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Chapter 147: The Uninvited Guest
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2026-03-01 14:51:33
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[Lily’s Perspective]I was furious.The board’s emergency meeting didn’t go nearly as well as I had hoped. I thought the outcome was clear cut. Alice’s dismissal was a certainty; surely, they were just going through the motions to make it official.That is, until David threw in his support in favor of his former wife.It felt like a public slap in the face for me.What was that all about? He had the ideal opportunity to avenge his losses, to show her that he was still in control of her future, despite her victory with the divorce.And he blew it.And on top of David’s refusal to ruin Alice’s career, I’ve suffered yet another disappointment from someone I thought I could trust.Why couldn’t Zorro have done the job right?I gave him enough ammunition, and all he could come up with was some vague innuendo that Alice had stolen someone else’s work – nothing that would stand up to serious scrutiny.True, he has been busy spreading the rumor to any publication that would listen. With his co
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The Perfect Wife Walked Away Chapter 202: The Truth Will Surface
[Alice’s POV]While the outcome of the board’s vote fell in my favor, to my im·mense relief, still I felt disturbed.Lily’s blatantly provocative behavior when we arrived for the meeting, with smug smiles and cutting comments, shouldn’t bother me yet it still managed to rattle me.Even though she had achieved her goal to destroy my marriage and get David all to herself, still she clearly harbored a toxic animosity toward me.When Lily pointedly accused me of plagiarism and declared that my conduct was shameful, I was beyond furious. How dare she try to shame me!Her behavior was disgraceful, acting as if it had already been proven that I had stolen someone else’s work. And this coming after her concerted campaign to steal my husband. Now, she wants to join others trying to frame me for unethical practices, with no shred of proof.I had hoped that, with the end of my marriage, the healing could begin. I didn’t want to keep battling her at every turn. Why couldn’t we just leave the past
The Perfect Wife Walked Away Chapter 201: Personal Assistant For Life
[Lily’s POV]When David’s personal assistant took leave for six months, I saw my opportunity. I grabbed at the chance to work closer with him, to become indispensable, to entwine myself further into his life.Besides, I had finished redecorating the villa and needed a new interest.“David,” I tried, after plying him with his favorite whiskey. “With Sylvia off to the Himalayas for heavens knows how long, you’re going to need an interim secretary.”David sat back in his leather armchair, looking relaxed for a change. He glanced at me.“Well, that’s true. Why?”“So…” I began, “I would like to volunteer. I mean, you wouldn’t even have to pay me! You know I have an active mind, I’m totally loyal to you, and I need a new challenge.”I thought, after all, how hard could it be? Booking flights, taking notes, making sure he didn’t skip lunch.He appraised me for a moment. Took a couple of thoughtful sips. I kept quiet, letting him consider the possibility.“You only have a medical background,
The Perfect Wife Walked Away Chapter 200: One For The Board
[Alice’s POV]Adam collected me from the lab, later in the week. The institute’s board of directors had called an emergency meeting. They were wasting no time in acting on the mounting pressure.“Let’s go, Alice. Time for a showdown,” he said, trying to smile. Trying to lighten the gravity of the situation for me.But it didn’t work. I was terribly worried. Everything I had fought so hard for, was on the line.On our way there, I said, “But I haven’t been invited to attend the meeting, Adam. I mean, I’m not on the board.”“Maybe not, but I am. And with you being a major shareholder, I have invited you to accompany me.”“Do you think David will be there?” I asked.“I expect so. He’s still a director.”We exchanged meaningful glances. David could hardly be expected to go against any vote of the board.When we entered the institute’s boardroom, I got a shock.David was already there.And so was Lily!I was speechless but Adam dove right in.“What is she doing here?” he demanded, his expr
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