On the other end of the phone, Paityn thought for a moment before replying, "Let’s make it in the afternoon! I have a meeting scheduled for the morning."

Jamie didn’t think much of it. After all, Paityn was in business, and social engagements were common. He grunted affirmatively and confirmed the time and location with her.

To Paityn's surprise, Jamie didn’t arrange the meeting at the Lockwood Corporation. However, he actually decided on a high-end private room in a club.

Paityn figured Jamie was probably planning to bring his legal team along to negotiate with her. The thought of that scene made her feel a chill, but she had come to accept it calmly.

Paityn agreed, and Jamie hung up. Perhaps he couldn’t accept his own compromise either. He still minded her involvement with Monty. He resented her lack of self-respect.

After hanging up the phone, Jamie stared at the dim sky, feeling an indescribable heaviness in his heart. He took a shower and washed his face. Then, she changed i