Lahat ng Kabanata ng Second Chance at Love: From Divorcee to the Billionaire's Bride: Kabanata 851 - Kabanata 860

I didn’t respond.“If they find out you ruined their lives by making this decision on your own, they’ll hate you forever!” Ruby snapped.“They planted the seeds of their own downfall. When it all blows up, it has nothing to do with me,” I replied calmly.If I backed down in the face of Ruby’s threats, she’d only grow bolder, using the photos and videos to fuel her greed. The only way to stop her was to stand my ground. It was the only way to protect the artists under her.Ruby fell silent, but I could hear her labored breathing over the phone. I gave her a moment to collect herself.“You’re just as evil as your ex-husband!” she spat, resorting to personal attacks in her anger.“You have two options,” I said firmly. “One, resign voluntarily. Two, we draft an official announcement.”“I’m the one who made Amy famous! If you want me to resign, you’ll have to compensate me. Otherwise, prepare for a messy fight!” Ruby fumed, ready to hang up.“I recorded our conversation,” I said coo

Her arrogant attitude made it seem like she thought I was some pet she could summon at will.Pretending not to notice, I turned away and kept walking.“Jen, wait! I need to talk to you,” Jenny called after me.Really? This is how she asks for favours?I didn’t stop and kept walking.“I’ll pay for the meal,” she added, quickening her pace to catch up.“Someone else already offered to cover tonight’s meal. If Miss Smith wants to treat me, you’ll need to book me in advance.”"Look who's getting cocky—the naive little girl who needs others to protect her?"she said, hands on her hips and a look of pure frustration on her face.“…” Seeing Jenny’s emotions play out so clearly reminded me of how I used to be.Instead of defending myself, I said, "I can afford to be cocky because the person protecting me is powerful enough."Jenny pouted, clearly annoyed.Though she and Wendy shared a father, they only looked slightly similar. When making the same expressions, they gave completely di

Using the serving spoon, she placed an escargot on her plate, then picked it up with her own fork and took a bite."This taste..." Jenny’s expression said it all as she went for another one.As she ate more, her furrowed brow gradually relaxed. Her face showed that the escargot had completely won her over.The dinner set came with a lot of dishes, thinking Jenny, being a celebrity, would watch her diet and just nibble. We expected leftovers, but surprisingly, she ate with more enthusiasm than both of us combined.In just fifteen minutes, most of our food was gone.Jenny showed no signs of stopping, so I quietly pulled out my phone to order more.The spices were strong, making Jenny take quick breaths to ease the burn.She grabbed her glass and took a few sips of water. "A cold beer would be perfect right now."I thought: Shouldn't she prefer wine, given her taste?This Jenny was very different from what I'd expected.If I hadn't known her before and wasn't certain this was re

These matters were beyond my control.Right now, I needed to focus on my work and handle the tasks at hand.That evening, when I got home, Luke was at the door with takeout containers.His perfect timing was thanks to the kid.After last night's events, I couldn't keep up my cold front with Luke anymore.Feeling slightly awkward, I greeted Luke and opened the gate.After dinner, as usual, Luke played games with the kid before their study session.Ian had a precise internal clock—every night at nine, he'd go to his room to wash up, and by nine-thirty, he'd be in bed.With Luke here, he took over the bedtime story duty.I had no idea that tonight's bedtime chat between Luke and the kid would uncover a secret I'd kept hidden for so long.After Ruby's artists learned about her resignation, they became anxious. Some called me to probe about why she was leaving."Ruby's resignation is about her career planning. It won't affect your future development."I couldn't mention the phot

Luke's night was very different from mine.Back home, he stayed in his study, chain-smoking until dawn. When the sky began to lighten, he put out his last cigarette and went to the window. Opening it, the cold wind swept away the heavy tobacco smell....In the morning, Luke showed up at my house with breakfast.After last night, sharing space with him felt awkward.During breakfast, Luke asked Ian, "Want to go to Sharonville?""The Sharonville from last night's game?"The game Luke and Ian played had been set in Sharonville.Luke had explained the city's history to Ian, and its importance to the country.Luke nodded."I'd love to see the country's most prosperous city someday."Luke maintained his usual elegance. "That chance is here now."I realized Luke's introduction of Sharonville last night had been deliberate.Before Ian could answer, I said, "I'm too busy with work to leave Johnsonville right now.""I can take him.""Thank you for the offer, Mr. Walker, but I can