All Chapters of After Hitting the Jackpot: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

Last night, my daughter, Primily Campbell, suddenly spiked a high fever.It was pouring rain in the city, and I couldn't get a cab after half an hour of trying.My mother-in-law, Betty Miller, refused to get out of bed, and when I called my husband, Edwin Campbell, he hung up immediately.After what felt like forever, he replied with a simple text message, "Busy."However, his lie was exposed by Diana Howard's Instagram post, which flaunted her happiness.Her photos displayed the lavishly decorated backdrop, a six-tiered cake tower, and the luxurious ambiance of her birthday party.Amidst the envious and congratulatory gazes of the crowd, Diana wore a crystal tiara and was smiling blissfully like a princess.Her caption read, "Thank you, Mr. Campbell, for this lovely surprise. I wish to spend my days with someone special."One photo showed Diana and Edwin cutting the cake together, looking every bit like a loving couple.In the five years of our marriage, I had never seen Edwi

Chapter 2

As soon as I finished checking into the hotel with Primily, Edwin called."Gina, my mom is old. She watches our kid and cooks for you every day. I don't expect gratitude, but at least show some basic decency. Do you have any idea how worried she was when you walked out just like that? Come home and apologize to her immediately!"Clearly, my "defiance" had upset Betty, and Edwin was now out for justice. His tone was laced with entitlement, and his voice was loud enough to burst through the receiver.Primily glanced at me anxiously. I gave her a reassuring pat and turned on the TV to distract her. Then, I stepped outside to take the call as I didn't want her to witness her parents arguing."Edwin, when I was rushing Primily to the hospital last night, where were you? Oh, that's right, you were celebrating another woman's birthday. Who are you to lecture me?"Edwin let out an irritated scoff."Why must you put it that way? You know that Diana's one of my most important clients. I'm

Chapter 3

Diana had asked to meet me at a café.When I arrived after dropping Primily off at preschool, my hair was clinging to my face from the sweltering heat.She gave me a condescending once-over, then claimed she wanted to clarify things."Though I'm under no obligation to do so, I don't want to be labeled as a homewrecker. That's unfair to me. Edwin and I are business partners and friends, nothing more. I understand, though."For a middle-aged housewife, seeing a capable woman around her husband must be unsettling. I even heard you had a fight with Mrs. Campbell and ran away from home with your child."Ms. Wright, maybe this isn't my place, but Edwin and I are business people. We're not as idle as you seem to think. And as adults, we should recognize when we can no longer keep up with someone else's pace. It's better to step aside gracefully than to become an annoying stumbling block."Diana's tone was polite but steeped in arrogance, like that of someone used to being in control.I

Chapter 4

Just as I left the café, I received a call from Primily's preschool teacher."Ms. Wright, Primily's grandmother insisted on taking her away. I wanted to confirm with you first."In the background, Betty's shrill wailing sounded."This is outrageous! My daughter-in-law is using the child to blackmail my son! And now you people are not letting me see Primily. Heaven help me! If I don't see her today, I swear I'll kill myself right here! I'd rather die than suffer this humiliation!""Grandma, you're hurting me… Mommy, I'm scared…"Primily's frightened cries clawed at my heart.Betty yelled again, "What are you crying for? Your mom doesn't want you anymore! Just come with me, or no one will want you!"I called the police as I rushed to the preschool.At the police station, Betty's lies flowed effortlessly as she pointed at me and hurled insults."This woman is pure evil! Just because my son is busy with work, she throws tantrums and even runs away from home with my granddaughter!

Chapter 5

When I finally filed for divorce, I discovered that Edwin had been secretly transferring assets for years. Apart from our house, the other two properties were already in Betty's name.The company refused to allocate me any shares, citing that I had never been involved in its operations.The only unexpected twist was that he readily relinquished custody of Primily, the one thing he had once used to threaten me."She's still young. It's better for her to stay with you," he claimed.Betty initially wanted to keep Primily, arguing that she could fetch a hefty sum when she was married off to another family someday.Besides, if Edwin remarried and had more children, Primily could even help take care of her younger siblings.However, Edwin refused because he was serious about pursuing Diana. He said, "Do you think her family would accept me if I came with a kid?"Then, Betty launched into a ramble about how exceptional her son was, proclaiming he'd even be an ideal match for royalty.

Chapter 6

Edwin thought I was just putting on a brave face and refusing to admit defeat. To him, I'd been nothing more than a stay-at-home mom who cooked meals and raised our kid."That bastard probably forgot you used to close more deals than he ever did when you two started the business," my friend Andrea Lewis said with a satisfying bite in her tone."Be it professionally or socially, you're miles ahead of him in every way!"Andrea was my best friend in college. When Edwin and I got married, we didn't have a grand ceremony but a small dinner with a few close friends at a cheap restaurant.At that time, Andrea had declared herself my family."Edwin, if you ever hurt Gina, I swear I'll hijack a plane and fly back just to kill you."Andrea didn't believe in marriage. Right after graduation, she went abroad to make money. Over the years, we lost touch for a while, especially with different time zones and me drowning in housework.However, our bond never faded.Last year, she returned to t

Chapter 7

When Edwin saw me at the bidding event, his face was filled with disbelief. After all, the company was still listed under Andrea's name.He stepped in front of me and urged, "Gina, this isn't the place for you to make a scene!"I sized him up before stepping around him. "You're ridiculous."Edwin blocked my path again, adding, "I know Andrea is your friend. You probably begged her to give you this opportunity to meet me here. But Gina, no matter how much you regret it, we're divorced."Besides, I have Diana now. Surely, you're aware that Diana is the heiress to Howard Group. Seriously, what was Andrea thinking? She's still so reckless."His arrogance made me sick, but thankfully, an assistant emerged to escort me.Edwin assumed they were here for him. Straightening his tie, he extended his hand confidently, only to be completely disregarded."Ms. Wright, this way, please." The assistant politely gestured toward me.I thanked him and walked past Edwin, silently mouthing "trash"

Chapter 8

When we were announced as the winner, Edwin shot to his feet so hastily that he knocked over his chair. He turned to Diana with a pleading, bewildered gaze, only for her to frown and avert her eyes.Perhaps the sheer amount he had invested in this bid had clouded his judgment, for Edwin blurted out at Carl, "I'm your son-in-law to-be! Why would you support someone else?"Carl glanced at Janet, utterly perplexed. "Is he your boyfriend?"Janet looked horrified as she denied, "No way! I wouldn't pick up trash!"She turned to Diana and asked mockingly, "Could it be her boyfriend?"It was only then that Carl seemed to remember Diana sitting behind him. He frowned and asked, "What's going on here?""I don't know him," Diana replied without looking at Edwin. "I have no idea what he's talking about."Edwin's composure crumbled. He lunged forward and grabbed Diana's wrist."How can you say that? Didn't you promise to introduce me to your dad if I succeeded in this bid? Diana, what's wro

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