Chapter 15 Menu Ryders lashes fell .
I didnt dare to admit my feelings .
This marriage didnt bind me ; it was a cage I built for her .
Autumn Sears was speechless , fleeing in panic .
Ryder showed no emotion , continuing to pack .
Soon , another knock .
He frowned .
Opening the door , he froze .
General Ryder , in a crisp uniform , stood there , his expression severe .
Two aides and several elders accompanied him .
This was unusual for the General .
A bad feeling washed over Ryder .
In the living room , the General sat on the sofa , his face grim .
Get down on your knees ! Ryder obeyed without hesitation .
Thwack ! The cane landed hard , Ryder groaning in pain .
The General threw a letter in his face .
The paper cut his skin .
Ryder ignored it , picking up the letter .
His heart pounded as he read it , his voice trembling .
Dad … Claire and I … its not what you think .
I love her … The General cut him off .
We entrusted Claire to you .
Is this how you treat her ? Ive seen your feelings for her since you were a teenager .
But what have you done ? You married her , but didnt treat her well , breaking her heart .
Is this how the Ryder family teaches sons to treat their wives ? 11.60 < Chapter 15 Menu Each sentence was punctuated by a blow from the cane .
The General , still unsatisfied , summoned the familys disciplinary rod a long , thick whip .
He narrowed his eyes .
Any objections ? Ryder remained silent , his back straight .

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No .
He deserved this .
Hed driven his wife away .
The whip whistled through the air , lashing down on Ryders back .
His groans grew deeper ; sweat beaded on his brow ; his shirt was stained with blood .
Thwack ! * On the thirtieth lash , lash , Ryder collapsed .
The folded divorce papers slid from his pocket .
His face , usually impassive even under the beating , was deathly pale .
His heart leaped ; he instinctively reached for them .
But the General was faster , grabbing the papers .
Dad , give them back .
Ryder lunged , but the aides held him down .
The General read the papers , his expression unreadable , then sighed .
Since its Claires wish , Ill grant it .
The Ryder family owes her an apology .
Ryders pupils constricted ; he realized the gravity of the situation .
The General handed the papers to an aide .
Submit it for approval .
Yes , sir .
11.20 < Chapter 15 Menu Ryder , heart pounding , struggled to his feet , shouting , Stop it ! Dont you dare ! The Generals voice was even sterner .
Now , take it ! The aide left immediately .
Ryders eyes blazed ; he threw off the aides , staggering after him , yelling , Give it back ! Injured and exhausted , he collapsed to his knees , coughing up blood .
Snow fell on his face , clinging to his eyelashes .
The cold was biting , but he felt nothing .
He struggled to his feet , screaming , Give it back ! I wont divorce her ! But the aide was gone .
He reached out , trying in vain to grasp something , his consciousness fading .
He mumbled , No divorce … I wont divorce her … Three years later .
December .
The Quantico Research Institute was warm and bright .
The atmosphere was serious yet celebratory .
Director Wiley , in a thick winter tunic , extended a hand .
Ryder Landon , thank you for the governments trust .
This collaboration will benefit our nations technological advancement .
Ryder , in his crisp uniform , replied firmly , I heard the project team is finalized ? Director Wiley received a list from his assistant and handed it 11:38 2.1 % < Chapter 15 Menu over .
Yes , heres the list of researchers .
Please review it .
Ryder scanned the list, pausing when his eyes fell on three elegant characters .
Claire Montgomery .
How long had it been since hed seen my handwriting ? His fingers traced the words .
Only now did he feel real .
Simon Jones asked Director Wiley , Director , where can we find Claire ? Simon Jones added , Ryder Landon is her … relative .
He needs to speak with her .
He couldnt call her wife ; they were divorced .
And calling her niece would only hurt Ryder .
Director Wiley was relieved , summoning a colleague friendly with Claire .
The woman scratched her head .
Claire and her … boyfriend should be in the back testing the snow vehicles .
The atmosphere chilled .
Ryders eyes narrowed .
The list fell from his hand .
He practically growled , What did you say ? < Chapter 16 Menu Chapter 16