The day dragged on endlessly, as though time had slowed to a fraction of its normal pace.
As the first rays of morning sunlight spilled into the warehouse, someone pushed open the heavy iron door, followed by the sound of footsteps outside.
Qiao Hua slowly opened her eyes and saw Jiang Nan walk in.
She looked as though she hadn't slept all night, yet excitement gleamed in her eyes, and even her steps were noticeably lighter.
Jiang Nan soon reached her. Studying Qiao Hua's face, she sneered, "Looks like you didn't sleep well yesterday. What, are you that scared Wenze will divorce you?"
I haven't eaten for a whole day. How could I possibly sleep well? Qiao Hua thought.
Jiang Nan's sharp nails brushed across Qiao Hua's smooth, pale cheek. "Of course you are. After all, Wenze gave you everything you have now. Without your title as the mistress of the Gu family, you'll be nothing."
The thought that she would soon become Mrs. Gu made Jiang Nan's blood seem to boil with excitement.
The smug smile in her eyes deepened. "I'll be seeing your divorce certificates soon. You must be looking forward to it too."
Qiao Hua's lips twitched.
Of course she was looking forward to it.
After all, she had been waiting for this day for a long time.
At the appointed time, Jiang Nan called Gu Wenze and got straight to the point. "Where are the divorce certificates?"
Gu Wenze seemed to have been waiting for Jiang Nan's call. He answered on the first ring.
He didn't answer her question. His voice was rough as gravel. "Let me hear Qiao Hua's voice first."
When Jiang Nan remained silent, Gu Wenze struggled to stay calm, but his fingertips turned white from how tightly he gripped the phone. "I