Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother
“How could you be so heartless? Susanna’s been through enough. She’s grieving. She’s pregnant. And you…you can’t even show a little compassion?”
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When Abigail Remington's beautiful sister-in-law, Susanna, suddenly arrives at her house unannounced, everything starts to go wrong.
With crocodile tears and a large amount of luggage, Susanna quickly makes herself at home in Abigail's life, stealing the attention of Abigail’s husband, Conrad. As Susanna wraps him around her finger, Abigail can’t help but feel left behind, especially when her husband can't see Susanna for who she truly is.
Everything begins to revolve around Susanna -
“Susanna is pregnant.”
“Susanna is grieving.”
“Susanna needs our help as family right now.”
But no one ever asks Abigail what she needs. As she is constantly pushed aside for anything and everything Susanna needs, Abigail is forced to ask herself, is Susanna trying to become the second Mrs Remington? And will her husband, Conrad, fall for her tricks?
Or is Abigail herself the one being tricked here?
What's the secret between Susanna and Conrad that they are hiding from her?
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Chapter: Chapter 266 (3)ConradThe men scrambled to follow me, but I barely noticed them. My head was buzzing too loudly, filled with fury and shame in equal measure. I slid into the backseat, deep in thought as one of the men started the car.The drive blurred past in a haze of anger. I could feel Sylvester’s and Jackie’s eyes flicking to me, but I didn’t care. My thoughts were running rampant.Why couldn’t she just behave? Why couldn’t she make this easier for me?I clenched my jaw until it hurt. She always had to fight and to scheme without thinking of others. Did she not understand how hard this was already for me? Did she truly believe I wanted it this way?No, she forced me into this. It was only like this because of her behavior. If she hadn’t tried to stifle me, we wouldn’t be here. I wouldn't have taken this road. But Mother left me no choice but to push back harder when she pushed me to the wall.I had been considering being lenient with how she would be treated at Pathways to Wellness. I had even
Last Updated: 2025-08-29
Chapter: Chapter 266 (2)Conrad As the lake house came into view, I adjusted my jacket and glanced at the men beside me. Two of them, Jackie and Sylvester, followed me while the rest waited by the car. I turned to Jackie, who was trailing a step behind me. “Don’t forget the basket of food,” I reminded him, my tone sharp. Jackie gave a stiff nod. “Got it, sir.” We reached the porch, the wooden boards groaning faintly under our weight. My hand curled into a fist and rapped against the door. I pitched my voice warm, casual. “Mother? It’s Conrad.” Silence was my answer. I frowned and knocked again, a little harder this time. “Mother?” Still nothing. A sliver of unease threaded its way down my spine. That was odd. She should have answered by now. I should have heard her footsteps trudging to the door… unless she was asleep. That was possible. But in her current state, keyed up and restless, would Mother really have managed to nap? I doubted it. I pressed my ear against the door, listening for movement. T
Last Updated: 2025-08-29
Chapter: Chapter 266 (1)ConradI hadn’t come alone, even though I had promised Mother on the phone that I would. The words had spilled so smoothly from my mouth, but I already knew I would bring men with me. Not just any men but Bonafide’s finest, the ones who now called me “Boss” with reverence that sent a rush of exhilaration through my veins. Although I had made the press conference today, I had actually taken over everything a few days ago, putting measures in place to make sure Mother never heard of it until I wanted her to. Now, I knew how she felt having such unquestioned deferrence. It was intoxicating. I had lived too many years under her shadow to deny how much I savored it. When the cars rolled to a stop at the edge of the lake house drive, I was the first to step out. The wind carried the crispy scent of water, mixing with the faint smell of pine trees that crowded the estate. For a moment, I stood there, staring at the house, wondering why Mother had chosen to come here, of all the places she
Last Updated: 2025-08-29
Chapter: Chapter 265 (2)Marceline I stared at the phone in my hands, this fragile lifeline tossed my way, and tried to force my mind into order. One call was already wasted. Casillas hadn’t picked up, and I needed to make the two calls I had left count. I forced myself to think of Bonafide, of my men there and my network. Surely, even if Conrad had taken over, there had to be someone still loyal to me, someone who could get me out of this before I found out the painful way what the rest of Liam’s plan for me was. I scoured through the names in my head like a gambler rifling through their last chips. Faces swam before me: too many faces of men who had probably already bent to Conrad, men who would hesitate, men who might even betray me. But then one name surfaced: Hugo. Big, steady, simple Hugo. He was a man I had taken into Bonafide’s fold years ago, someone who had never once questioned me. If there was even a sliver of loyalty left among my people, it would be in him. My hands shook as I typed
Last Updated: 2025-08-29
