That’s simply a matter of investing, not operating.


    Regardless, the funds are secured, so feel free to do as you please. I have numerous matters to attend to here. If you’re short on cash, just let me know, but please, don’t bother me if everything’s fine.


    This situation is what makes Holly Chen feel the most frustrated and desperate.


    However, when she heard Asher mention that Li Yalin had been missing for several days due to some unforeseen circumstances, she couldn’t hold back her tears of anger. She turned to Asher and eximed, “Asher, I need to share something with you.


    If I hadn’t invested my emotions, if I didn’t have some feelings for that old fool Li Yalin, I would have already filed for divorce based on de facto separation! It’s quite simple to get a divorce in the U.S. We’ve essentially been separated for years now. Ending it in any state is a breeze!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As she spoke, she pulled out a handkerchief, blew her nose, and dered with determination, “Forget it, I won’t put myself through this any longer. As long as I confirm he’s still alive, I’m ending this marriage!


    I’ll head back to Houston immediately. I’ll file for divorce with the court, go through the simplified process, and aim to resolve everything within a week! Just write those three words upside down, and don’t think about me, Holly Chen!”


    As she stepped into the elevator, Asher smiled and tried to reason with her: “Sister-inw, Ipletely understand your feelings, but please, don’t act impulsively. Perhaps Lao Li has his own reasons for what he’s done. You are important to him.


    I know, you’re focused on two main things: work and family. But for a long time, he’s been overly concentrated on work. After all, he has a lot of responsibilities, and sometimes he gets too caught up in it, making it hard for him to step back. You need to be more understanding, sister-inw.”<fnbcde> Original content can be found at find~novel</fnbcde>


    “Do you really understand?” Holly Chen cried out, “How can I possibly understand him like this?”


    “You mentioned earlier that he has two priorities. Let me correct you; he has only one—whether to solve the case or solve the case!”


    “He spends more time around criminals than he does with me!”


    “He has invested more into his apprentices than he has into his own daughter!”


    “You say I should understand him. I’ve tried to do just that for years. It’s been many years of trying to understand, and now, I can barely manage it…”


    “But this time, he’s gone too far! Hepletely ignored his daughter’s pregnancy! It’s one thing to overlook it, but he’s also out there ying games—what kind of father does that?”


    Just as she was speaking, the elevator doors opened.


    Holly Chen wasn’t finished; she continued through her choked sobs: “He’s a father, yet he acts as if my daughter’s inws care more than he does. They heard their daughter-inw was expecting and flew all the way from China to see her. What kind of human being does this?”


    As soon as she finished speaking, her daughter beside her suddenly shouted, “Dad!”


    Holly Chen looked up in surprise, only to see Li Yalin standing at the elevator entrance.


    In that moment, Li Yalin appeared embarrassed and said with red eyes, “Holly, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to worry you…”


    Holly Chen was momentarily stunned but quickly regained herposure. She marched out of the elevator and pped Li Yalin, shouting hysterically, “Li Yalin, you’re a scoundrel!”


    Li Yalin, stung by the p, bore the bright red imprint of her hand on his face, feeling even more ashamed.


    He quickly responded, “I’m sorry, Holly… I didn’t…”


    Holly Chen cut him off, her voice rising in anger: “Don’t feed me those empty words, Li Yalin! Open your eyes and look at me; I’m highly educated, yet you’re turning me into a shrew! I’ve put up with you for too long, and I can’t take it anymore. If you’re fine now, let’s stop dragging this out. You and I will head to Houston and finalize the divorce. After you’re gone, do whatever you want—how long it takes for you to disappear doesn’t concern me anymore. I, Holly Chen, am done!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>