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86. No Longer Have Any Business with Them
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Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 87. Anxious
โฆBack Inside The Hospital.Liam entered the ward with Leah, who clung to his armโฆ like glue.He didn't know why she was crying so much because of a single slap.Haley was crazy, and she deserved to be punished. If only he had seen her action coming. Yet, it turned out Leah's cries weren't only because Haley slapped her.โI was afraid we'd lose Grandma.โ Leah lamented. โImagine my anxiety, Will.โโI won't leave so soon until I see my great-grandchildren.โ Grandma Lily's hoarse voice came from the bed. โSo stop worrying.โLiam thought she was asleep,But it seemed the old woman was fully awake.Hearing Grandma Lily's words, Leah's head whipped to Liam, her eyes full of shock. She wasn't expecting this sudden act of kindness. Liam wasn't, either. โDonโt be shy.โ Grandma Lily smiled. โI know everything.โThis was unlike his grandmother.Liam didn't know what to feel or how to react. Should he consult the doctors to see if there was any problem with Grandma Lily's brain?After all,
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-25Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 88. Be A Couple
Pulling himself together, Liam pressed the answer button. He shouldn't be surprised about what the lawyer would say,Yet, he found it hard to believe.After exchanging pleasantries, the lawyer went to the point. โYour Grandmother just called. She ordered me to help you process the divorce. Mr. Nash, I've got the papers ready, will you be at home tomorrow?โโI'm busy.โ Liam blurted out. Grandma was fast!Was she serious?โI knowโฆโ the lawyer laughed, as if not believing him. โItโs normal to be nervous. I've got your back, Mr. Nash. Tomorrow, I will come.โSomehow, Liam wished tomorrow never came. The Next Day,He sat inside the study room, staring into nothingness. With so many thoughts bugging his mind, he couldn't get any work done. Since yesterday, the uncertainties only increased. โHereโs your coffee, Mr. Nash.โ Lana dropped the coffee on his desk. She peered at him cautiously. โMr. Nash-โโWhat is it?โโIt's your phone. It has been ringing for a while now.โLiam glanced at
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-25Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 89. A Suitor
โฆAt DG Villa Estates.Haley sat at the dining table, picking at her food, and trying to detect the source of her gloom.What was wrong with her?โAre you sure William Nash is proposing the divorce himself?โ Her brother's voice jolted her. โWhy not?โ Haley murmured. โHis Grandma's orders.โLiam listened to his grandmother more than anyone else. He respected Grandma Lily even more than his parents.So Haley had no doubtโฆ Liam would process the divorce very soon. โDamnit!โ Andrew cursed under his breath. โIs the whole of the Nash Family rotten? That old woman treated you like that.โHaley shrugged. She seriously wasn't in the mood to discuss Liam or the Nash Family. Besides, she was over the shock already, despite the lingering heartbreak of Grandma Lily turning her back to her. So, she asked, โHow's Mum and Dad?โHer brother wanted to reply when the sound of her phone's ringtone halted him. About time!Seeing the strange number flashing on the screen,It could be a call from the
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-26Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 90. Divorce Papers
[Just to put a smile on your face.]That was the single message written on the note, accompanied by a wink emoji. Haley shook her head, smiling. Wasn't Daryl aware that Grandma Lily had asked Liam and her to separate?Would Grandma Lily be pleased to know Daryl was keeping in touch with her? Wouldn't he be labeled as a traitor in his own family?โHaley Woods, what's so funny!?โ Her brother's stern voice jolted her. Haley groaned. โDo you wanna give me a heart attack?โโThey're just simple flowers. Why are you smiling?โ Andrew gave her a scrutinizing look. Then he snatched the note. Reading it, his frown deepened, and he shredded the note. โAre you in love, Haley?โโHell no!โ Haley exclaimed. โDaryl's like my brother-in-law.โโEx-brother-in-law, you mean?โ Andrew raised a brow. Haley rubbed her temples, exasperated. โDonโt be paranoid. Daryl's a member of the Nash Family which places him on my blacklist.โBut Haley wasn't heartless to push Daryl away, Not when he'd been nothin
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-26Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 91. Won't Fall for It
