He Wants Two Wives She Wants a Divorce novel Chapter 3

Leon sat on the couch and was dressed in the same custom-made gray suit he'd worn in the morning for the divorce proceedings.

His demeanor exuded a sense of laziness and indifference. At that moment, he was making idle conversation with Leslie and was clearly unaffected by the divorce.

When he noticed Victoria's arrival, he looked up at her.

Victoria's hands clenched at her sides as her eyes filled with unmistakable disdain and loathing.

"You're here," Leslie greeted her.

Victoria shifted her gaze and responded with a hum.

"I explained everything over the phone, and here's a breakdown of the monthly costs. Take a look.

"If everything's okay, just fill in your information and sign." Leslie handed her the itemized bill.

As Victoria took it. Her heart sank slightly at the sight of the five-figure monthly medical expenses.

If Wayne hadn't swindled away her premarital assets, she could've managed for a few more months, but now she had nothing. Given her financial situation, there was no way she could sustain such an enormous cost.

"If the expenses are too much of a burden, you can choose from one of these alternative plans." Noticing her hesitation, Leslie pulled out another document and handed it to her.

The new plans were significantly cheaper but still required over ten thousand dollars per month.

Seeing her deep in thought, Leslie instinctively glanced at Leon, who gave him a look.

Leslie immediately understood and got up with his phone in hand. "Take your time to review these plans. I'll check on the patients. If none of these options work, we can discuss it again when I'm back."

Victoria was focused on the treatment plans. "Alright."

Leslie soon left and made sure to close the door behind him, leaving only Victoria and Leon in the room. The room was filled with intense pin-drop silence.

"No matter how long you stare at those papers, you simply don't have the financial ability to afford your mother's expensive medical costs," Leon finally said. His voice was casual and utterly indifferent.

Victoria's anger flared, and her gaze filled with fury.

"Not to mention, you need to rent a place and raise Edwin," Leon added.

Victoria glared at him. "What exactly are you trying to imply?"

"I consider the divorce as just you throwing a tantrum." Leon got up and stepped toward her. "As long as you never bring it up again, I'll continue covering your mother's medical expenses, and you'll still be my wife."

"What about Eva?" Victoria questioned in return.

"You two won't interfere with each other. If you don't like seeing her, I can make sure she says out of your sight."

Victoria let out a mocking laugh. "Well, should I thank you for your thoughtfulness?"

"You should know which choice benefits you the most. You've lived a wealthy life long enough to understand it'll be tough to adapt to a frugal life," Leon responded and was unbothered by her sarcasm. His tone was calm as if he were negotiating a business deal.

Of course, Victoria understood. She'd never experienced hardship in her life.

She'd never had to worry about money before the Smith family's downfall. And even after everything happened, she hadn't had time to feel the financial strain because Leon married her.

He'd given her unlimited access to his cards, so she had never had to concern herself with money.

By all accounts, she should be satisfied. Even if Eva and Leon were a couple, Leon would never mistreat her. He'd still give her everything she needed and treat her with the same meticulous care as before.

But life wasn't just about money. Dignity and self-respect mattered too.