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Chapter Twenty one

Penulis: Esty
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Jane's POV

I'd not set foot in my childhood house in nearly a decade…since I'd fled with the shattered remnants of my past still attached to me. But today, with concern over fresh secrets looming over me, I couldn't stay away any longer. The old house loomed on the outskirts of town like a relic of life I had known, peeling paint and overgrown garden the bitter reminder of lost innocence. I drove my car beneath the gnarled oak tree, branch arms outstretched like skeletal fingers, and inhaled. This was not a journey of nostalgic travel for the sake of it—it was a desperate quest for clues, trinkets that could possibly hold the seeds of what my mother actually meant with her secret messages and rot that had infested my family.

The old house was half-empty, but I could sense the lingering outlines of laughter and the stolen secrets once circulating through its halls. I smiled, opened the squeaky front door, and was met by a blast of musty air and the scent of lavender, a scent with which
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  • Billionaire's Revenge: The Ex wife's rise   Chapter Thirty nine

    Jane's POV“Hello?” I said cautiously.“Jane, it's Damien. I... I wanted to apologize for last night. I lost control. I’m so sorry.” His voice sounded strained and contrite.“Damien, you made a scene. I don’t need you fighting my battles.”“I know, and I shouldn't have. It’s just…I’m worried about you, Jane. I can feel the danger closing in. I can help you bring down Zack. I have connections and resources...”“Why now, Damien?” I asked my voice laced with suspicion. “After all this time, why are you suddenly so eager to help?”There was a pause on the other end of the line. “Because…because I owe you, Jane. I owe you everything. I want to make things right.”“And what about my mother, Damien?” I asked in a barely a whisper. “What about the accident?”The silence stretched between us thick with unspoken guilt and pain.“Jane, I...” he stammered,, his voice cracking. “I was young, careless,, and I did something foolish. I was a fool.”My heart pounded in my chest. “You were fooled, Da

  • Billionaire's Revenge: The Ex wife's rise   Chapter Thirty eight

    Jane's POVThe marble floor in the Harbor & Finch lobby felt cold under my feet. Each step I took echoed loudly, making me more nervous. This is it, I thought. Either everything changes now, or it’s just another dead end.I looked at my watch again—Camila Ortiz was five minutes late. It felt like forever. I needed answers.Finally, the revolving doors turned,, and Camila walked in. She looked tense—her shoulders were hunched, her face pale,, and her eyes kept moving like she was afraid someone was following her.“Camila,” I said quietly, leading her to the elevators. “Thanks for coming.”She didn’t answer, just gave a quick nod and stared at the floor numbers as we went up. The silence in the elevator was heavy. I could feel the pressure of what she was about to tell me.When we reached the right floor, I guided her through the halls to a small meeting room. It was cold and modern—glass and steel. I closed the door behind us.“Okay,” I said, trying to stay calm. “What did you find?”C

  • Billionaire's Revenge: The Ex wife's rise   Chapter Thirty seven

    Jane's POVMy stepmother Rachel smiled in a way that looked warm but felt cold like the glass in my hand. This party which was supposed to be about her helping others felt more like a carefully planned fight. I was here to act like the kind daughter who had made peace. But deep down I wasn’t here for peace. I needed answers. I needed the truth.My stepsister Mae saw me from across the room. Her smile looked fake and her eyes gave away her true feelings. She moved slowly and carefully like a hunter going after its prey.“Jane.” she said sweetly with her voice soft but sharp. “What a surprise. Are you okay?”“Mae.” I answered while matching her calm voice. “I'm fine. How about you?”“Oh doing great.” she said while smiling a little more. “Zack’s not happy of course after what happened. But what can we do? You were always the favorite weren’t you?” Her last words were sharp like hidden poison.I looked straight at her. “It wasn’t about being the favorite Mae. It was about what’s fair.”

  • Billionaire's Revenge: The Ex wife's rise   Chapter Thirty Six

    Jane's POVI sat in my living room with Nate by my side. It was evening, and our secure phone lines rang softly in the background. We had labored for days writing every word of the public statement. Now it was the time to speak out and win over those who still had their doubts against me.Nate looked at me and said, "Jane, I know it seems like the whole world is against you, but this is our chance to turn the tide. Our evidence is strong. We need to get the public educated on the real story."I nodded slowly. "I know, Nate. I do have a lot of anger within me, but I want this statement to be straightforward, true, and simple. No ranting and raving—just facts and my vow of justice."We started up our secure laptop and opened a new document. I took a deep breath. "Let's write it together," I said.Nate grinned. "Alright, Jane. I'll type it out, then you can have a listen to see if you sound like this."A little while later, Nate read off the screen:"Good evening. I am Jane Harrison. I

