Semua Bab Second Chance at Love: From Divorcee to the Billionaire's Bride: Bab 811 - Bab 820

Doggo was fresh from his bath, all soft and fragrant. Just as I was about to nuzzle his little body, he squirmed free from my arms and jumped to the ground.Worried he might hurt himself, I quickly called out "Doggo!" and reached out to catch him.Doggo was nimble though - he rolled once on the ground, got up, and darted straight to Luke's feet.He started tugging at Luke's pant leg, trying to get his attention.I: ...What a ungrateful little one - already more attached to Luke than me!Luke looked down as the little one whimpered and jumped up, pawing at his leg.I walked over to the little guy. "Doggo..."The moment I spoke, he acted like I was some kind of threat and quickly scooted away.The store clerk joked, "He's so smart! Just like us - always going for the handsome ones."I: ...Luke bent down and picked up Doggo. "Missing Goofy?"Doggo barked immediately at hearing "Goofy's" name."I'm sorry, Mr. Walker. He's bothering you - I'll take him away right now."I ste

"There are toys and dog food I bought for Doggo inside.""Mr. Walker...""Consider it payment for the ride home."I: ...Every move of his seemed carefully calculated!I couldn't refuse anymore.He sorted out all the toys and dog food he'd bought for Doggo.Doggo was hanging onto his shoulder, refusing to come down."Doggo..."My patience exhausted, I put on my stern face, trying to intimidate him into getting down from Luke's shoulder.Doggo wasn't having any of it.He was totally focused on the idea that staying with Luke meant seeing Goofy, completely ignoring my warning looks."He just misses Goofy."I kept staring at Doggo, ignoring Luke's comment."There's no irreconcilable conflict between us that requires cutting all ties. There's no need to force Doggo and Goofy to stay apart.""You're the one who wanted to draw the line, Mr. Walker.""I don't recall ever saying that.""You never said it out loud, but your actions made your feelings crystal clear. You..."He

Just like I was back then."Love had blinded him. He thought his girlfriend genuinely loved him, regardless of his fame. When he eagerly approached her about marriage, she showed her true colors after learning the company had shelved him. She insisted he had abandoned her and was only trying to reconcile so she'd delete her online posts. No matter how Noah tried to explain, she kept playing the victim, with tears in her eyes.""Noah thought she'd just misunderstood him because she couldn't reach him. He kept promising her a happy future, and to prove his sincerity, he transferred all his cars and properties to her name."I: ...Talk about being completely lovesick!How could someone who'd been in the entertainment industry be so naive!"After getting the houses and cars, she acted a bit nicer, pretending to advise him to focus on his career since they'd have a child to support. Under her influence, Noah contacted his agent, hoping he could help negotiate with the company for work

Now that she was becoming a well-known celebrity, paparazzi would follow her outside, so we met at the company to avoid being disturbed.Penelope wore a white sweater with jeans, looking casual and natural.Compared to before, she carried herself with a new sense of ease and confidence.When I saw her, I stood up and waved.Penelope was delighted to see me. Being a company artist, some people in the employee cafeteria recognized and greeted her.She responded with a friendly smile."I wanted to invite you for Japanese food, Jen, but some reporters kept following me. I couldn't shake them off.""That just shows you're getting more famous."I got her a plate of food according to her taste and placed it in front of her."Fame means money."Penelope was focused on making money now. Compared to her career drive, I felt like a bit of a slacker."What do you plan to do after you make money?""I want to invite you to travel the world with me, Jen. Would you be interested?""So I'v

She wore subtle makeup and carried herself with natural elegance, reminiscent of a delicate English rose.Approaching the podium, she allowed a technician to adjust her microphone.At the administrators' signal, the auditorium fell silent.The dean formally introduced Molly's impressive credentials.She had graduated from one of the country's most prestigious pharmaceutical programs, studied abroad, then served as faculty for three years before joining the Marie Research Institute. Her track record included developing several breakthrough medications for serious illnesses.Over the years, numerous pharmaceutical companies had tried to recruit her, but their offers went unanswered.News of her return triggered a flood of pharmaceutical representatives to Riverside City, all hoping to discuss potential collaborations.The university had hired private security to protect her from unwanted interruptions.Unable to reach her directly, company representatives had resorted to attendin