I'm the Obsession of My Cold-Hearted Ex novel Chapter 163

Chapter 163 The Art of Subtle Rejection/

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If it were genuinely about charity, a true act of kindness, then it wouldn’t be so bad. But Easton’s intentions were never purely altruistic; his actions always carried an element of humiliation for her.

Ellis massaged her temples in irritation. Use your phone to call Easton; I want to speak with him directly

Taylor complied without a word.

Taking Taylor’s phone, Ellis glanced at the screen to make sure Easton had picked up. Not waiting for him to speak, she snapped, “How many times do I have to say it? If you’re sick, go get treated! Don’t flaunt your wealth at me, boasting that you can just hand out a huge flat to someone. I’m not interested; tell your assistant to stop bothering me!”

After speaking her piece, she handed the phone back to Taylor and strode away, hailing a cab without looking back.

Taylor stood there, phone in hand, stunned. Ellis had just chewed out Mr. Easton!

Easton hadn’t hung up yet. Carefully, she spoke into the phone, “Mr. Easton, I went to Ms. Harper’s workplace to find her, but she still refused:

“Not interested” Ellis had enunciated each word clearly and deliberately, making it impossible for Easton to mishear.

His mind replayed her words over and over, unable to pinpoint exactly how he felt, only aware of a deep irritation with no

outlet.

He had thought he was doing a favor for his ex–wife, whose living conditions were neither safe nor decent, by offering her a house. She wasn’t grateful, had refused his offer, and even used his assistant’s phone to berate him!

Why wouldn’t she accept it? Isn’t living in a large flat more comfortable than in a cramped house? Didn’t she realize that besides comfort, the flat was also a valuable asset?

Overwhelmed by his mood, Easton hung up without a word.

If Ellis wasn’t interested, then so be it; he was done offering. If she wanted to continue living in subpar conditions, then let her have her way!

The reality of Easton and Ellis’s divorce had sunk in for Sophia within a few days.

Well, the children’s happiness is their own. She realized too much meddling in her children’s lives could lead to their disdain. Her son had resented her for forcing him into a loveless marriage, and she decided not to be that kind of parent anymore.

Not meddling didn’t mean cutting off all contact with Ellis. She planned to invite Ellis over for a meal and a chat. They might no longer be in–laws, but Ellis was still a beloved younger person to her.

When Sophia called with the invitation, Ellis declined without hesitation, “Madam Sophia, I’m sorry, but I’m swamped with work right now. When things slow down, I’ll come visit you.”

But she couldn’t be oblivious to reality. Now that she was no longer Easton’s wife, maintaining a relationship like the one they had before was unlikely, especially not at Sophia’s place, where running into Easton could be unbearable.

With a single “Madam Sophia, Sophia felt a mix of emotions. “Alright then… you…”