LOGINOnce, Ethan called Ava useless and unlovable. After the divorce, she became everything he could never reach. Now an elite lawyer, world leading doctor, and skilled hacker, Ava has no interest in second chances, especially not with the man who broke her. He begs. He grovels. He wants her back. Ava has only one answer: Get lost, ex-husband.
View MoreThe clock on the wall ticked softly, each second slicing into the silence like a blade.
Dinner had long gone cold. The lights in the villa glowed warmly, but there was no warmth left inside it only emptiness and expectation. Ava Hilton sat upright at the dining table, her back straight, her hands folded neatly in her lap. She hadn’t touched her food. She already knew she wouldn’t be able to swallow a single bite tonight. At last, the front door opened. Ethan Woods finally came home. The sound of his leather shoes against the marble floor echoed sharply, announcing his presence before he even stepped into the dining room. Ava didn’t look up right away. She didn’t need to. She knew that cold, impatient aura too well. He didn’t greet her. Instead, he strode forward and slammed a document onto the table. Smack! The sound was loud, decisive, final. Ava’s gaze slowly lifted. The words Divorce Agreement were printed boldly across the top of the papers. Ethan’s voice followed, indifferent and cruel. “Your cousin is awake.” Her fingers twitched slightly. “And I’ve already promised her,” he continued, his tone sharp, “that she’ll be the only Mrs. Woods in her lifetime. Ava, it’s time to sign. We’re getting a divorce.” There it was. Even though Ava had prepared herself for this moment ever since her cousin regained consciousness a month ago, hearing the words spoken aloud still felt like a knife twisting into her chest. She looked at him carefully, at the man she had loved for three years, the man she had devoted herself to completely. Her lips curved into a bitter smile. “You still don’t believe me?” she asked quietly. Ethan let out a sneer, his eyes filled with disdain. “Believe you?” He laughed coldly. “You’ve always been greedy and vain. Why should I believe anything you say?” He tapped the document impatiently. “Don’t make me repeat myself. Sign it. I’ll leave this villa to you. Consider it my parting gift.” Ava’s eyes flickered with mockery. A gift? Did he really think he was being generous? She picked up the divorce agreement slowly. Ethan’s signature was already written neatly at the bottom, bold and decisive just like his decision to erase her from his life. For a brief moment, Ava’s breath caught. Her vision blurred, warmth gathering in her eyes. But only for a moment. She blinked, forcing the tears back, and lifted her head again. “Did Grandma agree?” she asked. Ethan’s gaze darkened. “What makes you think Grandma can protect you forever?” His words were merciless. “You know exactly why we got married in the first place. Ava, don’t be greedy. If you push your luck, I’ll only hate you more.” Ava chuckled softly. “Hate?” she repeated. “And more hatred? Is there really a difference?” Ethan’s expression turned fierce. “Ava!” She reached for the pen. “Fine,” she said calmly. “I’ll sign.” There was no hesitation in her movements only finality. Since her cousin woke up, Ava had received countless messages. Photos. Videos. Intimate moments between Ethan and her cousin, shared without shame, without restraint. They wanted each other. So what’s the point of clinging to this marriage? Ava’s eyes skimmed the agreement one last time. When she reached the clause stating that Ethan would gift her the villa, she paused. Then she crossed it out. Ethan’s brows furrowed. “What are you doing?” Ava ignored him and signed her name with clean, elegant strokes. With that single signature, her three year marriage officially ended. She slid the papers back across the table. “Give me an hour,” she said evenly. “I’ll pack my things and leave.” Ethan stared at her. “The villa is yours. You don’t need to move out.” Ava looked at him then, really looked at him and smiled faintly. “I don’t need it,” she replied. “You lived here.” She paused, her voice soft but deadly. “So it’s dirty.” “Ava!” She didn’t bother responding. She turned away, calm and composed, and gently but firmly pushed Ethan out of the room, shutting the door behind him. An hour later, Ava came downstairs with a single suitcase. The villa was silent. Ethan was already gone. Her gaze landed on a small velvet box resting on the console table. She opened it slowly, revealing a Rolex watch, sleek, expensive, flawless. It was the birthday gift she had prepared for him. Now, it felt laughable. Without hesitation, Ava walked to the trash can. Splat. The watch worth over a million disappeared among discarded paper and plastic. She exhaled slowly. Three years of love. Three years of sacrifice. All wasted. From now on, she told herself, I’ll live only for myself. Ava walked out of the villa, hailed a taxi, and gave the driver an address. Her own villa. She had bought it years ago, long before she became Mrs. Woods. Yet she had never lived there not once. When she arrived, the servants were stunned. They quickly lined up, bowing respectfully. “Welcome home, Mrs. Woods.” Ava set her suitcase down and sank onto the couch, exhaustion finally washing over her. She rubbed her temples gently. “From now on,” she said calmly, “I’m no longer Mrs. Woods. Just call me Ms. Hilton.” The title she once cherished now sounded like mockery. The servants didn’t dare question her. They bowed again and quietly retreated. Ava went upstairs, closed the bedroom door behind her, and picked up her phone. She dialed a familiar number. “How are you?” she asked. There was a brief pause on the other end before Rebecca Moore nearly screamed. “What the hell?! You actually called me? Do you know how rare that is?” “I got divorced,” Ava said calmly. “From now on, I’ll prioritize my career. I’ll listen to you.” Silence. Then...