Chapter 58

Claudia spoke with an air of frustration, as if the world should revolve around her and Helena. She believed Helena's affection for Julian prevented him from upsetting her, even to protect Rosalie. It never occurred to Claudia that, even if Julian divorced Rosalie, Helena should remain uninvolved.

Edward nodded in agreement, his displeasure evident. “I don’t know what he’s thinking. To protect Rosalie, he actually warned me.” Edward's thoughts simmered with resentment. He pondered, “No matter what, I’m Julian’s father-in-law, his elder. How dare he show me no respect?”

Rosalie, leaving Graham Villa, had no idea what the ridiculous couple was plotting. She had barely driven a short distance when her phone rang, resting innocently on the passenger seat. Without checking the caller ID, she answered, “Hello!”

A female voice greeted her, “Rosalie, I heard from Sean that you’re divorcing that jerk Julian. Is that true?”

At the sound of the voice, Rosalie chuckled. The only person with the audacity to call Julian a “jerk” was his older sister, Anya Galloway. Anya was the only member of the Galloway family, besides the late Issac, who had ever treated Rosalie like family.

“Yeah, I’m getting a divorce,” Rosalie replied without hesitation.

Anya’s voice crackled with barely contained excitement. “Well, what are you waiting for? Get over here and let’s celebrate.”

Rosalie laughed, “Sure, I’ll be right there. Wait for me.”

After hanging up, Rosalie followed Anya’s directions, driving to Anya’s Lounge. As the name suggested, Anya’s Lounge was more than just a place—it was a club and haven, owned by Anya. It had been a wedding anniversary gift from her husband, Kaleb Perry.