Ex-Husband's Relentless Desire のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

Shelia's POV That evening, Travis insisted on changing the bandage on my knee."I can do it myself," I protested."You're my sister. Let me pamper you."Unable to dissuade him, I sat on the sofa as he carefully removed the gauze. Just then, I received a message from an unknown number."Bring the divorce papers tomorrow. I'll sign them."Obviously Hugh, but I didn't bother replying. Unexpectedly, he called moments later. As I hesitated, Travis answered for me. But after a few words, I heard Esther's voice and angrily hung up."When I'm done tomorrow, I'll go with you," Travis patted my head comfortingly."No need. Aren't you investigating the '701 Terror Attack'? Your work is more important."I went to my room, angry and sleepless. The thought of them together so late, possibly in the bed Hugh and I once shared, sickened me.Early the next morning, I printed the divorce papers and took a taxi to the Thornton estate.The old butler greeted me awkwardly, "You're here so early. Hugh isn't

Shelia's POV Travis told me the Arabic man who held me hostage had died, and the investigation had hit a dead end.Since Hugh's return, I hadn't had a good night's sleep, either lying awake or having nightmares. I constantly felt like something bad was about to happen.It wasn't until Wednesday, when Will returned, that the gloom lifted. Will is my second older brother and now the Vice Chairman of Warner Pharmaceuticals."He initiated the divorce? I always thought you'd be the one to end it within three years. He's like a block of wood, with no sense of romance. I never understood what you saw in him," Will said disapprovingly after hearing about my situation."That guy's no block of wood. He cheated and even brought the woman home. Our foolish sister spent a year waiting for him," Travis added, exaggerating the story."What the fuck? He dared to cheat? Is he blind? Marrying a beauty like Shelia and still cheating. He’s really a dung beetle, loves eating shit. Don't worry, Shelia, I w

Hugh's POV Wasn't she with Travis? How is she now with Will? Will is the vice chairman of Warner Pharmaceuticals, a well-known bachelor. In just half a month, she's entangled with so many wealthy and powerful men. Is she deliberately trying to get revenge on me? Or is this her true nature? The more I thought about it, the more irritated I became.I wanted to call and ask her directly, but I knew she'd just mock me: "What right do you have to question me?"Remembering last night's events, I couldn't help but close my laptop and rub my temples. Just then, Esther pushed open the study door and entered. She placed a cup of tea on my desk, hesitating as if she had something on her mind."What's wrong? Do you have something to tell me?" I asked, taking a sip of tea."Hugh, did you go on a date with Shelia yesterday?""No.""Then what's this news about?"She placed her phone on my desk, showing a video: #Thornton Aviation Group Heir, Peacekeeping Hero in Bar Brawl#, which had already garne

Hugh's POV I arrived at the courthouse at 2 PM sharp, but Shelia never showed up. I called her three times, but there was no answer.Was she getting back at me for being late on our wedding day three years ago?I remembered the day we were supposed to get married. I had been called to an emergency at an amusement park where a Ferris wheel had malfunctioned, trapping dozens of people. By the time I finished the rescue and checked my phone, there were several missed calls from Shelia. I had completely forgotten we were supposed to go to the county office that afternoon.When I finally arrived, Shelia was sitting alone on the steps of the county office, looking sad. However, her face lit up when she saw me, shining like a sunflower. By then, the staff had gone home, and we had to reschedule.It was now 5 PM, and it was clear that Shelia wasn't going to come today. Just like last time, we would have to reschedule. Strangely, amidst my anger, I felt a peculiar sense of relief. If we final

Shelia's POV As I woke up, I immediately sensed the unsettling reality of my situation. I was bound, blindfolded, and gagged, trapped inside a large wooden box with a sealed lid. Panic surged through me, and I desperately tried to scream, but only muffled sounds escaped my lips. No matter how hard I fought, the lid remained immovable. My efforts were in vain.Gradually calming down, I became aware that I was being transported in a moving vehicle. The pungent smell of chemicals filled the air, providing a clue to my abductor's identity. It had to be Lucy!After about thirty long minutes, the car came to a halt. Two men forcefully carried me out and into a building, callously throwing me onto the floor. They removed my blindfold and gag. Blinking against the darkness, I realized I was inside a partially constructed house, with the night already engulfing the surroundings. I must have been unconscious throughout the entire afternoon."You must be working for Lucy. What has she promised