Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTY_ EVA’S POVThe house was quiet in a way it hadn’t been before. Not empty. Not yet. But different. I walked slowly through the living room, my heels soft against the polished floor, my gaze moving over everything with quiet precision. Nothing had changed physically. The furniture was exactly where it had always been. The lighting, the arrangement, the careful balance of space and design—untouched. And yet— It felt lighter. I paused near the center of the room, my fingers brushing lightly against the back of a chair. Claire was gone. The thought settled in cleanly. No resistance. No hesitation. Gone. A small, almost imperceptible smile touched my lips. “It suits the place,” I murmured to myself. “Less… sentimental.” My gaze shifted toward the hallway leading deeper into the house. For a moment, I considered going upstairs. Not yet. There was no need to rush into spaces that still held traces of someone else. Those things faded better with time—and intention. Behind me, footsteps ap
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Chapter: CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINE_ CLAIRE’S POVI woke up to total silence. Not the kind of silence that came with tension or restraint. Not the quiet that meant something was waiting to happen. Just… silence. For a moment, I didn’t move. The ceiling above me was unfamiliar. The room, too— neutral tones and clean lines. Nothing personal. Nothing that carried history or legacies. It was a hotel room. It took a second for everything to settle into place. The court, the ruling, packing a few things from the Dhark mansion and saying goodbye to Camilla. The end. I exhaled slowly and pushed my body up against the pillows. There was no schedule waiting for me. No hearing to prepare for. No expectations suffocating me the second I opened my eyes. For the first time in a long time, there was nothing I was required to do today. The thought didn’t feel freeing— at least not immediately. It felt… unfamiliar. I swung my legs over the side of the bed and stood, moving toward the window. The city below was
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Chapter: CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT_ LUCIAN’S POVI remained standing exactly where she had left me. The noise around the courthouse hadn’t stopped—it never did—but it had shifted. The attention had followed her, like it always did. Cameras, voices, and movement pulled in her direction until there was nothing left around me but fragments of what had just happened. Someone said my name a couple times. I didn’t respond. My gaze remained fixed on the space where the car had disappeared, long after it was gone. She hadn’t looked back. Not even once. “Mr. Dhark.” I finally turned slightly. One of the attorneys approached me, careful, measured. “We should get ahead of the press cycle. The ruling is clean. Favorable. If we position it correctly—” “It’s handled,” I said. He paused, then nodded and stepped back back. Another voice came then— this time it was my assistant. “The PR team is ready.” She informed. “They’re drafting a statement. We can control the narrative before—” I didn’t let her finish. “Do what you
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Chapter: CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN_ CLAIRE’S POVI stepped out of the courtroom without slowing down. The doors had barely closed behind me before the noise hit—sharp, immediate and relentless. “Mrs. Dhark—do you have a statement?” “Do you plan to appeal?” “Do you think the ruling was fair?”The voices of the reporters overlapped, each one louder than the last— demanding something from me when I obviously had nothing to say. Cameras flashed in my face, and desperate microphones extended toward me. I didn’t stop. I didn’t look at them. I didn’t give them anything at all, not even the slightest reaction. My heels struck the marble floor in steady rhythm as I moved forward, my expression composed as ever, my gaze fixed ahead. My feet felt lighter than they ever had. Whatever they wanted from me—emotion, reaction, weakness—they weren’t going to get it. Not anymore. By the time I reached the corridor, the noise had dulled slightly. Margot was already beside me. “We can appeal,” she said immediately, her tone sharp, and