“WHAT?!” Rebecca nearly lost her mind. “Are you serious? Ava, you gave up everything for that man! Three years! You walked away from your career to be a full-time housewife and now you’re divorced?! Is this some kind of joke?” Rebecca Ava’s assistant and one of the few people who knew her secret. Because Ava Hilton wasn’t just a former housewife. She was also Aurora A legendary lawyer. There was a saying circulating online: If Iris is second, then first place doesn’t exist. Countless lawyers trembled at the mere mention of her name. As Rebecca struggled to process the news, Ava’s voice remained calm. “Has anyone been looking for me recently?” she asked. “Any interesting cases?” Rebecca hesitated, then spoke carefully. “There is one. The f*e is astronomical. But no one dares to take it.” She paused. “And you… you really shouldn’t take it either.” Ava’s lips curved slightly. “Oh?” she said, her interest piqued.“Of course not.” Sebastian chortled softly. He tapped the brake and smoothly slid into the right lane. As the car slowed, he glanced once more in the direction Ethan’s car had disappeared, then turned right at the intersection without hesitation. Ava had no intention of continuing the conversation. Sebastian, however, carried it effortlessly, speaking about trivial things—traffic, the city at night, the weather as if nothing of significance had happened. She listened politely but kept her responses brief. When they finally reached her manor Ava turned toward him. “Thank you, Mr. King, for sending me home,” she said calmly. Sebastian smiled warmly, as if he had expected nothing else. “Don’t mention it. It’s late—head on in. Give me a ring if you ever need anything.” Ava nodded and stepped out of the car. Sebastian didn’t drive away immediately. He narrowed his eyes slightly, watching her retreating figure as she walked toward the entrance, posture straight, steps steady. An enig
Emily pretended not to notice Ava and Sebastian standing nearby. She wrapped her arms around Ethan's shoulders, her fingers curling lightly against the fabric of his coat. Her voice softened as she spoke, deliberately lowering it, lacing it with helplessness. “Ethan,” she said gently, a small laugh slipping from her lips, “it was just a little trip. I’m fine. I can walk on my own if you put me down.” She even giggled, as if the situation were almost embarrassing rather than serious. Ethan didn’t slow his steps. “Let’s get you checked first,” he replied calmly. There was no hesitation. No argument. He carried her toward the exit without sparing a single glance in Ava and Sebastian direction, even though they were only a few feet away. Ava watched silently. As expected, she thought. Emily is still the most important person to him. Fate had an odd sense of irony. No matter how much Ava tried to avoid these moments, she always seemed to be present when Ethan chose Emily again a
Elsewhere, Ethan returned to his room in a state of agitation he couldn’t quite name. He pulled a cigarette from the pack and lit it, then another, then another. Chain-smoking. Previously, out of respect for Emily, he had always made a point of never smoking around her. Tonight? It was the furthest thing from his mind. Emily sat stiffly on the couch, watching him with growing unease. She considered herself a calm person—emotionally steady, patient. But right now, her heart was in chaos. She could feel it clearly. Ethan was concerned about Ava.. That realization alone was enough to make her chest tighten painfully. Emily took a deep breath, but it went down the wrong way. She choked slightly and began to cough. Ethan glanced at her instinctively. Without saying a word, he walked over and snuffed out the cigarette. Emily panicked. “I—I’m fine, Ethan,” she said quickly. “I just choked a little. It wasn’t because of your smoking. Go ahead, don’t mind me.” T
As Ava walked down the corridor, her steps unhurried, she caught movement out of the corner of her eye. A figure darted past. Even though it disappeared quickly, Ava recognized it immediately from the color of the dress alone. Emily.. A faint smirk curved Ava’s lips. She continued on as if nothing had happened and returned to her private lounge. Inside, Sebastian looked up from his seat the moment she entered. He studied her expression—calm, unruffled, almost relaxed and smiled. “What took you so long?” he asked casually. Ava pulled out a chair and sat down gracefully. “I saw a fly,” she replied lightly, “and spent some time trying to get rid of it.” At that exact moment, Ethan passed by the doorway outside. He heard her words. His expression darkened further. Sebastian raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. “Ethan came looking for you, huh?” Ava didn’t answer. She didn’t need to. Her silence said everything. Sebastian leaned back slightly, studying her


















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