โฆAt DG Jewelry Corp, The Next Day.Sitting on the couch in his office, Liam's eyes were fixed on his phone's screen, anticipation turning into frustration.Why hadn't she replied to him yet?What was keeping her from answering his calls?At least, she could send him a text. Did her phone's battery die down yesterday?Didn't she just cut his call?โSir, here are the reports.โ Joye came inside, holding a huge stack of documents. Liam dropped his phone. โIs Haley in the company?โJoye nodded. โMadam has been working on the design since morning. She's hardworking, Sir.โOh. Somehow relieved, Liam's tensed muscles relaxed. He thought she'd never come. โBy the way, I've wired half of the money to Crystal. They've started working on the jewelry-โโThey?โโI mean, he or she, Sir.โ Liam took the report and flipped through it.Numbers, numbers, numbers. What the hellโฆโDid you send all these to their account!?โ He shouted, unable to control himself. Joye nodded, smiling triumphantly as
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-26Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 92. Can't Tolerate Her
~What was he up to again?Seriously, his actions were beginning to make her wary.What did he even call it? A Separation Certificate?More like a Slavery Certificate!Liam stared at the piece of papers on the floor, his fists clenching, his eyes suddenly flaming.Obviously displeased that she'd torn the document to pieces, he leveled her with a stern gaze. โThis isn't a joke, Haley! Grandma Lily doesn't have to know we're still together!โGrandma Lily again.What exactly did he mean?Haley furrowed her brows, not hiding her confusion. At first, he was apprehensive that the old woman would know about the divorce,Now, he didn't want Grandma Lily to know that they were not fully divorced yet. Wasn't he the weirdest man in existence? โAnd you expect me to be dancing over the moon?โ She asked.Liam nodded promptly. โOf course, Haley. Be grateful I'm making efforts to keep you.โAnd his efforts were commendable. Haley couldn't even bring herself to laugh. She began considering if she
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-28Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 93. Living On The Streets
Haley jolted, her eyes darting around the wide place for the source of the voice.It sounded familiar,Like Daryl's voice. Why would he be here, by the way?Was she imagining things?โBoo!โ Behind her, he exclaimed.Haley jumped in shock, letting out a tiny scream. โAh, you!โโSurprised, huh?โ Daryl winked at her.No! Haley was flabbergasted!The elder brother had become a nightmare and the younger one was about to give her a heart attack.What did she do wrong to deserve this karma?Composing herself, Haley spoke in a normal tone. โI thought you were supposed to be in your new office, instead of doing hide and seek here and scaring the employees.โโThe ceremony is over.โ Daryl smiled. โThe celebration remains.โโHuh?โโI've been waiting for you, Haley.โIn this parking lot?Haley only told him that she'd think about it. Besides, she hadn't agreed to go out with him yet.โShall we?โ Daryl held his car's door open, inviting her inside.Well, what choice did Haley have?She was looki
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-28Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 94. Harm A Customer
Camille alighted from the car with the help of her bodyguard. Holding her huge bump, she hurried towards Haley, her eyes shining with happiness. โFinally, you came.โโUnfortunately, we can't get in.โ Haley smiled, hugging her. โI'm about to leave.โโHell! Who dared stop you from entering!?โ Camille's happiness gave way to anger immediately. She stomped towards the security man, lashing out. โYou see these faces? Never keep them waiting at the door again, or you'll say bye-bye to your job.โโNoted, Mrs. Woods. Please forgive my misconduct.โCamille nodded and returned to where Haley stood. โDone. Now let's go in.โShe hooked her arm around Haley's, leading her inside the beauty parlor.However, Haley sensed something wrong when Lana didn't follow them inside.Glancing back, she found the maid staring with a ghastly expression.โAre you alright?โโMrs. Nash, Th-Thisโฆโ Lana stuttered. โSheโs Camille Woods, Andrew Woods' wife, and the first heiress of the Smiths Family!โOh!Now Haley u
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-28
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Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 224. Epilogue
