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Preston let out a mocking laugh that made his mother flinch. He walked over to the liquor cabinet, pouring himself a drink with steady hands, and he repeated, “Soulmate?Mom, a Cartwright without the Cartwright fortune is just a girl with an expensive education and zero leverage.Vivica doesn’t have a penny to her name anymore since her family threw her out. I am not sacrificing my entire life for a homeless mistress.She is a liability, Mom. Without my grandfather’s backing and the James Group inheritance, I am absolutely nothing.Also, I promised Grandpa I would send her packing today, and that is exactly what I am going to do. We need to clear her out of the mansion before sunset. Then I will go to the hospital to coax my nominal wife to come back home to appease Grandpa.”His mother didn’t flinch. Instead, she slowly poured herself a glass of wine, the amber liquid catching the light of the living room.When she looked up, her eyes were icy cold, and she said softly, “You are my pr
Three months later, Mr James Senior summoned his grandson to the James family mansion. Ever since the Cartwright family ended the collaboration between their companies, James Group’s stock had plummeted.Preston was over the moon; he pulled his beloved Vivica into a tight embrace as a triumphant grin spread across his face, and he gloated confidently, “Grandpa is finally ready to forgive me. I can feel it.This is the moment he gives me his blessing to rid myself of that eyesore of a wife completely.”Vivica looked at him as tears welled in her eyes, her hand resting anxiously against his chest, and she murmured, her voice trembling with genuine dread, “Honey, I have a horrible feeling about this meeting.What if your grandfather lays down an ultimatum? What if he forces you to choose between the James Group and our future together? What will you do then?”Preston brushed a tender kiss across her forehead, wrapping her securely in his arms, and he murmured, “No one on this earth could
Lawyer Emerson stood up defiantly, his face set in absolute determination as he looked directly at the judge and declared, “Judge Goliath, I am going to appeal this case to the Higher Court.”Judge Goliath looked at the fuming lawyer and replied, “Please calm down, Lawyer Emerson.Even if you choose to appeal this case, no higher judge will dissolve this marriage without first giving it a chance.When Judge Carter was just three years old, his father had tried to divorce his mother for a mistress.However, the presiding judge back then had forced his parents into a mandatory one-year counselling period, which ultimately saved their marriage.Due to his childhood history, Judge Carter firmly believed in the process and refused to allow anyone to bypass the rule.”The shadow of Judge Carter’s personal philosophy loomed so large over the family courts that any attempt to fast-track the divorce would be blocked by judges who insisted on following protocol to the letter.Lawyer Emerson walk
Mr James Senior was hoping that within those six months, his grandson could break his ties with Vivica completely and find a way to ensnare Brooklyn back into the James family before she could legally walk away into the arms of the Ashford family heir.At the James family mansion, Preston’s mother asked the family driver to take her to Cartwright Private Hospital to visit her beloved son.When they arrived at the hospital, Mrs James completely bypassed the Trauma Unit and headed straight to her father-in-law’s VIP ward. Her priority was to settle the scores with her son’s vicious nominal wife first.The moment she burst into the VIP suite, she charged directly at Brooklyn, swinging her hand high to strike her. However, Brooklyn anticipated the attack and swiftly dodged.Unable to stop her own momentum, Mrs James lost her footing and went crashing face-first onto the hard floor.Mr James Senior’s fragile health was momentarily forgotten, replaced by a surge of pure fury at his daughter-
At the Cartwright Private Hospital, Mr James Senior looked at his butler; his brow furrowed in confusion, and he said, “I don’t understand why Mr Cartwright Senior terminated our collaboration.My grandson didn't level any insults at the Ashford heir. It is completely clear to me that the Cartwright family failed to raise their daughter properly; she is nothing but a homewrecker.”The family butler shook his head gently and replied, “Sir, in business, integrity is an absolute necessity.Young Mr James’ passive silence while his mistress openly insulted the Ashford family heir was viewed as the ultimate insult.Furthermore, the Cartwright family felt that he was leading their daughter astray, given that he is already a married man.”Mr James Senior sat paralyzed in his hospital bed, the butler’s blunt words hanging heavily in the sterile air of the VIP ward.A look of stunned, hollow realization washed over the old man’s face as the true gravity of his grandson’s complete reputational r
Preston knelt on the ground and cried out, “Please forgive me, Grandpa. Believe me, I can fix this mess.” His grandfather didn’t even look at him; he pointed at the door and hissed, “Get out of my sight.”His mother grabbed his arm and roared, “Stop begging your grandfather, Preston. He doesn’t have the power to change the Cartwright Group's decision. Go to the Cartwright Group and beg them.”Preston felt as though a fog had finally lifted from his eyes. He turned to his mother, a sudden surge of desperate hope replacing his panic, and he replied, "I am heading straight to the Cartwright Group.Surely, if I humble myself and offer a sincere apology, they will reinstate our corporate collaboration.”With that, he pulled himself up and hurried out of his grandfather’s VIP ward without looking back.His mother fixed Brooklyn with an icy glare, then turned on her heel and trailed behind her son.Brooklyn looked at her grandfather-in-law, a gentle smile gracing her face, and said, “Grandpa,
At the Cartwright estate, the family butler approached Mr Ashford Senior and said, “Sir, your driver has arrived.” Mr Ashford Senior nodded his head, then he looked at his daughter-in-law and asked, “Eleanor, are you still busy?”Eleanor shook her head and replied, “We can go home, Dad.” Then she tu
Preston couldn’t believe that his grandfather failed to keep his word. Didn’t he promise that he would never tell a soul about his marriage to Brooklyn for the time being?A hint of irritation was evident in Preston's voice, and he replied, “Mom, Brooklyn is not a random woman. I have been pursuing
When Preston James arrived at the Cartwright Private Hospital, he went to the Senior Cardiologist, Zweli Langa’s office. Dr Langa was surprised to see him, then he greeted him with respect and asked, “How may I help you, President James?”Preston feigned a smile and replied, “I am here to pick up Br
A few minutes later, Butler Sid informed them that dinner had been served. Hiram led the family to the lavishly decorated dining room.The dining room was enveloped in a comforting, rich aroma promising warmth and delicious food.A sumptuous array of dishes covered the dining table. It highlighted