  • Billionaire's Revenge: The Ex wife's rise   Chapter Thirty five

    Jane's POVI woke up early that morning with a strange knot in my belly as if something big was about to happen. I reached for my phone and switched it on. In seconds, breaking news notifications were flashing on the screen. There was a scandalous expose on Lawson Enterprises, my family's shady business activities, on all the news channels. My heart was pounding. I had worked so many months gathering evidence, and now, it looked like the truth was being told to the public.I phoned Nate immediately."Hi, Nate. Did you see the news?" I asked.Nate replied, "Yes, Jane. I've been watching all night. The scandal is out now. They are talking about illegal offshore accounts, backdoor deals, and even furtive meetings."I took a deep breath. "This is it. The scandal is out. Our evidence has been made public. But I'm scared—what if they quote me out of context? What if they drive me insane?" Nate answered firmly, "You needn't fear. We built a good case, and the facts will stand on their own.

  • Billionaire's Revenge: The Ex wife's rise   Chapter Thirty four

    Jane's POVI walked into the meeting room with a heavy heart and steel determination. The past few weeks have been ferocious. We were being attacked in the public sphere on all sides—news stories challenging my character, tweets twisting my story, and even hate letters intended to sully our reputation. But my support group was here, all around a giant table in a small, secure meeting room, and I was sure that we were one."Jane, we got the news," said Michael firmly and resolutely. "They are informing us that you are unstable. They are saying that you are leading the investigation due to a mere emotional whim."I took a deep breath and looked around the table at the faces. Worry and determination were in Lisa's, Robert's, Richard's, and Mark's expressions. I responded, "I hear what they're saying. I know they're trying to discredit me. But we have the truth on our side."Lisa leaned forward. "Jane, don't let them discourage you. We have good evidence. We know what happened. Our papers

  • Billionaire's Revenge: The Ex wife's rise   Chapter thirty three

    Jane's POV I shivered in the cold conference room of the courthouse, seeing my heart thud in my chest. Beige and empty walls surrounded us, lit by flickering overhead fluorescent light. I was seated at a long table with my lawyer Carla, Nate, and a few of our lawyers. Tension was there. We were attending a very serious hearing…to file for a temporary court order freezing some of the disputed assets surrounding my mother's estate. Carla coughed. "Jane, the judge will be right here," she said, scanning her notes. I nodded. "I'm ready. I just want to get this behind me. I need to hold on to my mother's memory." Nate shifted forward. "We have sufficient evidence, Jane. Our documents show that the transfers were illegal. We require the court to instruct any additional movement to stop until we have settled this." In a few minutes, the door swung open and a bailiff came in saying, "Court is now in session. Stand up." I stood with the others, enduring the chill of the moment. I follo

  • Billionaire's Revenge: The Ex wife's rise   Chapter thirty two

    Zack’s POVI sat in my office late in the evening. The lights were low, and my mind was busy planning our next move. Mae had just come in, and her eyes were sharp, full of determination. We both knew that Jane was rising up. Her legal challenges and public speeches had stirred up too much truth. I had to act quickly and decisively.Mae broke the silence, “Zack, we cannot let her ruin everything.” I nodded slowly and replied, “I know. Jane is gaining momentum. The public is starting to ask questions. We must discredit her before her evidence takes full effect.” Mae leaned forward, “I agree. We are launching our smear campaign now. We use every tool available. I have contacts in the media. They can twist her story and show her as unstable.” I frowned slightly and said, “I want to protect our reputation. Our business depends on it. We cannot allow Jane to claim the assets and tarnish our records.” Mae smiled slyly, “Then we did this together. I have a plan. We start with social m

  • Billionaire's Revenge: The Ex wife's rise   Chapter Thirty one

    Jane's POVI sat at my kitchen table, having the papers spread out in front of me. My hands were trembling while I went over the papers one last time. I had to fight through the inheritance of my mother's wealth by Damien. The injustice of it seethed through me. I picked up the phone and dialed my attorney, Carla.Hello, Carla. It is Jane," I said firmly, standing firm vocally."Hello, Jane. Standing up how?" Carla softly asked."I'm prepared to go further. I have proof my mum's money illegitimately transferred over to Damien," I informed her.There was a soft silence from Carla. "That is quite serious, Jane. Would you be willing to take a course in law now?I replied firmly, "Yes, Carla. I want justice. I cannot let Damien have what is mine."In the later part of the afternoon, I went to Carla's small law office. The office was simple with a very long table and a few chairs. Carla greeted me with a smile."Jane, it's wonderful to see you. Sit down," she said, sitting on the opposite

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