Semua Bab Second Chance at Love: From Divorcee to the Billionaire's Bride: Bab 731 - Bab 740

"You think I'm with him because he's famous?" The ex felt insulted by Penelope's words. "If I cared about his celebrity status, would I have broken up with him?""Could you accept him losing his stardom, working nine-to-five for just enough to get by?" Money isn't everything, but life's hard without it. Though Penelope had never been married, she understood this reality. "We're past the age where love alone is enough.""I love him for who he is, nothing else." The ex lowered her head, fidgeting with the bedsheet. "Before we split, I had dreams, ambitions. I thought someday we'd meet at the top. After the accident, I lost my chance to chase those dreams. Now I'm scared - I feel unsafe when he's not around.""You shouldn't doubt his feelings for you."Jethro's love and devotion to her was obvious, even to an outsider like me.I found myself nodding at Penelope's words.The ex gave a bitter smile. "Maybe because I have nothing left, he's all I can hold onto.""You're still so

No use being afraid - we'd face whatever came.Remembering his last call with Mrs. Walker, I asked, "Did you find who you're looking for?""No.""Mrs. Walker won't reveal any details?"Suddenly something clicked as I glanced at the newspaper.Was Mrs. Walker using Luke's marriage as leverage to get information about that person?How important was this person to Luke?Luke noticed my mood shift, his usually stoic lips twitching slightly.The car felt heavy with tension. Once home, I unpacked and opened my laptop to research the Walker family.Besides Luke, there were two daughters.Emma, two years younger than Luke, joined the company after college and became a key executive.Sophie, the free spirit, was a street artist who'd already held two successful solo exhibitions at a young age.Her bold, distinctive style wasn't mainstream enough for Mrs. Walker, who repeatedly asked her to change it.To pursue her passion, Sophie rarely returned home.The Walker family included Mr

He also studied pharmaceutical biology.Maybe I was overthinking it.Wendy: I've got people reaching out to Mrs. Walker's cousin. I'll let you know immediately if we learn anything.Me: Wendy, you're like sunshine in winter.Wendy: If Luke saw that message, he'd be drowning in jealousy.As if Luke would be that petty!Me: Mrs. Walker's coming to Johnsonville soon.Wendy: Mr. Walker won't leave his mistress. The more she watches them, the more he'll cherish their time together. If she backs off, the relationship will naturally fade once the excitement wears off.Me: The tighter you grip sand, the faster it slips away.Wendy: Exactly. With both families so intertwined, their marriage was stable. Mrs. Walker only panicked before because of pride. Did she leak Luke's engagement news?Me: Yes, she did.Wendy: Sarah and Jenny freaked out after seeing the news. They've already booked flights to the city.They're walking right into her trap!Me: Mrs. Walker has leverage. Jenny’s n

"Emily will stay in Johnsonville for a while. You two are about the same age - you should hang out together."Mrs. Walker's suggestion carried the weight of a command. She produced an elegant pink gift box. "I picked this out for you."She'd given me many gifts before, and I wanted to decline.Before I could speak, she caught my hesitation. "Wendy never hesitates to accept what she likes."A clear jab at my reluctance.I wanted to tell her I didn't want her presents, but diplomacy won out. I accepted with thanks."Won't you open it? Patricia spent forever choosing it," Emily said."Mrs. Walker's gifts are always thoughtful."I tucked it into my purse, intending to leave it there."Patricia is so generous," Emily gushed."Mrs. Walker has many admirable qualities we young people could learn from."I hated this forced politeness and longed to escape. But no such luck - Mrs. Walker insisted I join their shopping expedition. I plastered on a smile despite my complete lack of inter

"My nose led me here - I could smell the chocolate from outside.""Try one." Marianne picked up a truffle.I held out my hand, and she placed it in my palm. The chocolate was perfectly round and melted instantly, filling my mouth with rich cocoa."Your chocolates are the best I've ever had, Marianne.""Your words are sweeter than my chocolates." She set the plate down, noticing my shopping bag with a broader smile. "Been shopping today?""I spent the afternoon shopping with Mr. Walker's fiancée." I was dragged along!"Ah, young people's energy! I'd be exhausted after shopping all afternoon."Clearly, Marianne hadn't connected 'Mr. Walker' to Luke."I am exhausted!"I'd have escaped earlier if not for who she was.I glanced at the stairs leading up.Luke hadn't come down after my call - must be busy."A foot soak before bed will help," Marianne checked the clock. "Have you had dinner?""No."Emily had returned to her hotel after shopping."Mr. Walker's in a meeting, ask