Chapter 209
Driving home, Eleanor’s phone rang. It was Joy.
“Somehow, the news broke-now every outlet online is sharing your divorce, and there’s a ton of speculation flying around p>
Eleanor gave a calm little laugh. “It was bound to come out sooner or later p>
“At least the media hasn’t mentioned anything about the asset split. I guess they haven’t gotten hold of the details yet p>
Joy tried to reassure her. “Don’t worry, give it three days and the buzz will die down. It won’t have any real impact on your life p>
Eleanor agreed. She never expected it would.
Later, when she pulled up to the school to pick up her daughter, she noticed Xavier’s car already parked out front. As Eleanor got out, he stepped from his vehicle as well.
“Mr. Vaughn,” she greeted him with a polite nod.
He narrowed his eyes. “So, the internet says you two are already handling the paperwork p>
Eleanor nodded. “That’s right, everything’s been filed. Once the mandatory waiting period is over, it’ll be official p>
Xavier blinked. “If you need any help, you know you can ask me p>
She hesitated, then realized she actually could use some advice. “Mr. Vaughn, do you happen to know any reliable executive managers? I’ve got a few companies I need to take over, but I’ll need someone experienced to help manage them p>
He frowned slightly. “Which companies p>
Eleanor pulled out her phone and showed him the profiles of eight different businesses. After studying them, Xavier’s expression grew serious. “I do know just the person for the job p>
“That would be wonderful, thank you. I really have no clue about corporate management-I’ll need trustworthy hands p>
Xavier looked at her, curiosity piqued. “Ian split all eight companies to you p>
She nodded. “Yes p>
He considered this for a moment. “Are you free anytime soon? I’d like to introduce you to a manager I trust p>
“I’m free Friday,” Eleanor replied quickly.
After picking up her daughter, Vivian begged to come over for dinner, and Eleanor happily agreed.
“I love Ms. Sutton’s sweet and sour ribs the most!” Vivian said, eyes sparkling.
“I love them too!” Evelyn Goodwin chimed in, grinning.
Eleanor smiled. “All right, sweet and sour ribs it is for dinner tonight p>
Xavier watched the lively scene, a faint smile at the corners of his mouth.
Meanwhile, at a café across town, Serena met with Vanessa. When Vanessa learned that Eleanor had received eight companies in the divorce, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy.
Even if lan wanted to offer compensation, wasn’t this a little over the top? Eight companies worth a fortune-Vanessa could hardly believe it.
“This is ridiculous! I went to confront her today, but my brother stopped me,” Serena fumed, practically shaking with anger.
“Serena, don’t get involved. Let your brother handle it,” Vanessa cautioned, not wanting her to meddle. If lan made such a decision, he must have had his
reasons.
She just couldn’t figure out what those reasons were.
“I know lan’s a business genius, and making that kind of money is nothing for him.
But I just can’t swallow this,” Serena muttered through clenched teeth.
“At least they’re divorced,” Vanessa said, taking a careful sip of her coffee.
Serena smirked. “If my brother’s willing to divorce her, it only means one thing—
he never really loved Eleanor. For him, this is just freedom p>
They chatted a bit longer, until Serena took a call and excused herself. She had someone to meet.
She’d promised lan and Vanessa she wouldn’t make trouble for Eleanor, but that didn’t mean she’d just let her off the hook.
If Eleanor was going to be that greedy, then Serena was determined to make her pay.