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Chapter: CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIX_ CLAIRE’S POVThe courtroom felt different when Margot and I walked in that morning. Not louder, not quieter. Just… final. Because this would be my last day battling Lucian in court. My last day being a spectacle. Today would either end in triumph, or defeat. I the way conversations softened instead of stopped as Margot and I walked. The way people looked at me—not with outright judgment anymore, but with something more that resembled curiosity. They weren’t sure what to think of me now. Good. I walked past them without slowing, without acknowledging the cameras, the whispers, the weight of attention that had followed me for weeks. But today, it didn’t press down on me the same way anymore. It didn’t feel suffocating. Today, it felt distant. Like something I had already survived. Margot’s files were arranged neatly on our table when we reached it. Margot glanced at me briefly as we took our seats. “We’re on time,” she confirmed. Across the room, Victoria Merlyn stood
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Chapter: CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE_ CLAIRE’S POVFor a moment, the room felt suspended. Like the world around me had gone completely still. Then the headlines began to change. Not all at once. Not cleanly, but enough. The first thing I noticed was that the ticker at the bottom of the screen updated. “New Footage Raises Questions About Office Altercation Between Claire Dhark and Eva Sterling.” Another followed headline followed. “Full Video Suggests Initial Reports May Have Been Misleading.” The commentators who had previously said all sorts of things about me were now less certain. Less decisive. Now, instead of outright condemnation, they were debating. I reached for my phone slowly. The notifications were still coming in as fast as before—but they read differently now. “Wait… she didn’t start it?” “So why was the first clip edited?” “Still aggressive though.” “Both of them are toxic.” I scrolled for a moment longer, watching the shift happen in real time before I locked the screen and set my phone
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Caught Between Two Billionaires
If you ask Olivia Marshall, she would tell you that being a billionaire's wife is not always as it seems, especially when your husband is toxic and abusive.
Olivia stays married to her first love, Sebastian Gilbert, through his abuse and infidelity for the sake of their daughter. All that changes when she hooks up with a stranger after discovering her husband's mistress.
To her greatest surprise, the stranger is no ordinary man. He is Desmond Wrightwood, a tech billionaire, and her husband's greatest rival. Desmond is charming, a good father figure and most importantly, madly in love with Olivia. What started as a one-night stand slowly blossoms into a love like nothing Olivia had ever experienced before. The new, passion filled relationship prompts Olivia to finally divorce Sebastian.
It is clear to Olivia that Desmond loves her and her daughter more than Sebastian ever did. But roses do not come without thorns. Olivia is shattered by a shocking discovery about the man who made her give love a second chance. Her hero, her daughter's new father figure, her Desmond. Olivia is terrible at letting go, but she cannot be with a man she distrusts.
Soon, Olivia suffers a great loss, leaving her shattered and depressed. Sebastian returns a changed man, begging for her forgiveness but Desmond refuses to leave her side. Olivia must choose between the man who hurt her for years, and the man who came into her life with deceit. The man she loved first and the man she loved last. To make it worse, she's choosing between brothers.
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Chapter: Public Knowledge Olivia woke with a slight headache. Shortly after Desmond’s speech, reporters had also swarmed her, screaming questions about Desmond's parentage. She called for room service, ordering a light breakfast for herself immediately after she got out of bed. Reckoning that she deserved some more rest, she sat on the couch and turned on the TV, ready for some downtime. The news channel showed a ginger reporter, eagerly reporting the events that occurred at the Gilbert Technology anniversary event. “The billionaire tech-mogul, Desmond Wrightwood, took to the stage last night at the Gilbert technology’s anniversary event, to announce to the public that he is the first son of Gerald Gilbert. Additionally, the billionaire mogul made shocking allegations against Priscilla Gilbert, wife of the late Gerald Gilbert and mother of Sebastian Gilbert, the current CEO of the Gilbert empire. The news came after Sebastian Gilbert publicly declared love for his ex-wife, Desmond's rumored girlfriend
