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CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

Author: Cor T Ney
last update publish date: 2026-03-31 19:52:48
Octavia finally reached home from work at around 8:30 p.m., exhausted.

The hospital had been relentless. Emergency cases, endless rounds, strained relatives, crying children... it had all blurred together into one long, suffocating stretch of responsibility. Normally, she could handle it. She always did.

But today... her mind hadn't been fully there. And it was because of Declan. Because of the warning Rowan had given her earlier that afternoon when he stopped by the hospital, his expression unu
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  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FIVE

    “Mendez? Yeah, I think I did. I was just doing a quick check on some accounts the other day. Why? Did something happen?”Declan kept his voice easy. “Nothing serious. I just heard he mentioned it. I wanted to thank you for checking in on things. It’s good to know you still care about the company.”Alastair laughed lightly on the other end. “Of course I care. It’s our family’s company. I was just making sure everything was running smoothly. Is there a problem I should know about?”Declan smiled even though Alastair couldn’t see him. “No problem. Just wanted to say thanks. That’s all.”“Alright then,” Alastair said, still sounding friendly. “If you need anything, you know I’m always here. Take care of yourself, Declan.”“You too,” Declan replied. “Talk soon.”He ended the call and stared at his phone for a few seconds. Alastair had sounded completely normal. Like the good, supportive brother he always pretended to be.Declan decided to go see Octavia. He stopped by a small restaurant on

  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FOUR

    Declan was going through some emails at home when his phone rang. It was Thompson.“Mr. Rothschild,” Thompson said the moment the call connected. “I’m sorry to disturb you, but this is serious. Richard Mendez just came to my office. He looked shaken. He said he went to a club last night and someone stole some documents from his briefcase.”Declan sat up. “A club? What was he doing taking company documents to a club?”Thompson sounded tense. “That’s what I asked him too. He admitted he took some important account files with him. He said he sometimes reviews them outside the office. But when he checked this morning, three of the most important documents were missing. The rest were still there, but those three key files were gone.”Declan stood up. “I’m coming in right now. Tell Mendez not to leave the building. Pull every CCTV footage from the club area and around his car last night.”“Yes, sir. I’ll have everything ready when you arrive.”Declan changed into a casual shirt and trousers

  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND THREE

    Vanessa sat in her apartment, scrolling through her phone with a focused look on her face. She had spent the last two days finding out everything she could about Richard Mendez, one of Declan’s senior finance executives. From what she had gathered, the man had a habit of taking important documents with him to high-end clubs on certain nights. He liked to brag and show off in front of women, and he often carried sensitive files in his briefcase when he went out.She had found his usual schedule. Every Thursday, he visited a private, high-class bar called The Velvet Room. Vanessa smiled to herself. Tonight was Thursday and Alastair had called to confirm that he's with documents.She got dressed carefully in a tight red dress that hugged her body and showed just enough skin. She fixed her makeup, sprayed perfume, and headed out. When she arrived at The Velvet Room, the bouncer let her in after she gave the password she had managed to get. The place was luxurious, with dim lighting, leath

  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND TWO

    Alastair stood by the floor-to-ceiling window of his penthouse, looking out at the city lights. His jaw was tight. The plan with Vanessa had not gone the way he wanted. He picked up his phone and dialed her number.Vanessa answered on the second ring. “Alastair?”“Come to the penthouse,” he said.“Now.”Vanessa didn’t hesitate. “I’m on my way.”Thirty minutes later, she knocked on his door. Alastair opened it and stepped aside without a word. Vanessa walked in, wearing a short black dress and heels. She could feel the tension in the room the moment she entered.Alastair closed the door and turned to face her. His eyes were hard.“You failed, again.” he said simply.Vanessa swallowed. “I know. But I did everything you asked—”“Everything except succeed,” Alastair cut her off. He stepped closer, towering over her. “You were supposed to destroy them. Instead, they’re getting closer. Declan is playing the perfect family man again. And you? You’re becoming useless.”Vanessa’s voice shook sl

  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND ONE

    It was a bright Saturday afternoon when Declan suggested they go out. He found Octavia in the kitchen making lemonade and leaned against the counter.“I was thinking,” he said, “we should take Seraphina out for ice cream and a walk in the park. Just the three of us. No phones, no work. What do you think?”Octavia looked up from the lemons and gave him a small smile. “That actually sounds nice. She’s been asking to go out more lately.”Declan’s face lit up. “Yeah? Good. I’ll go tell her.”He walked upstairs and knocked on Seraphina’s door. “Princess, you want to go get ice cream with me and Mommy?”Seraphina’s head popped out immediately. “Ice cream? Yes! Can we go to the park with the big fountain too?”Declan laughed. “We can go wherever you want.”Twenty minutes later, the three of them were walking through the park with ice cream cones in their hands. Seraphina walked between them, happily licking her strawberry cone.“This is the best day,” she said with her mouth full. “Mommy, yo

  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER HUNDRED

    Rowan sat across from a woman named Claire in a quiet restaurant downtown. She was pretty, smart, and had been laughing at his jokes all evening. On paper, she was perfect. But as she talked about her job and her upcoming trip to Italy, Rowan found his mind drifting.He smiled politely and nodded, but inside he felt nothing. Claire leaned forward. “So, what about you? Any big plans this year?”Rowan took a sip of his wine and forced a smile. “Not really. Just work mostly.”Claire tilted her head. “You seem a little distracted tonight. Is everything okay?”Rowan blinked and sat up straighter. “Yeah, sorry. Just a long week at the hospital. I’m fine.”They continued talking, but Rowan’s thoughts kept slipping back to Octavia. He wondered what she was doing right now. Was she with Declan? Were they happy? The thought made his chest tighten.When the date ended, Rowan walked Claire to her car. She smiled at him. “I had a really nice time. We should do this again.”Rowan nodded. “Yeah, ma

  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER FIVE

    SEVEN YEARS LATERThe ICU Was In Chaos.The monitor beeped loudly and the nurses scurried between the beds as the doctor yelled orders. The atmosphere was tensed as the team struggled to stabilize a patient having a cardiac arrest. Suddenly, the door swung open and a female doctor stepped in. The

  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER TEN

    The sound of machines beeping lured Declan back into a world he never believed he would return to. His eyelids were too heavy, his brain fogged. But the smell of bleach and disinfectant was so strong it made him grimace. A groan passed his lips when he finally forced his eyes open and the blinding

  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER FIFTEEN

    AT THE LANCASTER MANSON “Seraphina!”A small gasp followed then footsteps. “No, Kai, give it back!”Kai giggled as he ran down the stairway with ease, holding something in his hand. Seraphina chased after him."Give it back!" she snapped, chasing him round the grand living room..“I found it first!

  • BILLIONAIRE'S FORSAKEN WIFE RETURNS: His Fight For Redemptio   CHAPTER NINE

    BACK TO PRESENT Octavia stood before the Rothschild's household with her head held high. Victoria Rothschild stumbled back and almost slumped to the floor but Alastair held her. Octavia's gaze met that of Vanessa who stood frozen with eyes wide like she had just seen a ghost, before returning back

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