It seems that you’ve already taken care of it. I wonder if you need any other medicine? There are many medicines to treat external injuries in the medical box.”
“No need.” Melody Fox shook her head and said, “It’s already taken care of. By the way, is Grandma up yet?”
“Not yet. Margaret can’t sleep until very late these days. We all want her to sleep a little longer.”
“Yes, let her sleep a little longer. I want to catch up on some sleep too.”
“Alright, I won’t disturb you anymore. The first aid kit is here. You can use the medicine if you need it later.”
“Yeah.”
The servant quickly left. Melody Fox silently retracted his gaze and his mind became even more chaotic.
He noticed that he was injured and even called the servants to bring medicine up.
But why did he only say “sorry” lightly?
But Melody Fox stopped thinking about it.
She had already convinced herself that they were in their best state.
It didn’t make sense for her to reject him but still hang on to him.
She could not do such a thing.
This was quite good.
After Ulric Swanson’s matter was settled, they would go and settle the divorce procedures that were long overdue. Not long after, her phone rang.
It was the receptionist from the law firm she had contacted yesterday.
The other party went straight to the point. “Hello, Miss Fox. We’ve arranged for you to be the most proficient lawyer in divorce proceedings here. May I ask if the person who wants to settle the divorce is you?”
“It’s not me. It’s my friend.”
“Alright, then I’ll have to trouble you to arrange for your friend to meet our lawyer so that we can discuss the details.”
“Alright, let’s book time and the address here.”
“Okay, no problem. I’ll confirm it with you via text message later.”
“Yeah.”
After the call ended, Melody Fox’s attention was finally diverted.
She opened her notebook and began to check the business plan that Ken Swanson had given her yesterday.
She still needed to add some more details.
Meanwhile, in the car heading to the Li Group’s headquarters.
Ken Swanson’s expression was like a dark cloud pressing down on the city. It was so heavy that James Deeds did not even dare to breathe loudly. He could only breathe carefully and try his best not to make any sound.
Although he didn’t know what was wrong with the young master, with his many years of understanding of the young master, it was best for a situation like this to reduce his presence.
But just as they were waiting at the red light, Ken Swanson, who was in the back seat, suddenly said,” James Deeds, let me ask you a question.”
“Go ahead!”
“I have a friend, his wife…”
Ken Swanson paused for a moment. He was still thinking about how to phrase his words when he heard James Deeds blurt out, “What’s wrong with Miss Fox?”
Ken Swanson’s expression froze. His black eyes swept coldly towards James Deeds.
“It has nothing to do with Melody Fox! I’m not talking about her.”
However, James Deeds was a simpleton. He said, “Usually, people who start with ‘I have a friend’ will be talking about themselves. Young Master, you…
James Deeds glanced at the rearview mirror as he spoke.
When he saw Ken Swanson’s almost cannibalistic expression, he swallowed his words.
Damn it, what nonsense was he spouting to Young Master?!
“What do you think happened to your friend’s wife?” James Deeds asked anxiously.
“Nothing! Just drive!”
He must be crazy to ask James Deeds, who had been single for more than 20 years, about his relationship.
If only Sid Quant was here. He would definitely be able to analyze a thesis titled “Why does my wife want to divorce me?”
Ken Swanson closed his eyes and held his forehead with a headache.
Although he did not know what he had done wrong to make Melody Fox suddenly think of the divorce and have already taken action to find a lawyer.
But one thing was for sure: he didn’t want a divorce.
However, what he could do now seemed to be to not give Melody Fox a chance to speak. He had to think of a way to avoid her in case she asked for a divorce.
He had used city hall as a shield last time, but this shield could not be used forever.
What should I do…
Ken Swanson’s handsome face revealed a rare loss and helplessness.
Fortunately, the company arrived very quickly. His attention was diverted, and Ken Swanson devoted himself to his work.
The Melody Fox project had to be completely confirmed before Ulric Swanson came out. Otherwise, everything would easily change.
Ken Swanson had been busy with this project the entire morning. It was not until two in the afternoon that James Deeds came over with food that had been heated four times in the microwave. The project was finally confirmed. “Young Master, no matter how busy you are, eat some first.” James Deeds handed over the lunch box with a pained expression.
Fortunately, this time, Ken Swanson finally took it and threw a document to him.
“Go back to the manor and get Melody Fox to sign the document. Then send it back immediately.”
“Yes!”
James Deeds did not suspect anything. He carried the document and left quickly.
When he returned to the office, he brought back a piece of news.
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