LOGINChapter 138My eyes widened.“Priscy… is that an audio file?”A grin spread across her face.“Exactly what we need.”She tapped her phone screen.“Listen.” She pointed at her eyes.The recording started.At first, all I could hear was noise and shouting voices. I recognized Priscy’s voice, Kirah’s voice, and mine.The sound of things breaking echoed through the speaker.Then Kirah’s voice came through clearly.“You think I care?” she screamed. “You deserve everything happening to you!”“Priscy!” I let out in shock, my hands flying to my head.“Shhhhhh.” She placed a hand over my lips. “It’s just starting.”I swallowed hard and turned back to the phone.The recording continued.“The scandal is all my doing and I Kirah take full responsibility for it because you deserve it, you low-class whore!”I clasped my hands together.“Oh my God.”I turned to Priscy.“You recorded this yesterday?”“Of course I did.”She flipped her hair proudly.“Why would I go to war without weapons?”She laughed
Chapter 137Alia's povThe first thing I heard when I woke up was Alice screaming downstairs.“Alia!”I jumped slightly from my bed.What now?My heart immediately started racing.Please don’t tell me another problem has started overnight.I hurriedly got out of bed and walked downstairs.Alice was sitting on the couch holding her phone.Her face lit up when she saw me.“Girl!” she grinned. “Your ex-husband actually did it.”I blinked in confusion.“What are you talking about?”She shoved the phone into my hands.I looked at the screen.Drew was standing behind a podium surrounded by reporters.His expression was serious.“Miss Alia Roberts has absolutely nothing to do with the rumors currently circulating online,” he said firmly.“This entire situation was created by malicious interference from an outside party.”Camera flashes exploded around him.“We have already begun legal proceedings and everyone involved will be held accountable.”A reporter immediately raised his hand.“Mr. Ja
Chapter 136 Drew pov One of my hands handled the steering wheel as I drove home while the other rubbed my cheek where Harry had punched me. Strangely, I didn’t feel angry or even feel pain. Instead, I felt satisfied and relieved. Satisfied that I finally punched Harry after holding it in for so long. Every time I saw him with Alia and heard him run his mouth, I wanted nothing more than to punch those lips of his. A big smile appeared on my face. But that wasn’t even the reason for the smile on my face. Tonight… Everything suddenly felt clear. I finally understood my feelings, which were wanting Alia in my life. Not because of the kids. Not because of guilt. Or even because I wanted to fix my mistakes. I genuinely wanted her. I had been fighting that feeling for months, trying to bury it and act like it wasn’t there. But tonight… I felt free. Then my lips slowly curved into another smile. That kiss. God. I could still feel her lips on mine. I
Chapter 135“Jesus Christ, Harry!” I yelled as his fist landed on Drew’s jaw.“You don’t know what’s coming,” Drew rubbed his jaw angrily before rushing at Harry.“That’s enough!” I shouted at both of them.They were behaving like cats and dogs.Harry went for him again, but in the process of trying to separate them, I didn’t know when one of them pushed me.My foot slipped.The next thing I knew, I lost my balance and fell hard on the ground.“Ouch!”I felt a sharp pain in my back immediately.“Alia!” they both screamed at the same time.Both of them rushed toward me, each trying to hold my hands.“Let me go!”I pushed both of them away and slowly brushed the sand off my body and stood up slowly.My palm was slightly bruised.Harry and Drew immediately took a step back.“Let me help you with that.” Harry walked toward my sandals that had fallen off when I slipped.“Don’t!”My voice came out louder than usual.It was the first time I had ever raised my voice at Harry.I was just frust
Chapter 134 “What did you just call me” A scum,” Harry repeated it without hesitation. Things were about to get ugly if I didn't act fast The tension between them could burn down a full house. “Harry, let’s go inside.” I grabbed his hand. But he didn’t move. He kept staring at Drew. “You do realize Alia is in this mess because of you, right?” Harry pointed at him.“Your psycho ex paid a reporter to take those pictures. Even the blogs that posted them.” My eyes widened. What? “So Kirah really did all this?” My stomach twisted painfully. I knew she had a hand in it. I just didn’t know how. “How do you know this, Harry?” “My tech team tracked the first anonymous blog that posted it,” Harry explained calmly. “We found the owner and threatened to expose him to the police.” He glanced at Drew briefly.“He gave us the contact of the reporter.” My chest tightened “And?” “And the reporter confessed he was working for Kirah.” Drew cursed under his breath. “That cr
Chapter 133The moment our lips parted, my senses came rushing back.Oh my God, what did you just do, Alia?I screamed inside my head.No no no.This shouldn’t have happened. I quickly touched my lips.I pinched myself was I dreaming??I felt a sting on my skin after pinching, This wasn’t a dream,I actually kissed Drew.My heart sank. How could I lose control like that?After everything he put me through?How could I forget so easily and melt in his arms?I hated myself right now.“Alia…” Drew called softly, watching my reaction carefully.I immediately shook my head.“Listen…” I cut him off quickly, afraid of whatever he was about to say next. “This was a mistake, Drew.”He frowned.“A mistake?”“Yes, Drew. A mistake.” Both my hands flew to my face in frustration. “This should never have happened. What was I even thinking?”I hit my forehead.I looked away immediately, unable to face him. I need to get out of this car now before I do anything stupid again.I reached for the door handle
Chapter 26“Get out of my way,” I said, my voice filled with anger.Drew didn’t move “I didn’t come to argue, Alia.”“Does it look like I care? You have no business being here.” My chest tightened, a mix of frustration and exhaustion pressing down on me.“I came to pay my respects.” He spoke calmly
Chapter 24 I stood in front of my parents’ house with the kids by my side. I felt stuck. The door was right there, but I couldn’t bring myself to go in. I was afraid that once I was inside, it would finally feel real that my dad was truly gone. I knew it in my head, of course, but my heart refu
Chapter 22I swallowed hard as I waited for Alia’s parents in their home. This was the first time I was seeing them after the divorce. I straightened my suit jacket, checking my reflection in the hallway mirror. I had worn one of my best suits, sprayed my best cologne, and even got a fresh shave—no
Chapter 20 I kept checking my watch as my fingers tapped against the table, over and over again. My patience was running thin. “It’s already twenty minutes since we got here, and she’s still not here,” I grumbled to Louis, my eyes scanning the café. I didn’t even know who I was looking for. “I