โฆ~ One Year Later ~When others saw the bright sun of the morning, she could only see the orange sun, gradually fading, giving way to darkness. When there was a storm, people looked forward to the peace and calmness after it, while she only foresaw many more storms looming ahead. She should have been more pessimistic than this,Then she could have at least saved one life. If she hadn't been a coward, hoping that crazy guy would have a little mercy, she wouldn't have fallen for his lies. She'd take the gunshot instead.But no,She'd trusted himโฆ that was her biggest mistake.Darylโs cruelty had been beyond saving. Helping him lure Liam to the occasion was her biggest regret. Maybeโฆ just maybe- if she'd been brave enough, Liam wouldn't have-โMrs. Nash, sorry to interrupt you!โ The secretary barged into the office, snapping her out of her thoughts. โThe Stakeholders' meeting will commence in the next three minutes. Do you need my help getting ready?โHaley sighed. Right, the meeti
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 223. His Biggest Regret
What gibberish was he sputtering?How did he even manage to sneak into the Villa?How did he manage to overpower the bodyguards?After Darylโs last words, he hung up, leaving Liam wondering what the hell that crazy boy was up to again.He mustn't be serious about marrying Haley. Apart from being illegal, it didn't make any sense. What stupid judge would get them married without the consent of one party?Daryl was only trying to irritate him.โSir, is he telling the truth?โ Joye who had probably heard the conversation because Daryl's voice was too loud, blinked rapidly. โIs he going to get married to Madam?โLiam chuckled.That was impossible.Haley would not even agree. โI think this is serious, Sirโฆโ Joye exclaimed. โYour brother is up to no good. Let's go and see.โOf course, Liam was going there.If it meant finding that crazy boy there, why wouldn't he go?Daryl was playing with fire.Kidnapping Haley from the Villa was already a gruesome offense? On his command, the driver tu
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 222. His Sister-in-law
โฆWas this it?Was this the end of the family's reputation? The same questions kept resonating in Liam's mind all day. The company's stocks were crumbling again,Some of the shareholders were pulling out their investments,And the employees were all in a frenzy.Watching the Nash Empire crumble right before his eyes was something he never dreamt about.He'd never for once seen this happening in any of his nightmares.Liam thought he'd left no loose ends. Every source the news would get leaked out, he'd already blocked it.How then did his brother lay his hands on this crucial secret? How the hell did Daryl even escape from the police custody? โHe shouldn't have left the city yet, Mr. Nashโฆโ The Police Chief assured him, โWe are going to find him before the day ends.โThe day was already ending.All Liam wanted was for all this to be over. He'd left the Villa without informing Haley. He could only imagine her anxiety at the moment. Joye reported to him that she called and she d
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 221. Their Reputation
Haley waited at the dining table patiently, her gaze traveling to the doorway now and then. Liam and his assistant must be discussing something important, probably related to work. Well, was it so secretive that they had to discuss it outside?She glanced at the clock.Thirty minutes later, they weren't back yet. Now her mind was troubled.What was taking them so long?What were they even discussing?Liam didn't even wear proper clothing, wouldn't he catch a cold outside? Tapping her fingers impatiently on the desk, Haley stood up. She headed outside the building, looking forward to seeing Liam and his assistant.To her surprise, they weren't there.Even the assistantโs car was gone if he came with any.What was happening?Did they sneak out of the Villa?If not, how could she not have heard any sound?To confirm her thoughts, Haley strode to the security man. โIt's too early and cold, Madamโฆ what are you doing outside?โ Was the first thing the concerned young man asked. Haley
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 220. The Healing Kiss
That explained it all. Was she just lucky or were the heavens by her side? Staring into his eyes, she saw nothing but genuine affection.The affection she'd been searching for ever since she returned. Her instincts never lied, and the feeling was strong.Liam loved her.He never hated her.He was only mad because of the misunderstanding.โBut you gave me a hard time, huh.โ Haley poked at his chest, pouting. However, Liam laughed lightheartedly, taking her wrists in his hands. โBelieve me, I didn't.โRight.He'd planned to do worse. If she hadn't summoned the courage, speaking like a crazy person last night, convinced she was speaking to the air, he'd still regard her as his enemy.Her craziness paid off, and-โI'm sorry.โ Drawing her close by wrapping both arms around her waist, his expression turned sullen. โI shouldn't have treated you that way.โIndeed, she'd been almost broken beyond repair.Amidst the despair, she marveled at where she got the courage to chase him. โIf I fo
