Divorce Clock Ticking (Kenneth and Angela)

Owen frowned, "No. I'll hit up some foreign experts to swing by and check you out."

"No need. If it comes to it, I'll go and meet them myself."

Catching Kenneth's icy look, Owen sighed. "Alright."

Upton, giving Owen's shoulder a pat, glanced at Kenneth. "Hey, whenever you need a hand, just tell us."

"Okay."

"Oh, by the way, there's another reason we dropped by."

Kenneth raised an eyebrow. "What's up?"

"Henry's nearby, lingering around the villa. You know, after the whole resort fiasco, he's feeling sheepish about facing you. Chickened out of coming in."

At this, Kenneth's expression turned cold, and he said sharply, "Just tell him to leave. I won't talk to him until he splits with Debra."

"Kenneth, we've been buds forever. Why sour things over a woman? Henry's just love drunk right now. Once he snaps out of it, he'll ditch Debra," Upton said. Owen quickly jumped in, saying, "Yeah, I bet the Hastings family won't let him marry Debra. Don't let her mess with our friendship."

Kenneth's eyes shot daggers, a full-on intimidating vibe around him.

"No need for more talk. I won't see him," he said.

Failing to sway Kenneth, the two then left.

Outside, Henry, catching their serious faces, figured Kenneth wasn't in a forgiving mood.

He flashed a strained smile, trying to console them. "Kenneth's still ticked, and he has not exactly recovered after the accident. I get it. I'll swing by when he's chill." Owen nodded. "Cool, you head back. Upton and I have a meeting. We'll try chatting with Kenneth another day."

"Sure thing."

After Henry split, Owen's mood totally tanked, and he ruffled his hair in frustration.

"Upton, you know Kenneth. If he says no to Henry, it's final. Given Henry's current state, breaking up with Debra isn't on the horizon."

Upton stayed hushed for a bit and mumbled, "The deal's with Angela. If she cuts Henry some slack, Kenneth's stance will shift for sure."

Owen's eyes flickered in surprise, and he scrunched his brow. "Really? I think it's smarter to ask Jennifer for help. Everyone knows Kenneth's got a soft spot for her." Upton's gaze flickered, his voice low. "If Kenneth's all in for Jennifer, why's Angela playing nurse, not Jennifer?"

After a bit of silence, Owen had to admit Upton had a point.

"If Kenneth's into Angela, we better not mess with her down the road."

Upton felt a bitter taste. Whether Angela and Kenneth had a future, Upton had no shot with her.

He shut his eyes and nodded. "Fine, tell Henry to smooth things over with Angela. Bring Debra with him, by the way."

"Got it."

Owen missed Upton's off vibes. "Let's roll. After the meeting, we'll head home and catch some Zs!"

After Owen and Upton left, Kenneth headed back to the bedroom.

Angela was engrossed in a book, and she glanced up when she heard the sound.

"Mr. Parker and Mr. Cooper left?"

"Yeah."

Angela rose, her expression cool. "I'll clean up the living room."

As she passed Kenneth, he suddenly grasped her hand.

"Henry was here today," he said.

Angela frowned. 'It's none of my business. It's not like he was dropping by for her,' she thought.

"Let me go."

But Kenneth held firm. His intense eyes locked onto hers as he spoke deliberately. "He swung by to apologize for the resort mess, but I didn't give him the time of day." Impatience crept into Angela's voice. "Whether you meet him or not is none of my concern. Release me."

"Sorry for wrongly accusing you back then," he said.

Observing Kenneth's solemn expression, Angela couldn't help but find it amusing. It seemed like ever since she brought up the divorce, he couldn't stop apologizing.

'Is it difficult for him to do things good for me?' she wondered.

"Kenneth, I've mentioned I'm over that. No need for your apologies."

Kenneth's anger surged at her composed demeanor.

"Do you genuinely not care about that or just not care about me?" he asked.

Angela shook off his hand, giving him a cold look. "Does it really matter? You're the one who warned me not to have illusions about you. I've heeded that. What else are you dissatisfied with?" Kenneth clenched his fists, his face growing dark and scary.

"Enough with these misleading words. I'm not up for playing these flirting games with you."

With that, Angela turned and left.

Back in the living room, she sank into the sofa, feeling annoyed. 'Seems like I have to find a way to mend his leg sooner. Otherwise, who knows when I could finalize the divorce?' she thought. Early the next morning, as Angela arrived at the Empyria Group, she stumbled upon Henry and Debra waiting at the entrance.

This time, their demeanor lacked the arrogance they had at the resort. Guilt painted their faces.

However, the authenticity of that guilt remained uncertain.

"Hi, Ms. Lewis. Debra and I swung by today to say sorry for the resort mess. I was clueless about the truth and wrongly pointed fingers at you. My bad."

Henry's words were followed by Debra, looking remorseful. "I shouldn't have schemed against you back then and spread false rumors. I'm sorry. Hope you can forgive me."

Angela eyed them coldly, her expression unchanged. "No need to apologize because I won't forgive you."

Debra hadn't expected Angela to hold onto it even after she lowered herself like this.

'Just as Jennifer has said, Angela is petty and malicious,' she thought.

"I know I messed up, Ms. Lewis. As long as you forgive me, I'm up for anything," she added.

Witnessing Debra's sincerity, Angela raised an eyebrow, offering a half-smile.

"Are you really up for anything?"

Debra's heart skipped a beat, sensing Angela was laying a trap.

But since she had blurted it out, she could only nod.

After all, Henry had made it clear that if she didn't sincerely apologize, he wouldn't be with her anymore.

She had fought hard to snatch Henry from Brenda. So in her heart, breaking up was out of the question.

Angela's smile deepened. "Alright, then break up with Henry."

As she spoke, the expressions on their faces changed.

Henry's gaze turned colder. "Angela, I get you don't like Debra because of the Brenda thing, but I can't split up with Debra. Give me another condition."

Angela's icy smile intensified as she glared at the two. "Clearly, you came to apologize, and I suggested a condition for my forgiveness. Yet, you're cherry-picking. Seems like you're not that sincere. If that's the case, spare me the act. It's sickening."

She turned away, leaving Debra unable to contain herself. "Angela, not only am I not breaking up with Henry, but we're also getting hitched! Tell Brenda I won't hand Henry back to her."

Angela turned back, coldly smiling at the two. "You're overthinking. Brenda never had plans to snatch Henry away. I just can't stand your smug mistress act."

Debra gritted her teeth. "Have you ever heard the saying? The one unloved in a relationship is the third party. Brenda and you are just losers compared to me and Jennie!"

"Debra!"