Chapter 274 No Divorce The soft shuffle of footsteps echoed in the silent room .
Before Charlotte could even process what was happening , she was scooped up into strong arms and carried out of the room .
1/4 Fearing she might wake Julius , she stayed silent .
As soon as they crossed the threshold , she whispered urgently , Put me down .
But Arthur didnt .
He carried her straight into his private room , gently placing her beside the bed .
He stood in front of her , his eyes never leaving her face .

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Charlotte frowned , her patience wearing thin .
Whats going on ? She caught the unmistakable scent of alcohol on his breath and felt a surge of caution .
She didnt want to provoke him when he was drunk .
God knows what he was capable of when he was drunk .
She tried to stand to distance herself from him .
But Arthur wouldnt let her go .
His hands gripped her shoulders firmly , keeping her in place .
Sit down , he said .
Let me look at you .
Charlottes confusion only deepened .
She glanced up at him , meeting his intense gaze .
Now , there was a blaze in his eyes , an intense fervor that caused her heart to flutter wildly .
She averted her gaze swiftly , as though the very sight of him could scorch her .
Chapfer 274 No Divorce Arthur didnt release her hand ; instead , he held her gaze , drinking in every flicker of emotion that crossed her face .
2/4 After five years of marriage , he had never truly acknowledged the unique feelings he harbored for her .
He was perpetually on guard against being manipulated , yet in the end , she also fell victim to schemes , making his caution seem almost laughable .
At this very moment , their relationship hung in the balance , precariously poised on the brink of peril .
Their connection was sustained solely by his efforts and resources .
When she found out the truth about what happened five years ago , she would leave him .
There would be no stopping her .
The thought of life without her made his chest tighten , an ache settling in his heart .
He couldnt bear the thought of her walking away .
Suddenly , he leaned closer , his face inches from hers .
Charlotte instantly clamped a hand over her mouth .
Her bright eyes were wide with caution as she regarded him .
She knew , without a doubt , that his intentions were far from pure ! Thus , she remained ever vigilant , determined to thwart any success on his part .
But instead of doing what she feared , Arthur looked down at her small , delicate hand and , to her surprise , leaned down to kiss Chapfer 274 No Divorce Charlotte , tell me your conditions .
As long as we dont get a divorce , you can ask for anything .
3/4 His voice was calm , and his breath was crisp with a faint trace of alcohol , yet his deep gaze was like an infinite pool with an allure that threatened to pull her into its depths .
Charlottes eyes abruptly chilled , and with a frosty tone , she declared , Im not here to discuss .
I just want a divorce .
Arthur asked , Is there really no room for compromise ? He fixed his deep gaze upon her .
No , she said firmly .
She didnt know what game he was playing , but she was done with the fear that had ruled her life for the past five years .
She was perpetually on the receiving end of his coldness , treated like an expendable tool .
She offered her wholehearted sincerity and warmth , only to be met with resounding silence .
The thought of being used as merely a stand in for someone else was especially unbearable , sending waves of heartache she couldnt suppress .
For five long years , she had been kept in the dark , made to look and act like someone she wasnt .
She had been so elated , believing he had truly begun to care for her .
But in the end , the truth revealed her as nothing more than a laughable substitute ! Chapfer 274 No Divorce 4/4 Each time the memory surfaced of her donning clothes styled after Sarah , her makeup mirroring Sarahs , and seeing hist tender expression directed at this facsimile , she felt a suffocating discomfort ! She had assumed that with Sarahs return , Arthur would eagerly consent to the divorce .
After all , how could a mere stand in ever compare to the original ? But he hadnt .
He refused to let her go , and she didnt understand why .
She wasnt willing to be a stand in anymore .
She was done sacrificing her heart for someone who didnt value her .
Was he unhappy with her ? She took a deep breath and met his gaze head on .
Arthur , she said .
Tell me what you want from me .
What do I have to do to make you agree to a divorce ? Witnessing the icy resolve in her eyes , Arthur found the words he was about to speak lodged in his throat , unable to escape .
He had been about to tell her that he loved her , that they shouldnt get divorced , and that they could have a future together .
But she stood firm , and her demeanor was vigilant and devoid of any of the warmth she once exuded .
He felt a surge of irritation , and the complex swirl of emotions in his eyes slowly gave way to a familiar indifference .