Addison felt that she hadn't planned to ask for a single penny from the divorce settlement, so she didn't understand what Lance was hesitating about. "Your divorce agreement ... " The words "divorce agreement" were difficult for him to say. "Did you rewrite this divorce agreement yourself?" He was still fixated on this question. Addison lost her patience and blurted out, "Virginia gave me this agreement. "I looked it over and found no issues, so I signed it." "Don't worry. Virginia personally drafted this agreement, so there's no clause that would harm the Johnston family. If you don't trust me, you should at least trust her." Her obsidian-like eyes met his, sharp and unwavering. "Virginia?" The name hit Lance like a lightning bolt, causing him to tremble. "Why would she give this to you? "She handed it to you, and you just signed it like that? "The terms offer you nothing. Do you even think about yourself? How could you agree so easily?" He frowned deeply, his lips pressed into a tight line. His gaze was sharp and intense as he fired the questions at her, each question more pressing than the last. "Why shouldn't I sign?" Addison responded coldly. To her, as long as the divorce agreement was signed, she would be free. Nothing else mattered. But ... the urgency in Lance's voice lingered in her mind. Lance actually cared about me? This was the first time she had ever seen him like this. What is this? A final act of pity before we go our own ways? She wasn't sure how to feel about it. "Whether it benefits me or not, whether I sign or not, that's my decision. Since I've already made up my mind, Mr. Johnston, please just sign it." Her expression remained indifferent, as though she didn't care. Seeing her nonchalant attitude, Lance grew anxious. He sat up straight. "Did Virginia pressure you? "Did she force you to sign this agreement?" She signed the agreement just because Virginia told her to? How could she be so naïve? She had no money, no family—an orphan like her wouldn't survive in this world without financial security. Everyone else was looking out for themselves, but she was foolish enough to want nothing ... Did she even understand what life without money would be like? How would she, a young woman, make it on her own? Frustration and anger churned inside him. "She didn't force me. "Mr. Johnston, just sign on the papers, please." Losing patience, Addison pushed the papers toward him, signaling for him to sign them.Lance's heart sank as he stared at the document she had shoved his way. His dark eyes lingered on Addison for a long moment before he took the divorce agreement in his hands. "You really want me to sign it?" Addison nodded. "Yes, I do." But before she could react, a sharp glint flashed in Lance's eyes. His face remained cold, but the corners of his lips curled into a faint smirk. With a crisp tearing sound, the divorce agreement was ripped in half. "Lance Johnston! What are you doing?" Addison's eyes widened in disbelief, her voice trembling with shock. "Why did you tear it?" Lance kept his gaze locked on the stunned woman, but his hands never stopped. The papers quickly went from two pieces to four, then eight, then sixteen...Within moments, the divorce agreement was nothing but shreds. As Addison watched this unfold, she could no longer contain her fury.