Chapter 4 She's Not Smitten

• This topic momentarily stunned Halie. As she ate, she nonchalantly said, "So what if I run into him? We're divorced now!"
• Even if they met again, they'd just be strangers.
• "That's true, but are you truly not worried at all?" Danielle asked curiously.
• After pondering for a moment, Halie directed her serious gaze towards Danielle. She said, "If I claim I'm not worried, that wouldn't be entirely true, but it's been three years. Maybe he's already forgotten about me!"
• Moreover, theirs was a marriage of convenience. No emotions, no real interaction. He'd be unlikely to remember her.
• Aside from that, Austin was the kind of man who only remembered beautiful women. To him, she was probably just a nightmare from the past!
• Danielle cracked open a crab as she ate. She said, "If it were you from three years ago, I'd believe he wouldn't remember. But looking at you now ... " Danielle's eyes sparkled meaningfully as she gazed at Halie.
• "If Austin saw you now, I bet he wouldn't have divorced you back then!" Danielle said confidently.
• That made Halie chuckle. She emphasised, "But we're already divorced!"
• Some things couldn't be changed.
• Danielle became curious again. She praised, "Halie, I really admire you. For a whole year, you maintained that disguise. Not to mention, Austin was one of the top figures in Yloit, a prince charming for so many women. Despite this, you remained completely unimpressed. You even made yourself look so unattractive that he was repulsed by you!"
• "That's because I'm not a fool. I know that chasing after someone who doesn't love you is like flying into the flames, doomed to end in disaster." As she ate, Halie replied.
• She and Austin were in a marriage of convenience, with no feelings involved. Given Austin's reputation for being a playboy, she was smart enough to avoid becoming one of his many conquests. She just wanted to get through it and leave unscathed.
• Danielle nodded in agreement. Austin's reputation was well-known, and there was no doubt about it.
• Then Danielle had another thought. She asked, "Hey, what do you think Austin would do if he found out you tricked him three years ago?"
• Stunned, Halie slowly said, "He'd probably make my life miserable!"
• Danielle couldn't help but crack into laughter at Halie's expression.
• "By the way, are you not going back to the Lane Group because you're afraid Austin will find you?" Danielle asked.
• Halie shook her head and explained, "No, there are many reasons. I just don't want to go home for now."
• Danielle nodded and didn't press further.
• They talked about many things during dinner, as if there were endless topics to cover.
• After dinner, Danielle drove Halie home and then went back to her own place.
• Feeling full, Halie returned to her apartment. She took a shower, called her mentor in Ereles, and then went to bed.