My Wife Wants a Divorce by Red Little Fruit

Chapter 185 Charity Auction

Sure enough, it was obvious who was at fault that night.

Julien must be held responsible somehow, and why would Sydney bear it alone?

As he thought about it, Hunter gave Julien a call.

Julien was driving Lyra back home.

When his phone rang, he answered via the Bluetooth earphone, "Yes?”

"It's me," Hunter said loudly.

Julien frowned. "What is it?"

Just as Hunter wanted to say something, he suddenly heard Lyra’s voice, "Julien, who is it?"

"Julien Flint, is Lyra next to you?" Hunter asked with a gloomy expression.

Julien gave Lura a sideways glance and muttered a yes.

"Fine. I'll talk to you later. Call me back when Lyra

isn't around."

After saying that, Hunter hung up.

Julien narrowed his eyes.

Since Hunter called so suddenly, it must be something urgent. Yet he wanted to avoid Lyra.

The thing he wanted to talk about must be related to Sydney.

"Julien, who was it?" When Lyra saw that Julien was silent, she asked once more in curiosity.

Julien blinked and said, "Hunter. He wanted to talk to me about work."

"Oh.” Lyra nodded and did not second guess him. "Oh right, Julien, are you going to the charity auction a few days later?"

"Of course. Mr. Leigh was Grandpa's best bud when he was alive. Since Grandma is still unwell and she cannot make it, I'll go in her stead," Julien said as he turned on the steering wheel.

Lyra clapped. "That's great. I'll be going with my parents too. But I don't have a suitable gown. Julien, can you accompany me to get one tomorrow?"

She looked at him expectantly.

Julien said apologetically, "Sorry, Lyra. I'm meeting an investor from overseas tomorrow, so I can't go with you. I’ll arrange two secretaries to go with you."

"It's alright.” Lyra lowered her head, notably upset. "I'll get Kate to go with me."

Very quickly, they reached the Madden Residence.

Julien remembered what Hunter said, so he rejected Mrs. Madden's offer for dinner and drove back to Flint Corporation.

Once he reached his office, he tugged on his tie, fished out his phone, and called Hunter.

Hunter was waiting for his call all along. When he saw his phone ring, he answered it right away, "Is Lyra gone?”

Julien nodded and said, "What do you want to say?"

"I want to talk to you about Sydney's pregnancy," Hunter answered.

As expected, it was about Sydney.

"What’s wrong with Sydney?" Julien asked with pursed lips, his tone of voice notably concerning.

Hunter noticed it, but he chose to keep quiet about it.

Julien had not realized his feelings for Sydney.

If Hunter pointed it out to him, then Julien might come to a realization sooner.

If that happened, then Hunter would have a harder time pursuing Sydney.

"She's fine, but she's planning to go for an abortion," Hunter said while he leaned against his bike.

Julien's expression changed instantly. "Abortion?"

"Yes."

"How did you find out about that?" Julien's hand tightened around his phone.

Hunter shrugged. "She told me herself."

She told him...

Julien's lips were pursed into a straight line, and his expression was visibly upset. He felt an inexplicable, indescribable sense of annoyance and anger.

He was the child's father, yet he had to find out about the child's pending abortion from someone else.

"Julien, are you still there?” Hunter asked when he did not get a reply from Julien.

Julien lowered his gaze, and his voice was cold." When did Sydney tell you that she was going to... abort the child?"

Julien paused when he mentioned the abortion. It was rare for him to stutter or make a pause when he talked. He felt bitterness washing over him.

Although he prepared himself long ago that Sydney might not keep the child, when he heard it, he still felt uneasy.

"Two days ago." Hunter ran his hand over his hair.

Julien's aura suddenly became oppressive. "You’re only telling me this now?"

"I forgot." Hunter shrugged. "Moreover, I thought Sydney told you. From your tone just now, I guess not."

Julien could tell that Hunter was showing off. His mood became worse.

"So, why did you decide to call me today?"

Hunter knew that Julien must be dying of jealousy and he smiled. "I called to tell you that Sydney is going for surgery two days later. Please be aware and do what you can."

When the call ended, Julien's frown was in a deep furrow.

The surgery was in two days...

Sydney did not plan to tell him about the abortion, after all.

Julien's handsome face was gloomy when he opened his WhatsApp chat log with Sydney.

In Skylight Corporation.

Sydney was still going through the documents when she felt a vibration from her phone. She pinched the bridge of her nose and glanced at it.

When she saw that she had received a message from Z -H, she straightened her back before opening it. [Z-H: Are you going for an abortion?]

Sydney pursed her lips. [How did you find out?]

[Z-H: Hunter told me.]

Sydney suddenly remembered her phone call with Hunter just moments ago, and she rolled her eyes.

Hunter had such a big mouth!

Sydney sighed and replied, [Yes, I'm going for an abortion.]

[Z-H: Why didn't you tell me?]

Sydney bit her lip. [I don’t have to, do I?]

[Z-H: But I'm the child's father.]

[So what? You'll probably agree if I told you about it, so what’s the point? Is it even important?]

Julien looked at Sydney’s reply and his expression hardened.

She was right.

Since she did not want to keep the child and wanted to go for an abortion, he would naturally agree with her. Whether she told him about it or not, was indeed unimportant, but...

Julien continued typing. [I said that I'll be responsible, whether or not you decide to keep the child.]

[No need for that. That's all. Let's not talk about this in the future.]

After she sent the message, Sydney closed the app. She did not check the following replies.

When Julien did not see a reply to his subsequent messages, he suddenly felt a heaviness in his heart.

He wanted to stand right in front of her, and tell her not to be so stubborn.

However, he could not do that, or his identity would be exposed.

"Zach,” Julien called with a deep frown.

Zach walked in. "President Flint, can I help you?” "Go to the bank and ask how much Skylight Corporation loaned."

Zach was surprised, but he did not ask further. He nodded and answered, "Yes.”

On the other side, moments after Sydney put down her phone, Sophie came back with an invitation card." President Raines, this is an invitation from the Leigh family."

"What invitation?" Sydney raised her head and took the invitation in black and gold paper.

Sophie replied, "This is the invitation to the charity auction. The Leighs are the most popular charitable organization in Port City. The money earned from this charity auction will be donated for wildlife protection." NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

"I see." Sydney nodded.

Sophie looked at her. "President Raines, are you planning to go? If you’re going, then I'll rearrange your schedule on that day.”

"Of course, I'll be going. I have to show my respect to the Leigh family somehow. If I remember correctly, everyone invited has to donate an item for auction, am I right?" Sydney asked.