Chapter 119 The Favors

Cordelia's nerves were stretched tight, her heart pounding faster with each passing moment. Luckily, Benedict just stood by the bed for a moment, then turned and walked out. After hearing the door close, Cordelia finally breathed a sigh of relief. She pulled out her phone and saw that the lawyer had already sent over the divorce agreement. Since she didn't want anything, the terms were straightforward, summarized in just a few clauses. As long as Benedict signed, they would be done. The next day, Cordelia got up early and pondered how to broach the subject with Benedict. Having finished breakfast without seeing any sign of Benedict downstairs, Cordelia asked Victor, "Mrs. Cordelia, don't you know Mr. Benedict left for a business trip early today?" Cordelia chuckled self-deprecatingly. When would she ever know what Benedict was up to? Only Maisie would know. "Did he say when he'll be back?" Cordelia inquired further. "He should be back for the company's anniversary celebration. M