บททั้งหมดของ Secret Billionaire Heiress: Ex-wife Returns : บทที่ 131 - บทที่ 140

The first 'what?' had been exclaimed by Jared but the second one had been stuttered by..."Miss Nancy?" I called, not believing she was behind us. At her feet laid shattered glass of water that pooled around her and flowed in short distances. How had she even walked passed us the first time without us seeing her?Except she took a different route as there were many hallways in the house.She seemed to realize herself and blinked, getting rid of tears that had welled to the surface but were yet to fall. "I-I'm sorry for intruding, everyone. I'll clean this up too."With one pained look thrown at guilty uncle Pete's way, she left. What was happening? What did I just witness? My tears had stopped flowing.Jared and me exchanged meaningful stares. "Excuse me, I'll be right back. Hailey, don't go anywhere, please. There's an explanation for this, I don't know how logical or valid it'll sound to you but I'll clear the air." Maybe it was the pleading stare or the fact that he was on the b

CHRISTIAN I stepped into the office building and a felt a bit overwhelmed. It was bigger than the one I used to handle. I guess I understood now why they termed it a 'multi-billion company' as opposed to the 'million-dollar company' I used to run. The receptionist's face lifted in the professional smile I just knew was a part of her job. "Good morning, Sir. How may I help you?" Her tone was polite but still held professionalism. "I'm here to see your boss." My tone copied hers. "Okay, sir. Any prior appointment?" She interrogated further. Company's rules, I understood them. I used to be at the top too. "Honestly, no. But I'm a potential business partner. I was just around the vicinity, and decided to drop by to see the man I might be working with in the future. You know how businesses go." I flashed her a charming smile.She responded with a smile of hers but she kept it professional and didn't seem fazed by the charm behind mine. "I'll have to check with his secretary, sir. Pl

He didn't respond, just kept digging into his lunch. "Are you ever going to release her?" I asked again. Still no response. I noticed Zion was getting quieter. He stopped eating, crawled onto Jared's lap and made himself comfortable. He was feeling sleepy. Jared adjusted him so he would not press his weight on his little frame as he ate. Soon, Zion was fast asleep. "You're not saying anything, Jared. Are you ever going to release that girl?" "Can we not talk about her, please?" He raised his head long enough to cast me a glance before lowering his head to focus on his meal. "We have to. That girl needs to be out or I'll stop talking to you." I decided to threaten him."Are you threatening me?" He was in disbelief."You damn well right I am." I quirked a brow, biting back a smile. He would fold and agree..."But how do I know she's not a part of the plan?"...or he would rather argue to justify his actions and prove more stubborn. I scoffed. "How can she? Can you hear yourself

"Uhm... okay, uncle. Call you later." He ended the call.Our gazes were locked in on each other. It was quiet and a bit tensed for me. What was going on right now?"Why?" He finally asked, emotions overwhelming on his face. "Why what?" I threw back, not understanding what the actual problem was. "You went to see the President behind my back and speak to him on my behalf?" He sounded as though he couldn't believe it. "Something wrong? You don't like it?" I didn't like the little straws of apprehension tightening my nerves. I didn't... haven't done anything wrong."I..." He dropped his phone on the table and rubbed a hand against his face and ruffling his dark, lush hair. "You..." He heaved a sigh. The apprehensive feeling was unwelcomed and so I changed it to anger. "Sorry if you find my help unsettling. I need to go." The last statement came out wobbly. I blinked back tears. I was just trying to help but it would seem I had overplayed my part and gone beyond. He could not even pr

MIAAngry tears filled my eyes as I started the engine of my car and drove out of the company. I needed to do something about that Hailey bitch!I could not lose my marriage. Jared gave me the stability, love, care and affection I needed. Jerome, yes, I did love him but there was nothing he could offer me except great sex. He was trouble. A trouble I could not resist. My phone rang, I checked my caller ID. With a frown and blurry vision, I swiped the red button. Speak of the devil, and he would call. I'd been avoiding Jerome's calls for sometime. Knowing him, it was only a matter of time before he'd find me but that was not my concern right now.I needed to fix my home. Then Jerome and I could continue from where we left off but only more careful this time.I dialed my best friend's number and waited for her to pick. "Hey girl." Her chirpy voice came on. "Hello Lucia." I sniffled."What's wrong? Are you crying?" I could practically see her frown as she asked me those questions."