Billionaire Heiress is Divorcing Her Husband
"Know your place."
"I only married you out of pity, don't try to cross your boundary."
"Let me take the credit for this, madam. You're the wife of the heir; you don't need these small scraps."
The hurtful words, neglect, and humiliation were everything Ava McQueen was used to, but who told her to be in love with this man?
25-year-old Ava McQueen only wanted one thing: To get back her husband's love and be worthy to stand by his side, but what she got instead was his cold back and the ridicule from his family.
Ethan McQueen, the charismatic heir of the McQueen Empire, had only married her to look good in front of his grandfather, the aging patriarch of the McQueens, Kenneth, but his heart was solely for his childhood friend and first love, Victoria Blackwood... or so he thought.
Abandoned and trapped in a loveless marriage as a replacement for a woman she'd never measure up to, mistreated by her husband and his family, belittled at work, she presses on, steadfast in her love... until she lost the one thing she'd gained from her love... her baby.
Ava seeks a divorce and, determined to forget Ethan completely, she leaves, and suddenly, Ethan sees she's not who he thought she was.
Because the woman who was trampled and thought to be a helpless orphan golddigger was actually a billionaire heiress!
Determined to topple his empire, as hidden truths and dangers surface, Ethan realizes he might have lost a gem while hoarding stones, and she might be the key to his sanity.
But will Ava help him find the solace he craves? Or will she tear everything down and let him be swallowed by the darkness he once trapped her in?
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY SIX: Closer Than You Think (2)'The person trying to destroy your company is closer than you think'Sullivan's words echoed in Ethan's skull repeatedly as he pushed through the precinct's glass doors. The afternoon sun struck him like a physical blow, but nothing could have prepared him for the scene unfolding on the concrete steps.Victoria stood with her head bowed before his mother like a criminal before an executioner. The red handprint splashed across her pale cheek told the story that Phoebe had already delivered judgment."How are you going to solve this?!" Phoebe's voice cracked like a whip across the plaza. She lunged forward, her elegant silk dress wrinkled from strain, only to be caught by her assistants whose reluctant and careful hands struggled to contain her fury."Let go of me! I have to teach this worthless creature a lesson!""Madam, please calm down," one assistant pleaded, her voice pitched high with panic. "This is the prosecutor's office, that... please! we'll be thrown out!"Phoebe's chest he
Last Updated: 2025-08-10
Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY FIVE: Closer Than You Think.The door closed with a metallic creaking noise, blocking out Victoria's muffled sobs, as Detective Sullivan walked out of the room, a slight smile playing on his lips."Tsk tsk, how messed up." Chuckling slightly to himself, he walked down the hallway, nodding to the greetings of the uniformed officers that passed him, massaging in-between his eyes,he groaned wearily."F*ck, I need a smoke" He patted his pockets, fishing out a rumpled piece of gum and tossing it in his mouth. The mint did nothing to ease the bitter taste in his mouth,with a sigh he continued down the hallway.The case with Karl Farregard had the whole country in bits, most of it was secret underground talk and Detective Sullivan and his colleagues were told to keep it under wraps and not blow it out of proportion.Orders from above were clear-keep it quiet, keep it contained. Don't let the media sharks catch the scent."How unlucky" He paused in front of a door marked 'AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY' and walked in.Ethan
Last Updated: 2025-08-07
Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY FOUR: Unraveled.Victoria's mind drifted back to the humiliating escort from the gallery this morning . "Miss Victoria Blackwood, you're under arrest for conspiracy to commit art fraud and money laundering..." Detective Sullivan drawled as though he was reporting about the weather.The words had echoed in the marble halls of her gallery, each syllable bouncing off the walls like an echo."What? Look here..!" Victoria scoffed in disbelief, her eyes threatening to stab the man who stood in front of her. "What grounds are you charging me with that?" She crossed her arms and eyed the man, tilting her head, she smirked. "You think you can come in here, wave a piece of paper in my face, claim it's a warrant and arrest me?" "Yes""What?!"Shocked by the response, her arms dropped, her relaxed facade disappearing. "How dare y-" "You'd have your answers when we get to the station" Detective Sullivan mumbled, starting to walk towards her. "Now would you like to be escorted there or..." He paused to level a
Last Updated: 2025-07-31
Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY THREE: Outside The Lines."Victoria, darling." A woman's voice, soft and holding a smile, brushed against Victoria's ears as she leaned over and chuckled. "Wow, you're painting again? My smart girl."A miniature Victoria gave a dimply smile, shyly lowering her head as her fingers danced within the borders of the picture she was coloring in the coloring book. "It's just crayon, mummy." She said impishly, her pigtails bouncing as she carefully colored, the tip of her pink tongue sticking out the side of her lips."Oh? Isn't that the same thing?" The woman who turned out to be Victoria's mother asked in mock puzzlement, scratching her head."No!" Victoria's laugh filled the sunny playroom, her eyes dancing in glee as she watched her mother."Oh darling, it's the same thing." The woman laughed, a twinkling sound. "I wonder who you take after to be so smart!" She gave Victoria a squeeze and the little girl squealed in delight."But..." The woman's voice dropped to ice, causing Victoria to look up, puzzled. She gasp
Last Updated: 2025-07-13
Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY TWO : The Walls Close In.The prosecutors' approach seemed to bring a cold wave with them, their footsteps clicking against the marble like a countdown timer. A fierce looking blonde woman led the procession, Detective Gabriella Wilson's badge catching the lights heroically as she eyed the frozen table of board members. Behind her, two junior prosecutors clutched folders thick with documents and assumed a ready stance."Gentlemen." Her voice cut through the silence like a blade. "I'm Detective Wilson, Financial Crimes Division." Her lips lifted in a smile. "We have a warrant to search these premises and seize all documentation related to the McQueen Gallery Exhibition."Ethan's throat felt lined with sand, probably from all the teeth grinding he was doing. "A seizure? On what grounds?"Detective Wilson merely gave a polite smile. "Grounds? Ah yes, conspiracy to sell stolen property. Money laundering. Art fraud... Enough grounds?" She paused, savoring each word. "Or shall I continue?""That's impossible, McQu
Last Updated: 2025-07-07
Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY ONE: Right About Now."Kyakk!!" The boardroom doors slammed against the walls. John stumbled through the threshold, his shirt untucked, sweat beading along his hairline. The assistants and secretaries had pressed themselves against the walls, their clipboards clutched to their chests.One of the secretaries had screamed causing every head to turn to her, she covered her mouth and apologized while bowing repeatedly."I'm sorry, I'm sorry" Turning hastily towards the ajar door, she left the room, all eyes on her, the eyes slowly strayed to the man who had come in slamming the door."What's this?" Harrison spoke for the first time in the meeting, his slow drawl waking everyone up from their reverie.Gary's chair groaned as he heaved himself forward, his thick finger jabbing the air. "How rude!" Spittle gathered at the corners of his mouth. "Is this how you train your subordinates to act?!" The finger swung toward Ethan. "Of course, a pig will always raise a pig!"Smirks flickered across faces around the tabl
Last Updated: 2025-07-06
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