Chapter: Chapter 265 (1)MarcelineLiam reached into his pocket, and the next minute, something hard hit my jaw and clattered to the ground beside me. The sharp sting made me cry out, but when I glanced down, blinking through the tears, I saw it was a phone. For a moment, I didn’t understand. A phone? He had thrown a phone at me? “Pick it up,” Liam’s voice came coldly. He sounded so composed for someone who had just spent the last several minutes brutally beating me. I didn’t move at first. My throat worked as I swallowed, too stunned to comprehend if this was real or some cruel trick designed to shatter my mind after my body had already been broken. My lips trembled as I tried to form words, but nothing came out. Then he shifted the stick in his hand, swinging it lazily through the air, and the movement alone made my stomach turn. The wood gleamed wetly, my blood glistening on it. This was him issuing a threat without a word. I scrambled before I could think, snatching up the phone so quickly that dirt
Last Updated: 2025-08-28
Chapter: Chapter 264 (2)Marceline**Warning! This chapter contains scenes of violence! Viewers' discretion is advised!**For a fleeting second, my mind tried to grasp what she meant, even as a relief filled me at the knowledge that I was safe. Abigail wouldn't do anything to me. She had always been too soft. She had been too soft to stand up to Susanna then, and she was still too soft to back up any of her wrathful words with action now.The wind caught the edges of her gown as she turned and walked away, and for a fleeting moment, I thought she looked like some tragic heroine out of a gothic novel, her figure swallowed by the mist surrounding Ravenbrook's lake the farther she walked. Her words still clung to me like poison, and though I wanted to shout after her and ask her where the hell she thought she was going, I realized she had left me with Liam, on purpose. He took a menacing step forward, his intent to harm clear from his face. Abigail’s hatred had been a wound that was deep but resigned, her voic
Last Updated: 2025-08-27
The CEO's Ex-Wife Gets Revenge
“I've found the love you were not able to give me with someone else. She makes me happy Flora. She tells me how much she adores me. How could I not fall for her?”
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On their third marriage anniversary, Flora's husband announces he's leaving her for another woman.
At first, she's willing to let him off and end things quietly, but when she discovers his mysterious mistress is her stepsister who has bullied her since childhood, she decides to hurt them both the way they have hurt her.
To do this, she decides she's going to team up with her ex's rival, Damien Hayes, to destroy him. But Damien doesn't only want to help Flora - he also wants her love, and he won't take no for an answer.
In order to get what she wants, Flora is going to have to risk her heart falling in love again.
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Chapter: Author's NoteHello everyone, Ena here! Phew, this has been quite a journey. I can hardly believe that we've reached the end of this story together. What started as a simple idea has grown into something so much more, and that’s all thanks to you readers and your support. Thank you for sticking with me and I'm grateful to every single one of you. Though we’re closing this chapter, I hope this isn’t goodbye. I have more stories to tell, and I’d love to share them with you. I'll be back soon with an even better book. Until next time 💛 All my love, Ena Starr.
Last Updated: 2024-09-26
Chapter: Chapter 130: The End (3)Two Weeks Later The evening had settled into a comfortable warmth as Flora parked her car in the driveway of Damien’s estate. The sky was a gentle gradient of fading sunset hues, a perfect close to what had been a long but fulfilling day with Eva. They had been going over the offers from several publishing houses and TV studios, that wanted to monetize Flora's experience with Alice and Janice. It had been exhausting, but there was a sense of peace that came with knowing everything with Alice was truly over. Justice had been served, and Flora was finally free. With a content sigh, she gathered her things, pushing open the front door. The house was unusually quiet, save for the faint rustle of the breeze outside and the distant clinking of glass from the kitchen. A cozy warmth greeted her, the familiar scent of home wrapping her in comfort as she stepped inside. "Hello?" she called out softly, slipping off her shoes and setting
Last Updated: 2024-09-26
Chapter: Chapter 130: The End (2)Flora’s breath caught in her throat, but she held her composure, her hands clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white. She cast a glance across the courtroom and met Alice’s eyes. There was no fire in them, no anger or hatred. Only resignation. This was her fate, sealed and unchangeable. Alice would spend the rest of her life in jail. There would be no escape, no return to the life she once knew. She would die there, alone. The judge then turned her attention to Janice, who sat trembling in her seat. “As for Janice Holden,” the judge said, her tone unwavering, “for the charge of conspiracy to commit murder, and for the misuse of her professional authority as a nurse, resulting in the death of Vera Wicks, this court finds the defendant guilty.” Janice sobbed openly as the judge delivered her sentence: twenty-five years to life, with the possibility of parole only after serving the minimum term. But even with parole, Janice would never fully escape her crimes.
