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Chapter 6

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"Ms. Wells, I have the evidence."

The private investigator handed me a thick envelope.

I tore it open.

Inside were the fraudulent financial records of Derek's shell company.

There were also payment receipts showing he had bought Candy a car and an apartment.

There were even screenshots from hotel security footage showing the two of them checking in together.

My hands trembled as I looked at the irrefutable proof.

Derek, you really were ruthless.

To make me walk away with nothing, you actually bu
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  • He Chose His Party Girl, Why Is He Crying Now?   Chapter 10

    "Ms. Wells, here's the marketing proposal for next quarter. It's ready for your review."My assistant placed a polished folder on my desk.I nodded, opened the folder, and began reading through it carefully.Three years had passed since that circus of a divorce.After selling the apartment, I used the proceeds as seed money and went back to work. I started my own PR firm.In those three years, I poured every ounce of energy into the business.The company went from barely scraping by to earning a solid reputation in the industry.I was no longer the housewife whose whole life revolved around the stove, pinching pennies over every grocery bill.I was Natalie Wells, founder and CEO."The proposal is thorough, but the budget needs trimming."I circled a few items with a red pen and handed it back."Right away, Ms. Wells. I'll have the strategy team revise it."She took the folder and left the office.I leaned back in my chair and rubbed my aching temples.My phone buzzed on the desk.It wa

  • He Chose His Party Girl, Why Is He Crying Now?   Chapter 9

    "Ms. Wells, here's the latest appraisal for your property."The real estate agent handed me a folder with a polished smile.I took it and skimmed the contents.The apartment that had housed over a decade of my marriage was now listed for sale.I never wanted to set foot in a place steeped in such sickening memories again."Sell it quickly. I can come down a little on price, but I'll only accept an all-cash offer."The agent nodded. "Absolutely. It's a great location. We'll have a buyer in no time."After handling the apartment, I went to the prison where Derek was being held.Derek had been sentenced to five years.Through the glass partition, he looked ten years older than he had in the courtroom.His once immaculate hair was now a buzz cut, threaded with gray.He picked up the phone. His hand was shaking."Natalie... you came to see me."His voice was so hoarse it was barely audible.I watched him, expressionless."I just wanted to see what you look like now. A pathetic, beaten-down

  • He Chose His Party Girl, Why Is He Crying Now?   Chapter 8

    "This court hereby rules on the divorce petition filed by the plaintiff, Natalie Wells, against the defendant, Derek Harper..."The judge's solemn voice echoed through the courtroom.I sat at the plaintiff's table and watched Derek on the other side with calm, steady eyes.He was gaunt, almost unrecognizable. His eyes were sunken, his jaw dark with stubble, and every trace of his former arrogance was gone."The defendant, Derek Harper, engaged in adultery and the deliberate concealment and transfer of marital assets during the marriage."The ruling is as follows: the divorce petition of the plaintiff, Natalie Wells, is granted."All assets transferred by the defendant shall be returned in full to the plaintiff."Given the defendant's misconduct, all remaining marital property, including the apartment and savings, is awarded to the plaintiff, Natalie Wells."The defendant, Derek Harper, shall walk away from the marriage with nothing."The gavel came down. It was final.I let out a long,

  • He Chose His Party Girl, Why Is He Crying Now?   Chapter 7

    "Mom, help me! The police arrested me!"On the final night of the three-day deadline, I got a desperate call from Crystal.Her voice was thick with terror and despair.My heart seized."Crystal, where are you? What happened?""I'm at the South Precinct... Candy took me to a bar, and then... then everything went wrong..."Crystal was sobbing so hard she could barely get the words out.I grabbed a cab and rushed to the station.Outside the interview room, I found Derek, who had arrived just as frantically.When he saw me, he latched on like I was his last hope."Natalie, thank God you're here! You have to do something. Save Crystal!"I regarded him coldly."What happened?"Derek stammered and couldn't string together a coherent answer.An officer came over, giving us a stern look."Are you Crystal Harper's parents?"What kind of parenting is this? Your daughter's about to take the SATs, and you let her go to a place like that!"She may have been involved in a bar fight and used illegal d

  • He Chose His Party Girl, Why Is He Crying Now?   Chapter 6

    "Ms. Wells, I have the evidence."The private investigator handed me a thick envelope.I tore it open.Inside were the fraudulent financial records of Derek's shell company.There were also payment receipts showing he had bought Candy a car and an apartment.There were even screenshots from hotel security footage showing the two of them checking in together.My hands trembled as I looked at the irrefutable proof.Derek, you really were ruthless.To make me walk away with nothing, you actually built this entire scheme.I delivered the evidence to Mr. Crawford immediately.After reviewing everything, Mr. Crawford smiled with satisfaction."Ms. Wells, with this evidence, we can not only recover your share of the marital assets,"we can also make him pay for concealing assets and committing adultery."I exhaled deeply. The weight that had been crushing my chest for so long finally began to lift.The next morning at ten, I arrived at the courthouse right on time.Derek and Candy were alread

  • He Chose His Party Girl, Why Is He Crying Now?   Chapter 5

    "You think your little scheme was foolproof?"I fought through the searing pain in my palm and stared Derek down."That $150,000. You really think you can wave it away with the word 'investment'?"A flicker of unease crossed Derek's face, but he composed himself quickly."I told you it's an investment. If you don't believe me, go ahead and check."Do whatever you want. This divorce is happening."I didn't waste my breath arguing.I turned, went into the bedroom, and packed my personal belongings as fast as I could.As I dragged my suitcase to the front door, Crystal suddenly stepped in my path."Mom, are you really leaving?"For the first time, something like panic flickered in her eyes.I looked at this girl I had carried for nine months and raised for eighteen years."Crystal, you're on your own now."I pushed past her and walked out of that place I had once called home without looking back.The day after I moved into a rental apartment, I called a divorce attorney, Michael Crawford.

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