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Can You Afford To?

Author: Jarish143
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At that moment, Jenna felt an unexpected intensity in Chris's demeanor, a stark departure from the carefree young man she had known just two years ago. It was as if he had transformed into a more sophisticated version of himself, a master of his destiny. Jenna found herself entangled in his gaze, lost in contemplation.

"He's not the same frivolous young master as he was two years ago," she thought, her mind racing to make sense of the shift.

Panicking, Jenna quickly gathered her composure, determined not to reveal her inner turmoil. She had experienced the whirlwind of love before and had no intention of getting caught up in it again, no matter how tempting it might be.

"Avila, you're getting better at coaxing women now, huh?" she teased, trying to deflect attention from her unease.

Chris, slightly taken aback, chuckled and took a step back. "No one else is qualified enough for me to coax."

Jenna raised an eyebrow teasingly, "Right... If your girlfriends lined up, they could probably
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    Rex’s steps were heavy and quick as he followed Jenna down the dim corridor behind the grand banquet hall. His thoughts raced faster than his feet—his chest tightening with the weight of her words, the fury in her voice still echoing in his mind.“Jenna,” he called out. “Wait.”She stopped, back straight, head high, refusing to turn around. The hallway was quiet, save for the distant music and laughter from the gala.Rex took a breath and stepped closer. “Please… just listen to me.”Jenna slowly turned, her eyes sharp and cold. “Listen to what, Mr. Hidalgo?” she said, each word laced with ice. “More insults? More accusations? Or maybe another reminder that I’m an embarrassment to your reputation?”“No!” he exclaimed, his voice cracking. “That’s not what I meant. I—I was trying to protect you, Jenna.”“Protect me?” Jenna scoffed, her voice rising. “You said that already. And I asked you then—when did you ever protect me?”Rex’s breath caught in his throat. Her words struck deep, like a

  • The Wealthy Divorcee   Protect Me?

    Marcus raised his eyebrows and glanced at Rex, then shook his head. "How could I possibly imagine becoming in-laws with you? My daughter certainly doesn't deserve such an exceptional man like Rex Hidalgo."Old Master Hidalgo paused, his smile faltering briefly, then chuckled awkwardly. "Speaking of which, the Anderson Empire really took a hit from that woman's scandalous background, didn't it? The stock market even stirred because of her."Marcus's expression darkened. His eyes narrowed with thinly veiled contempt, but Old Master Hidalgo remained oblivious to the tension growing with every word he uttered.Meanwhile, on the second floor of the banquet hall, Alice tugged on Elena's sleeve and leaned in. "Did you really see her clearly? Why would Jenna be here at this time?"Elena let out an irritated sigh. "I told you already. It was her. My mom and I both saw her in the washroom. She even slapped both of us like she's some kind of queen."Alice's eyes widened. "Slapped you? She actual

  • The Wealthy Divorcee   We Might Become In-Laws

    Dianne and Elena froze in place, staring at Jenna as though she were a ghost risen from the dead."You! How did you get in here?" Dianne demanded, her expression twisting in disbelief. She was absolutely convinced that Jenna would never dare show her face after being "kicked out" of the Anderson Empire. Her voice trembled, but her words were sharp. "Did you sneak in? Do you have no shame at all?"Jenna tilted her head slightly, a calm, amused smile gracing her lips. "Why would I need to sneak into my family's event, Mrs. Hidalgo?"Elena scoffed and crossed her arms. "You're nothing but a social-climbing disgrace, Jenna. You probably faked your way in here. Everyone knows you're done for. The Andersons kicked you out, remember? You're a joke."Jenna stepped closer, her heels clicking authoritatively against the marble tiles. Her eyes locked onto Elena's with deadly calm. "Oh, I remember. But it seems you're the only one laughing. And honestly, the sound of your voice is starting to rui

  • The Wealthy Divorcee   Did I Disappoint You?

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  • The Wealthy Divorcee   It Would Be a Revelation

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  • The Wealthy Divorcee   We Are Invited

    Jenna sat silently by the window, her eyes lost in the blur of passing clouds outside. The phone call earlier had left her shaken—not because of Rex, but because it brought back everything she had buried deep inside. The years she spent with him resurfaced like a bitter storm.He never treated her like a wife. Never once did she feel the warmth or pride of being his partner. To the Hidalgos, she was nothing more than a vessel—a walking blood bank, valuable only for what she could give, not for who she was.She had no noble background. No powerful family name to rely on. No formal degree to flaunt. And certainly, in their eyes, no class. She was just a lowly peasant that Rex brought home like a stray animal.Even when she rose to power, became Vice President of the Anderson Empire, when she shared business ventures with Alexa and became a celebrated figure in the fashion world—even then—they only saw the worthless housewife they labeled her as from the beginning. A nobody who somehow w

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