Chapter 301

I couldn't believe my ears. I asked again, "What? Elijah, what did you just say?" Elijah adjusted his tie, glaring at me with a cold, penetrating look. That expression—it was like he had finally seen the worst side of me, and he couldn't be more disappointed. "I said I hit the nail on the head, didn't I?" he sneered. "Everything you've done has been to force me to change my mind. "Ariana, you're still the same. You're just as impulsive, obnoxious, and clueless as ever. And let's not forget how clingy you are—still refusing to let me go!" I was so angry I actually laughed. It was the kind of laugh that came out when you were so speechless there was nothing else you could do. He shot back, "Isn't it? Why else would you make such a scene? You even dragged my great-grandfather into this. I've got to give it to you, Ariana—you've leveled up. You're craftier than you used to be. "First, you made me believe you were serious about the divorce. Then, you blew things up so big it's all