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Chapter: Gerald Gilbert’s Illegitimate Son The guests' confusion as they watched Desmond ascend the stage was obvious, but they applauded nonetheless. “Thank you.” Desmond spoke as the applause died down. "As you all know, I am Desmond Wrightwood, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Wrightwood Technologies. First, | would like to thank Sebastian Gilbet for the opportunity to speak freely at this event. He really is a brather from another mother. Quite literally, l must add.” Olivia and Sebastian, who were sitting among the audience, exchanged glances, knowing exactly what Desmond was playing at- “Gilbert Technologies inspires me, truly. In fact, for the first time in my career, I will publicy admit that Gilbert Technologies is the inspiration behind the creation af my company. Gerald Gilbert's vision for the future of technology is nothing short of revolutionary. I am proud to say he that he is more than just an inspiration to me.” Desmond paused, to check if he really had everyone’s undivided attention
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Chapter: Sebastian’s Speech Halfway through the event, Sebastian appeared on stage to give a speech. Everyone in the hall paid close attention as he spoke of his father’s dedication to the future of technology, his personal mistakes, and pledged to further develop his grandfather’s vision of Gilbert Technologies. Everyone immediately started applauding, thinking that the powerful speech had come to an end. Several minutes later, the applause died down and Sebastian continued. “…And finally, I would like to thank the woman who made a man out of me. The love of my life; Olivia. You will always be my wife and my best friend. I love you.” The hall was audibly silent as the weight of his words hit everyone present. “Additionally, fifty percent of the net profit generated from this launch will be donated towards cancer research, in honor of my daughter, Laurel Gilbert. I love you, Laurel.” By the time he was done speaking, the hall was ablaze with applause. Jaws dropped and people exchanged co
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Chapter: Jonathan Colbert Olivia watched, with her breath in her throat, as Desmond strides over to their table, with his confident grin perfectly in place. “Desmond!” Miranda Colbert called fondly. “Miranda.” He greeted, kissing her on both cheeks. “You look beautiful.” Olivia sneered. That was an obvious lie. “Desmond Wrightwood.” Jonathan Colbert greeted, shaking Desmond’s hand. “My favorite self-made billionaire. It’s great to see you.” “Always a pleasure, Mr Colbert.” Desmond grinned. He finally turned to Olivia expectantly, just to be immediately gripped in a hug by Laurel. “I have missed you!” Laurel declared as she clung onto Desmond. Olivia smiled as she wondered where the little girl’s shyness had gone. She was aware that all eyes in the room were on their table. Everyone wanted to get a glimpse of what her relationship with Desmond was like and why they were attending her ex-husband’s event. “I have missed you too, sweetheart.” Desmond said, lifting the little girl off her feet
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Chapter: Gilbert Technologies Anniversary Event II Desmond stared outside the window as the car slowly made it’s way to De Rico hotels, where Billionaires, millionaires and many other important, influential people were to gathering to celebrate Gilbert Technologies' 60th anniversary. If things had happened differently, perhaps he would be at the hotel as a host, not a guest. But it was not to be, because his father's wife, in her jealousy, had ordered his mother's home to be destroyed by fire. He narrowly escaped with his life that evening and knew he had to flee as far as he could. It was only after he arrived in London that he heard news of his mother's suicide. Priscilla was responsible for the tragedy but unfortunately there was no proof. She was finally behind bars for another offence years later, but Desmond was not satisfied. "What are you thinking about?" Rob, who was sitting beside Desmond asked. Desmond had asked Rob to accompany him to the event and being the supportive best friend that he was, Rob agreed.
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Chapter: Gilbert Technologies 60th Anniversary Olivia settled in the car beside Laurel. They were both dressed exquisitely for the anniversary event. The much anticipated day had finally come. “How do you feel, sweetheart?” Olivia asked Laurel. Laurel was adequately prepared for the event, with enough medication and a nurse who would tend to her medical needs. “I am okay. I want to see daddy.” Laurel said. Olivia adjusted the scarf wrapped around the little girl’s head. “You will see him tonight. In fact, Mr. Desmond is also going to be present tonight. Would you like that?” Laurel grinned. “I will like that very much, mummy.” The little girl rested her head on her mother’s arm. “Thank you, mummy.” “Why are you thanking me, darling?” Olivia asked. “For making me see daddy and Mr. Desmond again.” Laurel answered. Olivia smiled at her daughter. “I cannot take the credit for that, my love.” She spoke softly. “They returned because they wanted to see you. Your daddy and Mr. Desm
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