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Katniss winked at Grant.

Grant stepped forward and handed Oliver the disassociation agreement. "Katniss won't take a penny from the Manners family. This is the agreement. Once you sign it, it will be effective."

Simon snatched it and look it up then handed it to Oliver.

Frowning, he felt a vague recognition of Grant, as though he had seen him somewhere before.

Oliver's face darkened as he read through the pages. By the end, his expression was so grim it could drip water, especially when he saw the clause stating: "Oliver and Elodie, in life and death, have nothing to do with Katniss. Katniss has no obligation to support them."

Elodie, who had been reading as well, turned livid with anger. "Katniss, are you cursing us? We will never fall so low as to need your concern!"

Katniss sneered, "Then sign it!"

Oliver stared at Katniss and suddenly said, "Although our familial bond has been parted, I still want to give you one last piece of advice. Since you're married now, no matter the reason, live your life well and don't entangle yourself with Maximilian again."

"There's news that Maximilian is already married, and his spouse is a student of Brent. Although her identity is unknown, anyone who can marry Maximilian and is a student of Brent must be a high-society lady. If people find out you've been entangled with Maximilian, it won't sound good." he added, his voice thick.

Katniss's eyes gradually cleared as she quietly looked at the self-righteous Oliver.

If they had cared about her even a little, they would know that she was Brent's student.

Katniss smiled brightly, "You don't need to worry about my affairs."

After Oliver's words, Simon finally remembered that this lawyer was Grant, the one who had sent him into jail.

Maximilian's man!

So, Katniss was married but still shamelessly messing around with Maximilian! How shameless!

"Dad, stop wasting words with her. Sign it. Having any relationship with someone like her is unfortunate," Simon urged.

Oliver, looking displeased, said no more and signed the document with a flourish. Elodie also followed procedure, clearly writing her name below Oliver's.

Katniss silently watched their expressions, just as she had expected, eager to be done with it.

She lightly pressed her lips together, split the agreement into two copies, and felt an extraordinary sense of relief.

Her long-held wish to break free from the Manners family was finally realized at this moment.

With a burning gaze, Katniss said, "Oliver, Elodie, farewell!"

Both of them were stunned by the defiant greeting, and their faces turned even uglier. Simon was about to curse.

Suddenly, Katniss thought of something, took a step back, and with a smile, looked at Elodie. "Elodie, I wish you and your husband eternal love and harmony, without any mistresses!"

Katniss deliberately emphasized "mistresses," then meaningfully glanced at Oliver.

Oliver's breath hitched, and he was about to scold Katniss, but he subconsciously felt guilty..

Elodie glared at Katniss in anger but didn't think much of it, assuming Katniss was just trying to disgust her.

After going downstairs, Katniss asked Grant for the other copy of the "adoption agreement."

"Grant, you won't be needed after this. As long as Wesley signs it, it's done."

He was Maximilian's lawyer, handling all issues for the Hamilton and Boleyn families, so he must be very busy.

"Understood, Madam," Grant corrected his address.

Grant glanced thoughtfully at Katniss and the Manners family in the distance. Things were getting interesting.

Katniss, married to Maximilian, the head of the Hamilton and Boleyn families, was someone others would rush to ingratiate with, yet the Manners family discarded her like trash.

Instead, they favored Clara, who might never marry into the Boleyn family. What fools.

After watching Grant leave in another car, Katniss walked towards Maximilian's car.

At that moment, she heard Oliver's slightly urgent voice behind her, "Katniss."

She gave a smile of triumph, "Anything else, Mr. Manners?"

Oliver glanced sideways at Conrad, straightened his suit, and asked seriously, "What did you mean by what you said?"

"What are you talking about, Mr. Manners? I don't understand."

Katniss blinked her big eyes, looking innocent and pure. "Can you explain in detail?"noveldrama

Oliver stared at her for a while, seeing nothing, and was about to think he was overthinking it.

Katniss playfully added, "The weather is getting cold. Take care of your health, don't overwork yourself. At your age, you need more rest at night."

Oliver's back tingled, and he suddenly understood.

Only he and Laura knew about this.

Laura and Katniss were at the same school, she must have heard it from Laura!

Seeing him struggle to control his emotions, Katniss smiled gleefully and left with Conrad.

Katniss getting into the car was witnessed by Elodie and Simon, who had just come down.

Simon snorted in disgust, "She's really hooked up with a man in the dark!"

"Luckily, she has nothing to do with our Manners family anymore. Whatever she does won't disgrace us."

If you're loving the book, nel5s.com is where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Elodie sighed in relief at sending off this "daughter." Seeing Oliver standing there alone, Elaide asked,"Hey, what's your dad doing standing there?"

In the car.

Katniss looked at Oliver and Elodie's signatures repeatedly, her face beaming with a bright smile.

"Maximilian, I've finally broken free from the Manners family. Thank you for your help in getting me this far," Katniss said sincerely. "Now that my business is done, we can end this marriage anytime. Sorry for taking up so much of your time."

"Let me remind you to remember the terms of our contract," Maximilian said calmly, looking at her face. "Using my influence to break free from the Manners family, and now you want to burn the bridge after crossing it?"

Katniss felt a little guilty about Oliver's words

"I haven't forgotten, don't worry. Even if we divorce, I'll still cure your illness and leg condition. I have medical ethics," Katniss assured. "If someone likes you, you might miss out."

Their marriage was fake, and she had been occupying the position of Maximilian's wife. The person from the Thorne family was the one Maximilian should have married. Suddenly, a cold atmosphere permeated the car.

Maximilian's gaze remained unwavering as he spoke with an air of detachment, "That's not for you to consider. Who I like and marry is not based on who likes me." "Oh," Katniss nodded awkwardly.

The car soon arrived at Wesley's place, and this time, Maximilian went up with Katniss.

After receiving Katniss's call about the adoption last night, Wesley had informed everyone, and now the whole family was eagerly waiting in the living room. When Katniss entered, she saw this scene.

Her nose couldn't help but tingle, feeling the significance Wesley's family placed on

her.

Maximilian sensed her emotions, took her hand, and wrapped within his own. Katniss instinctively looked at him, hearing Maximilian's deep, husky voice, "All you do

is cry. Aren't you going to greet them? Now, they are your parents."