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CHAPTER FIFTY EIGHT
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THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER FIFTY NINE
Courtney looked at me with a glimmer of hope in her eyes. "Really? Of course I'm open to anything at this point."I glanced around, trying to make sure no one else would hear our conversation as I didn't want anyone to know that I gave her this idea "Well, we are all part of that married women's club, right? And I bet between all of us, we have enough skills to put together a decent meal, so why not just prove to them all what we can do."Courtney's eyes widened as she take in my suggestion. "You mean... we could cook everything ourselves?"I nodded, warming to my own idea. "Exactly. We could divide into teams, each handling different dishes. It wouldn't be too overwhelming that way, and just think how impressed everyone would be. No idle daughters-in-law here! And I also want to impress Kingsley's parents."A slow smile spread across Courtney's face as she slowly took in my idea, liking it. "Ariel, that's... that's brilliant! We could really pull this off, couldn't we?""Absolutely,"
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-09-27THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER SIXTY
For a split second, I was sure this was it. That this was the end. But the searing pain that I expected didn't pierce through me as she shot her rifle; I felt nothing. Instead, I heard a thud behind me. Opening my eyes, I turned my head slightly and saw the deer that I wanted to shoot earlier had been shot to the ground, not five feet from where I stood.My face felt cold, drained of all color as I breathed out in relief. I just stood at the same spot as my body was still trembling uncontrollably from the shock. Turning back to Ashley, I saw she had lowered her rifle, and I could see that wicked smile still playing on her lips."What's wrong, Ariel?" she asked, her voice dripping with mocking concern. "Did you think I was going to shoot you? I was just trying to get that deer beside you. Silly girl."My fists clenched at my sides as rage bubbled up beneath the fear I had felt earlier. How dare she? How dare she toy with me like this? But before I could find my voice, Ashley turned on
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-09-28THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER SIXTY ONE
LANCE'S POV***FLASH BACK***For some reason, since I had gotten married to Maya, it seemed like luck had woven itself into my life. Good things just kept coming my way and it's as if her presence in my life had turned everything around. Not only was she kind-hearted and beautiful in her own way, but Maya radiated a charm that felt almost magical which just keep in drawing me to her despite the fact that I still long ofr Ashley. She brought a sense of peace and joy which I thought I could only get with Ashley, and I couldn't wait to share todayโs news with her.I drummed my fingers on my knee, staring out the car window as the cityscape blurred by. I just couldn't wait any longer to get home soon and break the news to her. I had just secured a multi-million-dollar deal which I had never imagined that I would be able to get. I even lost hope on it when I found out that I was competing against many best in the industry and Iโd been tense for weeks. But Maya, with her unwavering belief,
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-10-25THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER SIXTY TWO
***MAYA'S POV***The memory of that night came flooding back, gripping my heart with a familiar ache. I could hardly believe that one fleeting encounter not long after my marriage had been the turning point, the reason Lance had grown distant, cold, and unfeeling to me all those years. Heโd had countless opportunities to confront me, to question my intentions for what I did. But instead, heโd chosen the silence which brings nothing but destruction into our marriage. I remembered clearly, It was that same day when everything shifted and Lance stopped defending me from his family whenever they mistreated me. The man I was talking to that night was Marlow, one of my cousin Alexandraโs friends. I hadnโt seen him in years and had no reason to seek him out but when I been was about to enter the mall, I accidentally bumped into him with one of his girlfriend, and to my dismay, he wouldnโt leave me alone after telling his girlfriend to leave. He began to followed me everywhere, even as I
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-10-27THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER SIXTY THREE
*****ASHLEY'S POV**** "No, don't carry that. We wonโt be needing it,โ I said, waving Hilda away from the box of shrimp. "Why not? Shrimps areโฆ" "My dad's allergic to shrimp. Even smallest quantity of it can be fatal to him. So we have to avoid it," I explained, cutting her off with a shake of my head. โOh! Got it.โ She dropped it quickly and picked up a box of fresh vegetables instead. I carried the last box of ingredients from the car, lugging it toward the outdoor kitchen area which has been set up under the canopy of oak trees. As we walked towards there, a small smile play at my lips as I didn't see that bitch face around here. She would not be joining me in cooking and that brought nothing but satisfaction to me as I knew she was planning something under her sleeves which was why she approached Courtney earlier. Actually I saw her talking before Courtney suddenly called everyone and suggested this. Brittany was usually easygoing and has never for once taken such inter
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-01THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER SIXTY FOUR