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 219. Heard Everything
On entering the living room, however, the woman came to a screeching halt, her eyes popping out of their sockets.Her lips parted like a fishโs, and pointing a trembling finger forward, she shouted, โYou, this silly girl! Why're you with my son!?โHaley's heart dropped to her stomach.Damnit!For some reason, this woman hated her to the core. Even when she visited the mansion, the woman had hollered at and hit her. Wondering what she did wrong, she'd tried to apologize which only intensified her cruel actions towards her. Liam's mother didn't like her.Did she offend her in the past? โI thought you were hitting it off with Lisa already!โ She faced Liam. โWhat are you doing with this wayward psychotic girl? Do you want me to die of a heart attack, Son!?โAs she scolded Liam, the bodyguards dropped the boxes and left. Instinctively, Haley found herself shrinking behind him, hiding her presence.As if caught red-handed in an offensive act, she trembled on her toes, grabbing his arm
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 218. Tried To Kill Him
Haley paused.Then she pulled away with a sigh.Was she supposed to be mad at his words? Did she have the right to?He'd claimed not to love her anymore, but he just touched her.Liam's words might be partially correct. Even though he no longer loved her, at least he was still attracted to her. Lust and loveโฆโYou mean desire?โ She stared at him, hope igniting a spark in her heart.โCall it what you likeโฆโ Liam turned his back to her. โIt doesn't change anything.โBut it might change a lot.The inkling was strong, fuelling her persistence. Haley didn't even know why she was smiling when she should be broken-hearted at the moment.โPatience is key.โShe'd soon have Liam wrapped around her fingers,But what happened a while ago wouldn't repeat itself. Not unless his wound healed. With a last glance at his back, she got down from the bed and headed inside the bathroom.She washed up the blood stains from the shirt and blew it dry with the hair dryer she found. Many minutes later, s
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 217. Still Loved Her!
Haley followed his gaze, checking out the skimpy clothes she wore.The lacey nightwear barely concealed anything, revealing all there was to see. Urgh!She should have gone for a normal shirt and shorts.But in the fit of hunger, the thought about it fled her mind, until-Returning her gaze to his, Haley gulped, taking a cautious step back.Was he this super mad just because she wore something revealing?How the hell did it concern him anyway? โGet changed!โ He snapped, pointing behind him to the stairs.The heck! What did she do wrong again?Infuriated by his actions, Haley balled her fists.Right. She was doing her best to make this dumb man understand that she wasn't in the wrong, yet, he kept giving her a hard time. If ordering her around was his way of intimidation, then he'd failed big time. From the deadly look in his eyes, Haley shuddered insteadโฆBut she maintained a brave front, lifting her chin and meeting his gaze. โAs you wish!โSlowly, she curled her fingers around
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back ย ย ย 216. Hurting Her!
Driven by curiosity and hoping that her mind was just being dramatic, Haley followed them upstairs.When she arrived in the hallway, they were already out of sight.But she heard voicesโฆ from the master's bedroom.Slowing down her footsteps, Haley's heart beat with discomfort as she approached the door. โHey, keep stillโฆโ She laughed. โI promise it won't hurt.โโWho told you I'm scared?โโYou eyes.โโOh, really?โ He laughed. โWatch me-โโNo!โ The lady's gasp echoed. Then she sighed. โYou're so unbelievable, Willโฆ allow a professional to apply it instead.โโIt's no biggie. I'm done.โDone?Done with what?Haley pursed her lips, wishing she could disconnect her hearing from her heart.Why were they laughing together?She never knew that grumpy man knew how to laugh,And she couldn't remain here and continue eavesdropping,She had to see what was going on in there.Liam might catch her, so what?Pushing the door open, Haley stepped inside the room. Behold, Liam sat on the bed, facing t