Last Updated: 2024-09-26
Chapter: Chapter 130: The End (1)The next few days blurred together, filled with a whirlwind of action and emotion as Flora set the final stage for justice. Filing the formal report against Alice was both cathartic and devastating, but it was something Flora knew she had to do. This was the final step in a journey that had begun when her life was torn apart by betrayal, and now, she was finally fighting back. Alice was arrested almost immediately after Flora's report, and to everyone's surprise, she didn’t resist. For the first time in their long and painful history, she didn’t fight back. There were no screaming matches, no attempts to manipulate or twist the situation in her favor, no venomous remarks hurled in Flora’s direction. Instead, Alice turned herself over with an unsettling calm, submitting a written confession detailing her involvement in both the death of Flora’s mother and the accident that had left her father a prisoner in his own mind. Flora knew Alice’s cooperation wasn’t born
Last Updated: 2024-09-26
Chapter: Chapter 129: The Coward's Way Out (3)A chill ran down her spine, and she stammered out the first question that came to mind. “Olivia…are you—”Before she could finish, Olivia let out a bitter laugh, the sound filled with a weight of sorrow and exhaustion. It wasn’t a happy laugh, but one of disbelief at her own situation.“Yes, I’m pregnant,” Olivia confirmed softly, cutting off Flora’s stumbling attempt to find the right words. She rubbed her palm lightly over her stomach as if to comfort herself more than anything else. “And before you ask, it’s Cyprus’s.”Flora’s breath caught in her throat. Cyprus. Of course it was his. Her mind flew to that one disastrous night that Olivia had had with the arrogant vice president of Defendwise Ventures.“Olivia…” Flora whispered, her voice thick with disbelief. “What are you going to do?”The question hung in the air like a fragile thread, and for a moment, Olivia seemed lost, her gaze fixed on some distant point beyond the supermarket, beyond the immediate rea
Last Updated: 2024-09-25
Chapter: Chapter 129: The Coward's Way Out (2)Olivia’s face was puffy, her eyes rimmed red and swollen from crying. She looked utterly devastated, her usual composed demeanor shattered. Her bottom lip quivered as she attempted a smile, but it was weak, trembling at the edges. "Flora," Olivia whispered, her voice cracking. Flora stepped forward, unsure whether to close the distance between them or keep some space. She could see the exhaustion written across Olivia’s features, the turmoil swirling behind her eyes. For a moment, neither of them spoke, the weight of what had brought them here pressing down on both of them. Olivia broke the silence first, her voice barely above a whisper. “I—I didn’t know.” She choked on the words, shaking her head as fresh tears welled in her eyes. “I didn’t know what my mother was capable of. I swear to you, Flora, I didn’t know any of it.” Flora stood still, absorbing Olivia’s words. She wanted to believe her. Desperately. But the betrayal of the past day,
Last Updated: 2024-09-25
Tangled Destinies
When Lila's husband throws her out of his home for his pregnant mistress after five years of marriage, she thinks her life is over. The only person who stands by her is her kind sister-in-law, Annabelle, who sends her to the charming town of Sea’s Edge to start a new life and forget about her failed marriage.
There, Lila meets Dominic, an attractive single dad trying to balance his job and raise two young children on his own. It doesn’t take long before she finds herself entangled in a love she never thought she would find again.
But the past isn’t done with Lila. Just when she and Dominic’s relationship is getting serious, she starts getting threatening calls from a mysterious man from her past and James, her ex-husband, reappears, desperate to win her back. He’s ready to do anything to get her back and push Dominic out of the picture.
Will Lila protect her heart from the man who betrayed her? Or will she risk everything for a new start with Dominic?
