Chapter 122 - The Annoying Mr. Lancaster

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• The Rise of the Betrayed Billionaire's Ex-Wife   Chapter 158

  Chapter 158The car stopped right in front of the mansion's main door. Nathan hurriedly got out and opened the door for Elena, who looked pale and tired. Tamara also got out immediately, helping to guide Elena's children, who were asleep in the car."Come on, slowly," said Nathan, holding Elena's hand.Elena nodded, but before she could step inside the house, her body suddenly bent over.“Ahh!” she cried, holding her stomach. “My stomach… Nathan, it hurts…!”Nathan panicked immediately. “Honey? Honey! What’s wrong?”Tamara quickly caught Elena’s body before she fell. “Oh my God, El! What’s wrong?”“My stomach hurts so badly, like it’s being stabbed… this is different… this isn’t a normal contraction…” Elena’s voice was cut off by a deep groan of pain. “We need to go to the hospital now!” Nathan looked panicked. Elena’s children joined in the panic because of the commotion; they were scared seeing their mother in pain. “Mommy, what’s wrong?” Delya asked fearfully.“Don’t panic, swe

• The Rise of the Betrayed Billionaire's Ex-Wife   Chapter 157

  Chapter 157"So, should we just end the search now?" Damian asked softly, almost in a whisper. His eyes looked at Elena, searching for a glimmer of hope to reject the bitter reality.Elena lowered her head for a moment, her breath caught in her throat. Then she nodded slowly, her voice barely audible, "Yes... let's end it."Everyone fell silent. Even the wind seemed to stop for a moment.“But why give up so quickly?” Damian persisted, his voice beginning to tremble. “We can keep searching further, maybe along the coast, maybe through remote villages. There are still so many possibilities!”Nathan spoke up, calmly but heavily, “We’ve searched everywhere, Damian. Six months. Mountains, rivers, seas, land. Search and rescue teams, police, volunteers. We even spread the information to all media outlets. But there’s no sign…”“The police said…” Elena interrupted, swallowing hard before continuing, “… that Olivia might have been swept out to sea. Because the river’s course does lead directl

• The Rise of the Betrayed Billionaire's Ex-Wife   Chapter 156

  Chapter 156The morning air above the hills was still damp with dew. A thin fog hung between the trees, adding to the silence. On top of a small cliff overlooking the ravine and the rushing river below, several people stood with sad faces.Among them, Elena stood in a simple black dress, her swollen belly indicating that she was eight months pregnant. Her hands held a burning incense stick, its smoke dancing slowly into the air, as if carrying unheard prayers.Nathan stood beside Elena, dressed in dark attire, silent and steadfast. Sonia stood not far behind them, alongside Tamara and Damian. Grandmother Clara was also present, her face older than six months ago, her eyes swollen though she still tried to show resolve. And Elena’s three children were also gathered there.“I still can’t believe it...” Elena whispered softly, gazing down into the ravine toward the rushing river. “It’s been six months since Olivia left... and we’ve tried searching, but there’s not a single trace.”Nathan

• The Rise of the Betrayed Billionaire's Ex-Wife   Chapter 155

  The sky was growing darker. The night breeze blew gently from outside the window, seeping in through the vents of Elena's large house in the elite neighborhood. In the living room, the atmosphere was quiet but filled with an invisible tension.Elena sat on the sofa with her body slightly hunched over, her hands clutching her phone, as if waiting for a call or message to come in every second. Her heart was racing uncontrollably.“Still no news…” Elena whispered, more to herself than anyone else. Her voice was barely audible.Beside her sat Mrs. Sonia—Nathan’s biological mother—who had come earlier that day to accompany Elena. Her face was filled with empathy, yet she remained calm.“Elena… take a deep breath, dear,” Sonia said softly, stroking her daughter-in-law’s arm. “You have to stay strong. Olivia will be okay.”Elena shook her head slowly, her eyes red. “It’s been over twenty hours, Mom… Olivia still hasn’t been found. No news. No trace. I can’t calm down… I don’t even know if sh

• The Rise of the Betrayed Billionaire's Ex-Wife   Chapter 154

  Chapter 154Nathan and Damian hurried to the location. Nathan asked Elena to stay home."I don't care. I have to go there! I'm her mother!" Elena shouted frantically.Tamara immediately held Elena’s shoulders, gently pushing her back down to sit. “Elena, please. You’re pregnant. Your pregnancy is still at risk. The doctor has warned you not to stress yourself, especially from a long journey.”“But my child is missing, Tamara. I don’t know where Olivia is!” Elena began crying, hugging her stomach with a trembling body.Tamara sat beside her, hugging Elena’s shoulders tightly. “I understand, Elena. I’m panicking too. But you have to stay strong. Mr. Nathan and Damian have already left. Let’s trust them for now, okay?”Elena nodded weakly, her breathing irregular. “Please keep me updated every second, Tamara. I can’t just sit here doing nothing.”“Of course. I’ll make sure all the latest information reaches you directly,” Tamara replied, gently stroking Elena’s arm.At the foot of Mount

• The Rise of the Betrayed Billionaire's Ex-Wife   Chapter 153

  Chapter 153A few days later."Mommy, can I join the school activity next week?" Olivia stood at the doorway of Elena's room, her face half hesitant.Elena, who was combing her hair in front of the mirror, turned slowly. "What activity, dear?"“An outdoor school assignment. We’re going to Catskill Mountain. Camping, hiking, and learning about mountain ecosystems firsthand.” Olivia held up the laminated flyer, “Here it is, Mom, from school. It’s an official activity. Just two nights.”Elena took the brochure and read it quickly. “Are there teachers going?”“Two chaperones, plus a professional field instructor,” Olivia replied quickly. “Please, Mommy… all my friends are going. I want to go too.”Nathan, who had just entered the room with two cups of hot tea, chimed in, “Outdoor? Sounds fun too.”Elena sighed softly. “Olivia, you know Mommy is worried. Especially since you’re not used to hiking.”“But I can take care of myself, Mommy. I’m 13 years old. And this is an opportunity for me t