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There was tension in the air; the guests gasped in amazement as they gossiped and murmured.
Sandra planned to introduce Elena to Mr. Richard at the upcoming Oscar business awards so she could partner with Yellow Sky and Carlton Architecture could finally sign a contract with the firm. MR. Richard Austin was the CEO of Yellow Sky the biggest real estate firm in the city of Eldrador. It would be a piece of cake for Elena to win Mr Richard's heart. Her breathtaking beauty drew the attention of countless men, all she had to do was show up. Suddenly, a tall figure in an expensive-looking black suit appeared and walked amid the hassle. He had a puzzled look planted on his face as he entered the building with classy flowers in his hand. “Babe? What's going on?” He asked, raising a brow as he removed his sunglasses. The Petersons were arguing so loudly that they couldn't hear his voice. Even the guests focused on them. The handsome man walked to the front and asked again “ Babe, is everything fine?” In a worried tone. This time around, everyone noticed him, it was Richard Austin. How could anyone mistake him for someone else? Sandra's scornful look changed into a wide grin, quickly. She was so excited to see Mr Richard, everything seemed to be falling into place. She wiggled forward with a bright smile plastered on her face, “We feel so honored to have you here, sir; come with me; come have a seat.” She chuckled. Mr Richard surveyed Sandra from head to toe boastfully and walked away, ignoring her words. Sandra's face reddened and turned into a museum piece, so stagnant. He pulled Elena into a hug and planted a kiss on her cheeks, as he said “Darling, are okay, you look stressed” Everyone stood still, wondering what was happening. Elena glared at Philip nervously, she studied him for a while as if waiting for him to say something. Philip was confused; he was still trying to process everything Sandra did, and now a strange man whom he had never seen before was caressing his wife. He stared at Richard and yelled angrily “ Who the hell do you think you are?” Ripping his hand off Elena's body. Richard began to giggle, and it only aggravated Philip's anger; he was too confident. “I finally get to meet you in person, Elena told me so much about you.” He stretched forth his arm towards Philip for a handshake, “I'm Richard, Elena's boyfriend.” Philip dusted his words; he left Richards's hands hanging in the air as he glared at Elena, studying her demeanor. He didn't want to believe what he just heard. ‘Is this a dream?’ ‘It's a lie! It's impossible.’ he muttered beneath his breath. Sandra, Martha, and Eugene were also shocked. Nobody was expecting this. “What is this stranger saying? I only believe you; I know you can't do such a thing, Elena.” Philip said as his heart skipped multiple beats, troubled by Elena's silence. Elena sighed, “ He is not a stranger, he's the love of my life, my true love.” she uttered, feeling fulfilled yet pitiful. She glanced at Sandra and her family, they were too stunned to speak, their mouths hung open and their eyes stuck out as she spoke, “I never had feelings for you, Philip. The only reason why I agreed to marry you was because of your kindness towards my grandfather.” She uttered boldly. Five Years ago, Philip saved Elena's grandfather, Michael from a speedy train, pushing him away and getting injured in his place. He sustained severe injuries and Micheal felt extremely guilty, even after paying his hospital bills and visiting him till he recovered. Back then, he spent a lot of time with Philip, and since then, his presence has grown on him. Micheal wanted to express his gratitude towards Philip because he adored him; so he desired for his daughter to marry a good man. At the time, Elena's grandmother just died so Elena was willing to do anything to please him, just to make him happy. “I only agreed to marry you because it was Papa's desire. But I already had a boyfriend, and I couldn't afford to lose him, so I begged Richard to stay.” Elena's words shattered him as she spoke; he started to fidget, “How could you cheat on me, Elena? How! How could you betray me?” He said stammering, his voice trembling. “I have been breeding this plan forever, divorcing you after Papa's funeral, but there was no point extending it since my boyfriend came out of the blue.” Elena chided confidently, “Look, you are a good man, but were you actually expecting a woman of my class to end up with a peasant like you?” “We are from two different worlds,” She continued, folding her arms and taking a deep breath as she chuckled. “I have patiently waited for this day for as long as I can remember.” She sighed, “ At last, we no longer have to be together; besides, Papa is gone,” Elena uttered, smiling, as she held Richard's hand, leaning her head on his broad shoulders. “Yes, sweety,” Richard said and chuckled. “There is no point wasting your time any longer, Elena never loved you. She felt caged in her marriage but that ends today!” He smiled letting out his full set of teeth annoyingly. Philip stiffened at his words, his lips shrunk and wrinkled into a pout as he said, “What?” He felt his heart jump out of his chest. Richard was startled by everyone's expression, it was entertaining to him. He dipped his hands into his pocket and brought out a folded paper then commanded Philip to take it. Philip was shocked as he collected the paper and scanned through it. He couldn't believe his eyes, it was a divorce contract! Sandra walked towards Elena and applauded her, she was surprised. Who would have predicted that Elena was capable of doing something weighing so much gravity? Who? “Woah sis, I must say, you are a diva!” Sandra said, baffled. “Just when I thought you were being hypnotized by your husband, you blew us all away.” “You mean my ex-husband? He was my husband,” she uttered blatantly as she giggled. Her gaze remained on Philip as she gestured for him to sign the papers, “What's taking you so long? Sign it, Philip!” She commanded. Philip laughed out loud, “Hahaha.” People thought he was going crazy. His face molded into a creepy frown the with a smirk on his face he began to clap his hands loudly, and said, ” Wow, Elena, amazing! Fine, let's get a divorce but I'll have to get a lawyer first. I'm leaving, I have to go check up on Alfred.” He glanced at her one more time before leaving and she was baffled by his audacity and indifference in his tone. ‘Did he just walk away?’ Elena thought to herself. She felt he had agreed too easily and that made her feel powerless and insignificant. But he was willing to divorce her, wasn't that what she wanted? Sandra yelled at the top of her voice, “I bet you can't afford a lawyer. Sign the papers now! Get back here Philip! “Get back here now!!!”
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