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Chapter: FORTY-SIX: On the Edge (2)As soon as the passenger door shut, Annabelle peeled away from the curb, her composure thinning with every passing block. She didn’t stop to think, or breathe, or collect herself. Rage simmered beneath her skin, pressing against her ribs, making it hard to breathe. She had never felt quite like this before. Not even during the company’s worst scandals, or during those humiliating public affairs that her father had brushed under the rug with money and connections. This was different.This was personal. Her father had been lying to her. To all of them. If what Andre said was true, then everything she thought she knew about the company’s stability, about their legacy, was a façade.Her hands gripped the wheel so tightly her knuckles ached, and still she couldn’t loosen her hold. Her spine was rigid. It was as her body had locke
Last Updated: 2025-05-08
Chapter: FORTY-SIX: On the Edge (1)Annabelle remained frozen in her seat long after Andre’s departure, her mind a mess of disbelief. She felt as if the walls around her had crumbled, leaving behind something ugly and raw and burning her with truths she hadn’t even known were buried.Beside her, Lila let out a sharp breath and pressed a hand to her temple, her brow deeply furrowed. She didn’t speak for a few moments, and then she said bitterly, “For someone who made my life a living hell, he’s awfully poetic now, isn’t he?”Annabelle said nothing.Lila leaned back in her chair, staring blankly at the wall. “I just… it doesn’t make sense. That company, that inheritance, it was his whole world when I met him. He was willing to lie, cheat, threaten me just to hold onto it. So why now? Why give it up so easily?” Her tone was laced with suspicion, but beneath that, curiosity tugged at her voice
Last Updated: 2025-05-07
Chapter: FORTY-FIVE: UnforgivingAndre let out a wry, humorless laugh that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “When they announced you as the sole heir,” he said to Lila, “I lost my footing. I was furious. I had spent years building my reputation, trying to prove myself worthy of the Winters name. And then, out of nowhere, the daughter of a woman I didn’t even know existed became the heir to everything.” He gave a slow shake of his head. “I did things I’m ashamed of, Lila. Things I wouldn’t expect you to forgive. Not ever. But I’m here now because I want to make things right.”Lila didn’t soften. Not even a little. She gave a brittle laugh, all edges and pain. “If you thought I’d jump for joy at this little apology tour of yours,” she said, voice cold, “then you do
Last Updated: 2025-05-06
Chapter: FORTY-FOUR: A Hard ConversationThe sheer gall of that remark would’ve earned him another slap if it had come from anyone else, but Lila, still practically vibrating with rage, held back. Her chest rose and fell with the effort of restraint. Slowly, and with stiff dignity, she walked to the chair opposite his and sat down.Annabelle, recovering from her stupor, followed and settled beside Lila. She reached over and gently patted Lila’s knee, partly to reassure her and partly to silently request for calm. She had never seen Lila this furious before. Not even when James had kicked her out. Not even when she'd been betrayed, humiliated, left with nothing. This was deeper and older than all of that.Lila didn’t waste breath on pleasantries. Her voice, when she spoke, was cool and cutting.“Why are you meddling in my life?&rdquo
Last Updated: 2025-05-05
Chapter: FORTY-THREE: A Nuisance (2)Annabelle knocked softly before slipping into Lila’s hotel room the morning of their meeting with Andre Winters, a paper bag from Quick Bites tucked under one arm. The scent of spicy mayo and fried potatoes filled the space instantly, drawing a faint smile from Lila, who was sitting cross legged on the edge of the bed.“Payment for emotional labor,” Annabelle said dryly, holding the bag out. Lila accepted it with a quiet laugh, but it didn’t quite reach her eyes.“I appreciate it.”Annabelle sat down beside her, glancing sideways. “You ready?”Lila nodded. “As I’ll ever be.”But that nod, it was too quick and too practiced. And the way Lila kept her shoulders s
Last Updated: 2025-05-04
Chapter: FORTY-THREE: A Nuisance (1)Annabelle stepped out of Lila’s hotel room, closing the door behind her with a quiet click. The hallway was dimly lit, the patterned carpet muffling the sound of her footsteps as she made her way toward the elevator. She let out a deep breath, pressing the button and watching the numbers descend. It was only after ten o’clock but it already felt like she had had a long morning, partially because her mind was beginning to think out all the ways Lila’s sudden reappearance could change the ways things were not. Not only with Andre, but also with the family.At least Lila seemed certain about her decision. Annabelle could respect that, even if she wasn’t entirely sure how things would play out. Just before stepping into the elevator, she heard Lila’s voice call after her. “Annabelle!”She turned back, raising an eyebrow as Lila peeked out from the door frame, looking slightly sheepish.“Can you bring me something from Quick Bites when you come back?” Lila asked, naming a fast-food chain t
Last Updated: 2025-02-19
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