I never believe that there's always a happy ending after a sad and bad begining but now ... .I do as I was now experiencing mine. I've decided to let all goโฆeverything that hurt me, everything that made me cry, Iโve decided to it go and just seek my own happiness.Seeing Ashley in that condition last time, made me think rethink about what I was doing. Iโve been gradually turning into a monster all in the name of revenge. I couldn't believe that I tried to kill an innocent man because of the mistake of his daughter. And the way Ashley reacted when she was almost hit by her brother, clearly shows that she was once abused either by him or someone else.Deep down the dark heart of all monsters, there's always a reason for their evil actโฆ.or always someone that drove them to the path of evilness. Now Iโve decided to let them be..they are free to enjoy their marriage while I also live my own lifeโฆwith my daughter.Standing in front of a mirror, I looked at my own reflection with a bright sm
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-02THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER SIXTY FIVE
The faint blue light of dawn seeped through the worn curtains, casting a soft glow over the cramped space. It's now morning. I let out a small yawn as I leaned back into my chair, stretching my neck and then my arms. I felt a little ache from the several hours I had spent hunched over my computer. Knowing that I didn't have much more time left, I resumed my job. My fingers hovered over the keyboard, trembling slightly from fatigue. It's an all-nighter, again and the deadline for me was just in a few minutes. Life as a content editor isn't that easy especially if you had an inconsiderate client who gave you just a day to complete her job.If not because the pay was nice, I definitely wouldn't have accepted itโฆ.no, even if it wasn't, I think I needed to accept it because right nowโฆ.I'm broke. And we need some cash for this month's feeding. So no matter how rude my clients are, I have no other options than to endure it all.A soft knock sounded, followed by the door creaking open. My ha
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-03THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER SIXTY-SIX
We both say it at the same time. Bella raised her gaze and looked at me feeling apologetic. โNo, I'm the one that is wrong. I'm not supposed to raise my voice at you when you are confiding in me.โ Gently touching her cheeks, โ I'm really sorry.โโ I'm also sorry. I shouldn't have talked about my dad.โโNo no, sweetheart. It's good you talk about it. It's just that โฆyou know your mom doesn't like talking about him? So that's why I was a bit worked up. I'm really sorry.โ I apologize. โIt's alright, Miss Ariel. I'm not angry at you.โโ Do you really want to see your father? why?โ I asked She was hesitant a little, โ Not really. Just wanted to ask why he did that to us. Why he abandoned mom and I. I wanted to asked him that.โโ Bellaโฆโโ But now I don't want to know again.โ A smile tucked the corner of her lip. โ I'm alright with you two.โ With that she went to the dinning but I knew that she wasn't alright but just trying to because of what I did.I sighed heavily as I knew that I real
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THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย EPILOGUE 2
Kingsley could not help but chuckle as he lifted his head away from Lysolโs shoulder and took his hand into his, intertwining their fingers. โYou see, Dad, Iโve become a bird.โโA what?โ His father sounded thoroughly unimpressed.โA bird,โ Kingsley repeated. โIโve spread my wings, taken flight. And now, Iโm soaring through the skies, traveling the world around freeโฆโA deep, frustrated sigh came through the speaker. โKingsley, enough of this nonsense. Come back home. You have responsibilities!โKingsley hummed in amusement. โResponsibilities? Oh, you mean the empire? Donโt worry about that. I'm sure you have everything under controlโฆ just like you always have.โHis father sighed heavily, realizing that Kingsley had made up his mind.โOkay, Iโve given you my blessings. You are free to do whatever you want. Even if you want to hold a grand wedding with him, I will organize it right away. So come back.โKingsley smiled. โReally?โโYes, I will do it. In fact, I will make sure that your we
THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย EPILOGUE 1
~~~~AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW~~~~After a long trial.After alot of heartbreaks, losses, and even pains, Lance and Maya finally found their way back to love.And in six months' time, Maya would welcome their second child, a new addition to their small but blossoming family.And today, beneath the watchful eyes of many guests who were invited from all across the globe, they would make another vow to spend forever together.Lance could be seen at the altar, dressed in a white suit with a neat black bow tie, sitting at his collar. A small flower was pinned to his suit. His hair was neatly styled, not a strand out of place but his usual charm was replaced with something deeperโan overwhelming anticipation that made his hands slightly sweaty, and he kept rubbing them together.Behind him was Kingsley, his best man.Oh no, it wasnโt Henry but Kingsley.Lance had asked Kingsley to be his best man. And Henry, of course, could be seen sitting in the front row with his arms folded over his chest.
THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE
I blinked. โYouโre quitting? Why?โThen Diana hesitated, her eyes darting toward Lance, who was on the ground, for a brief second before looking down. I could see something like embarrassment on her face.โIโฆ I just think itโs best if I go.โI frowned. โNo, thatโs not a real answer. I asked why you suddenly want to leave. You told your fans and everyone that you were volunteering for six months, and youโve hardly even spent two weeks. Now youโre leaving?โShe smiled weakly. โYes, thatโs true. Itโs just that I need to do some things for myself too. Please donโt take it personally. I actually came here to create a good impression on my fans, but nowโฆ I have realized many thingsโฆโThen she burst into tears, using her hand to wipe them away as they streamed down. I just watched with my mouth open.She then bowed her head. โI am truly sorry. Really, really sorry. I promise never to do that again. In fact, I will never cross your path again,โ she said quickly.โHuh? Sorry about what? Why a
THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FOUR
The workshop was at the back of the orphanage's main building. It was a small house built for storing things, but Lance decided to make use of it as a workshop. Lance made small chairs and tables for the kids and he also made swings and so many things around here with the use of wood. They were all amazing. Had no idea he had that in him. But what I like most when heโs doing his job here is when he's shirtless and working. I giggled at the thought of that.I liked watching him cut the woods as he looked so hot during that timeโhis hair falling over his face as he rise and fall, picking things up. His abs. And sweat streaming down his well-chiseled body as he focused on his workโฆ I loved it all.As I wanted to enter the workshop, I saw the flowers planted outside. So I walked closer and picked some, hanging around my hair and putting some behind my ears.Stepping inside, I saw Lance picking up a bottle of water from the freezer. He opened it and began to drink, turning around at th
THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY THREE
We were in the middle of gisting when a horrible wave of nausea hit me. It crawled up my throat like a monster trying to escape.I quickly covered my mouth, trying to hold it in, but it was like my stomach was flipping itself inside out.โMaya, are you alright? Should I get you some water?โ Morgan asked in a concerned tone as she quickly stood up from the bed, trying to get some water.โNo, it's fine,โ I said, stopping her. โIt's just something I have been feeling for a while now, but it's temporary.โTaking her seat back, she asked, โAre you sure you are alright now?โI nodded fast. โYeah, yeah. Iโm totally fine. I justโโBut before I could finish my words, it happened again, and this time, it was stronger.I covered my mouth with one hand and used the other hand to hit my chest, trying to make it stop, but it wasn't stopping.โI think I need to call someone. You need to go to the hospital as you definitely don't seem okay.โMorgan turned again to call someone, but I wasn't able to h
THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY TWO
I listened as she slowly began to tell me how her mother-in-law and sister-in-laws were treating her the same way she and her mother had treated me when I was married to Lance. And she had two sister-in-laws. Twins.No matter what she did, it was never enough for the three of them. They insulted her for every single mistake, criticized her for every bad thing that happened to her husbandโeven if it was his job that had problemsโand always made her feel like she wasnโt good enough. Every bad thing and misfortune that happened to her husband was blamed on her.โAt first, I thought I could handle it." She continued. "That as long as I was good to them and made them happy, they would like me more and stop treating me like that,โ she let out a bitter laugh. โSo whenever they were angry, I would buy them expensive gifts like designer bags and shoes, just to appease them.And for a while, it worked. They smiled and all started acting nice. But then they always wanted more. But after sometim
THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ONE
SIX MONTHS LATER ~~~MAYAโS POV~~~ Looking up into the sky, I used my hand to cover my eyes as the warm morning sun shone on me. Seeing the sky so clear and bright, I think today will be very, very great. Something good is going to happen. I smiled and then continued my work, which was spreading the freshly washed bedspread on the rope. It is a weekend thing for meโor should I say for every woman in this orphanageโand I like doing it as it gives me time to think, to breathe, and at the same time, to watch Bella while working. I wasnโt the only one washing the entire bedspread alone in this orphanage, as we had other women who were employed and those who also came to volunteer for a few days. Some even spent months with us, helping with the kids and other work in the orphanage. The orphanage was always lively and busy, especially in the mornings when all the kids woke up at the same time. It was filled with the sounds of children running down from each of their rooms, having morni
THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY
The hall was quiet, filled with the soft murmurs of people talking in hushed voices. The only loud sounds were the occasional sniffle or the rustling of fabric as someone shifted uncomfortably in their seat.A few candles flickered near the large framed photo of Mia, casting shadows on her smiling face. It almost made it look as if she was watching us.But she wasnโtโshe was right in front of all of usโฆ in the coffin.I took a deep breath as I looked around from where I was standing. I just wished that this would end soon and that all these passing storms would go with it.There were few people here, as the burial was private. Mayaโs parents were seated in the front row on the left side, with Bella sitting between them.Kingsley also came with Lysol.Henry was also here, but the monkey could be seen leaning against the wall at the back of the hall, arguing with his client. He couldn't even spare time to pay respect to the dead.Betsy sat with Maya in the front row, in the middle of th
THE RETURN OF THE DIVORCED BILLIONAIRE HEIRESSย ย ย CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE
~~~~LANCE'S POV~~~~I stood in front of the mirror, wearing my tie while also looking at Maya's figure on the bed. I sighed heavily as the black suit I was wearing felt heavier than it should.Maybe because today wasnโt just any other day but the day we were laying Mia to rest. And as much as I wanted to be strong, I couldnโt shake the weight pressing against my chest because Mia's death had caused a lot of damage to my familyโboth to Maya and to Bella.Maya had completely changed in ways I couldn't understand. It was as if she carried a guilt too heavy for her to bear, and she wouldnโt talk to me or anyone about it. If she wasn't sitting on the balcony and gazing out into empty space, she would be staring at or holding Miaโs picture, pressing it tightly to her chest as if letting go of it would mean letting go of Mia.And no matter what I did to bring her to her senses and make her understand that we were losing Bella, she just wouldn't come to her right mind. I am the one trying to
