Can't Let Go of This Love

Chapter 7 Ask Your Husband For Money

In another month, it would be the anniversary celebration of GioJewelry Magazine. They planned to leverage this opportunity to hold a press conference, officially announcing the launch of their jewelry brand to all media.

To ensure the success of this press conference, Briana didn't dare to slack off. Besides staying at home to draw sketches every day, she also had to choose the materials for the jewelry.

She was so busy with her preparations that she completely forgot about the divorce she had planned with Scott. She also had no idea when he returned from his business trip.

Probably because of Briana's ignorance, Scott never contacted her again.

One day, just as Briana put down her pen, ready to take a short break, her phone on the table buzzed.

She turned to look at it and saw the devil's name on the screen.

It was her father, Jarvin.

Briana frowned and waited until the phone buzzed again before answering.

"Hey, Briana, I have been tight on cash lately. Can you lend me 200 grand?" Jarvin's voice came from the other end.

"I have no money," said Briana.

"Then go ask your husband! He's filthy rich. I'm sure that's just spare change for him." Jarvin insisted.

"What do you think he is? A wishing well? His money has nothing to do with me. Also, I've divorced him, so I have no reason to ask him for money," Briana said coldly.

"What!" Jarvin shouted on the other end of the phone. "How could you divorce him? Did you have my permission? Even in a divorce, he should give you half of his assets. How could you have no money? Give me two million immediately, or you'll regret it!"

Briana hung up the phone without hesitation.

Not long after, Caleb called her. "Did Jarvin ask you for money? No matter what he says, don't give him any. He recently went gambling and owed over a hundred thousand. Now, he's keeping his creditors at bay."

Briana said, "I know. I didn't give him anything."

When she paid Jarvin's million-dollar debt last time, she had said that if he went gambling again, she would never see him again and watch him die if that ever happened.

But a gambler was forever a gambler. Over the years, Jarvin had found various excuses to ask her for money, claiming he broke a leg and needed surgery or that Caleb got into a fight and needed compensation.

Jarvin knew Briana would never ignore her little brother, even if she didn't care about her dad at all.

At first, both Briana and Caleb had been fooled by him twice, but later on, they no longer fell for his tricks.

After a brief silence, Briana continued, "Caleb, do you want to go abroad? I still have some money, which should be enough to let you study abroad. Plus, you can get a scholarship..."

She wanted to send Caleb away, far away from Jarvin's trouble and nonsense.

Caleb interrupted her, "No need, I'll stay in the country, not going anywhere."

Briana sighed silently, knowing this was his final decision. "As you wish, then. If you need money, let me know."

"No need, you can keep them. I'll earn some myself if I need any," Caleb replied. "Is Scott treating you well lately?"

When Scott was mentioned, Briana felt a bit awkward. She smiled before responding, "Yeah, well enough, but I'm going to divorce him."

Caleb paused as if not surprised to hear that at all. He said, "That's fine. I'll be your support in the future."

Briana chuckled. "Come on, I have a career. It's not like I have to stay home for the rest of my life. Just focus on your studies."

After hanging up the phone, Briana left the bedroom and found Kaylee curled up on the sofa, looking pale and weak.

She asked, "Kaylee, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Kaylee shook her head, her voice weak. "My Aunt Flo is here. Don't worry. I'll be fine in a while."

Despite Kaylees's words, Briana went out for painkillers.

Downstairs, Briana went to the pharmacy to buy what she needed and then headed to the nearby supermarket.

As she looked at the rows of sanitary pads in front of her, she suddenly realized that she hadn't had her period for almost two months.

Since the miscarriage three years ago, her menstrual cycle had been irregular, sometimes taking two or three months to arrive.

Thus, Briana believed it should be coming soon, so she grabbed a few extra packs in case of Aunt Flo's sudden visit.

After paying the bill, just as Briana was about to leave, a woman walked into the store and bumped into her. Briana's shopping bag fell to the ground, but the woman did not seem to care. She only patted her clothes, expressing disdain. "Are you blind?"

Briana looked up at her and recognized her as Scott's cousin, Lauren Fisher.

"After all this time, haven't you learned how to walk?" Briana retorted.