Time's Up, but Ex-husband Wants Her Back novel Chapter 1

"Jasmine, haven't you delivered the documents yet?"

The man's voice on the phone sharpened with growing irritation.

"Almost there, almost."

Jasmine was still a little over a mile from the Ford Group building, but roadwork up ahead had brought traffic to a complete standstill.

She stared at the downpour. Finally, she braced herself, paid the fare, and plunged into the rain. Then, she shrugged off her coat, bundled it around the folder, and ran.

The rain pelted her, soaking through her thin layers. But she didn't care about appearances anymore. She just wanted to reach the Ford Group building, fast.

Jasmine finally reached the building, only for the security guard to bar her path. She was soaked and would track water everywhere.

Stranded at the entrance, she pleaded with the receptionist to take the documents upstairs.

Then, she messaged Calvin Ford and his assistant, Vanessa Graham, on WhatsApp to let them know that the documents had been delivered. But no one replied.

One of the receptionists, noticing Jasmine's plain attire, mistook her for a courier. With a sympathetic sigh, the woman handed her a glass of water.

Jasmine thanked her, drank it, and turned to leave the Ford Group building.

Just then, the elevator doors in the center of the lobby slid open, and a tall figure emerged. It was Calvin, the CEO of Ford Group, and her husband.

Jasmine instinctively shrank back when she saw him stride toward the entrance.

"Mr. Ford, Ms. Zeller's car broke down on the road. We've already sent a driver, so there's no need to worry."

Calvin looked at his phone, frowning. "I can't reach Olivia's phone. Get her assistant on the line."

"Got it."

Jasmine stood in the corner, her expression icing over when she heard Olivia Zeller's name.

So Olivia was back in the country.

Her gaze flicked to Calvin as he hurried into the car, and a mocking smile curled her lips.

Just moments ago, he'd been frantic, demanding that she deliver those documents for his urgent meeting as if the sky were collapsing. And now? He'd dropped everything without hesitation, racing to his first love instead.

Meanwhile, she stood there like a fool, soaked and disheveled, invisible to him.

Jasmine wiped the rain from her face and felt the sting of her own patheticness sharp in her chest.

…

Back at the Ford residence, Jasmine peeled off her soaked clothes, downed a glass of water, and called Calvin's mother, Amelia Watson.

"Amelia."

Amelia's voice softened with concern. "What's wrong, Jas? You don't sound well. Are you sick?"

"No." Jasmine tightened her grip on the phone, drew a deep breath, and forced out the words she'd been holding in. "I want a divorce from Calvin."

Silence stretched on the other end of the line.

Jasmine forced the words out in a rush. "The agreement I signed with you was for three years. The time is up now. And Olivia is back."

Amelia let out a sigh. "Alright, Jas. I understand. I'll have the lawyers draw up the divorce agreement. And as we agreed, the villa in Jesceria will be your compensation. I'll make sure the transfer goes through quickly."

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