19.6 % Chapter 31 Chapter 31 ROGERIO The sun had just begun to set when I arrived at the penthouse .
The movers had completed their task of hauling the properties I had brought from the estate .
Once they finished , they dispersed as swiftly as they had gathered , leaving me with the staff members who had packed up their things and moved with me .
I studied them for a few minutes , waiting to see if anyone would speak up , but none did .
It dawned on me then that my decision to divorce Charlotte had brought about unforeseen consequences .
First on that list was her refusal to sign the papers .
She claimed to love me , but I doubted it .
Our relationship was built on different terms love was never one of them .
We both knew it , so I couldnt fathom her delusion .
It was pointless , considering we both acknowledged that our union wasnt working .
I attempted to push the encounter out of my mind and focus on what I could currently control , but the expressions on the faces around me made it futile .
I stood in the corner of the room , observing as everyone worked with the interior designer to arrange things .
The tension in the room was palpable ; their expressions ranged from confusion to curiosity and occasionally a blend of awe and disgust .
I understood it and didnt care what they thought .
None of them dared to ask the questions swirling in their minds , and that was sufficient for me .
Leaving Charlotte had become necessary ; she hadnt committed any seemingly unforgivable act , but her purpose here was fulfilled .
We had met during one of the roughest times of my life .
I had been spending my nights drinking and resenting the world around me .
She provided solace during that period , and knowing her , she offered a solution to my immediate problem , so I seized it .
A few hours later , the workers filed out of the apartment , leaving me with the staff who had followed me .
I scanned the small crowd and noted that a handful of them remained .
Their presence would simplify my life , and I was grateful for it , but I also desired a different dynamic .
Thus , I instructed the agent to provide them with apartments in the building .
The divorce meant that the estate now belonged to Charlotte , so being here implied that I was starting from scratch .
I intended to do it on my terms ; they could have access to the penthouse for their duties , but I wanted some peace afterward .
They willingly accepted the offer and departed as swiftly as they had arrived .
I settled in and pulled out my laptop to finish the work I had brought with me .
Tomorrow , I would go to the company and meet with my lawyer to ensure the divorce was airtight and Charlotte had no means to object .
Once done , I stood up from my seat , glanced at the sheets , and headed toward the bathroom .
I had crossed a few things off my list today , with one more task to complete before considering it a fairly good day .
Stepping into the bathroom , I flicked on the light switch , turned on the tap , and washed my hands thoroughly .
The cold water brought a sense of calm , and I sighed as a wave of emotions washed over me .
My thoughts drifted to Charlotte once more .
Charlotte Edwards , I muttered , grimacing as the sound of my voice echoed in the room .
The memory of our first encounter flashed through my mind , and I began to pace .
I needed to find a way to push these thoughts aside , but for the first time in hours , I succumbed to them .
We hadnt always been the couple who couldnt stand each other .
At some point , we were friends , or , as Mother liked to say , acquaintances who could tolerate each others presence .
Charlotte and I had spent two years living together as a couple , and frankly , I grew bored of it .
Several reasons contributed to my waning interest , and the desire to separate from her intensified each day until I acted upon it .
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Ced 19.9 % Chapter 31 Soon , it became clear to me that I had little use for her , our agreement had originated from necesity and had run its course .
1 stopped walking and gazed out of the bathroom window , observing the citys skyline .
The beautiful soenery contrasted with the vibrant city buzzing below .
My family owned numerous buildings in the city , and this was my favorite because it offered a perfect environment for quiet while still being within Milan .
I shoved my hands into my pockets and groaned in frustration as an old memory surfaced an incident that acted as one of the catalysts for this entire situation : Elena La Guerta .
The wind carried the sound of her laughter into the room .
I recalled our inside jokes , the late night conversations , and the plans we had made before she disappeared witho a trace .
Being with Charlotte paled in comparison .
I had met Ms.

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Edwards at the bar the evening I visited Elenas apartment and found it empty .
My thoughts were interrupted by the voices of drunken men walking toward the building .
I watched as they attempted to persuade the guards to grant them access , to no avail The commotion reminded me of my state during that time .
Elena hadnt left a note or given any indication of her departure from Milan , making that week undoubtedly one of the toughest I had ever experienced .
Hiring private investigators to locate her proved futile ; no amount of money made any difference .
It left me feeling as though my world had come crashing down .
Despite growing up with a shield around me due to my familys status , nothing prepared me for her disappearance .
It was a blow from which I never fully recovered .
Yet now , I had the opportunity to make things right .
Elena La Guerta was the daughter of Don Huilo La Guerta .
We had grown up in the same circles but had never really conversed until our parents forced us on a date .
I anticipated that our parents would eventually arrange a marriage for political purposes , but I expected to have some say in the matter .
That wasnt the case , and we both resented the idea of an arranged marriage .
By the end of the dinner , we were eager to see each other again and arranged a private date in this apartment .
Our relationship flourished after that encounter , and we began planning for marriage .
However , her sudden departure left me heartbroken and scrambling to find a solution .
Her disappearance also jeopardized my inheritance , as marriage was a condition for gaining access to the Thuthai heritage .
My grandfather insisted that it would demonstrate a level of responsibility convincing enough for the board to hand things over to me .
With Elena gone , I risked losing everything to a distant cousin , Alfonso Matterier .
Introducing Charlotte as a replacement suited me .
My family didnt object , and we proceeded with the plan until I learned of Elenas return to Milan .
This presented me with the opportunity to finally be with someone I truly adored .
I was ready to put everything behind me and rekindle our relationship .
However , I couldnt achieve that while married to Charlotte .
She had to go .