The man’s words were flat, yet his dark eyes sparkled with expectation.
Raina saw it, but it felt like she was burnt, unable to face the man’s expectations.
She looked away, her tone cold: "President Hawthorne, please hurry up and don’t waste everyone’s time."
Elias Hawthorne’s aura grew colder, like a bitter winter wind swirling fiercely.
The living room fell silent; everyone instinctively held their breath. The usually timid Felix Hawthorne couldn’t help but cling tightly to his own mother.
"So scary, my elder brother is truly terrifying. When he gets angry, he’s like the Demon King climbing up from hell, making people’s hearts tremble."
But, come to think of it, his mother is really a warrior. Where did she get the courage to steal his aunt’s thunder? Could it be she took advantage while his elder brother was still young?
Felix felt he had uncovered the truth.
Speaking of which, his mother was indeed lucky. As for him, he’d better stay low-key in the future, occasionally flirting with some girls, romancing a young model was enough.
Susan Kensington saw her son obediently nestled in her embrace, her heart filled with love. She cherished this son, who carried all her hopes, dearly.
Of course, this was before hearing his innermost thoughts; otherwise, she might not have been able to resist performing her own live demise.
The only one unaffected was Raina North, who quietly watched Elias Hawthorne: "Elias Hawthorne, please don’t delay me taking my child home."
Elias Hawthorne just stared at Raina North, and after a while, suddenly laughed, gritting his teeth: "Raina North, you’re something else, good for you!"
He picked up a pen, scribbling his signature, tossing it onto the table.
The others, seeing Elias Hawthorne finally sign, breathed a sigh of relief, smiling one after another.
Only if Elias Hawthorne divorced would those coveting the position of the Hawthorne Family matriarch have a chance.
Rhoda Kensington also smiled slightly, it succeeded, Rhoda’s opportunity came, and hers did too.
Claire North also felt relieved as her gaze swept across everyone’s faces, seeing them rejoicing, she felt a bit uncomfortable but quickly got excited again, she didn’t care about any candidate.
As long as Baby Hawthorne was there, she already had an advantage over everyone.
No matter what kind of refined young lady it was, she wasn’t afraid, the position of Hawthorne Family matriarch was hers for sure.
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Vincent Hawthorne’s mood improved too, saying to the staff at the civil affairs office: "They’ve already signed, hurry up and process their divorce."
Others were also watching closely, eager to witness President Hawthorne’s true liberation.
The staff felt tremendous pressure but persisted, shaking his head: "Sorry, the divorce can’t be processed right now."
Everyone was shocked, asking in unison: "Why?"
The staff felt like he was about to be torn apart, trembling with fear, stammering: "According to the new regulations at the beginning of this year, there’s a one-month divorce cooling-off period for couples."
"What? Divorce cooling-off period?"
"Yes... yes..." The staff summoned his courage and quickly explained the divorce cooling-off period regulations.
Claire North couldn’t help but ask: "So during this one month, if Raina North regrets it and withdraws the divorce application, the newly signed divorce agreement becomes invalid?"
"That’s correct; it can be understood like that."
"Then if Raina North disagrees, Elias won’t be able to get divorced?" Realizing this, Claire North’s face contorted completely.