Semua Bab After the Divorce: Mr. Billionaire Begs for My Forgiveness: Bab 141 - Bab 150

Emelia's POV"Bestie, I'm going to hold your hand when I say this…" And I actually took Alexis's hand like I was about to deliver bad news. Well, technically, I was. "…but nothing's going on between me and Mason."Alexis narrowed her eyes at me and turned up her nose. "I don't believe you! The pet names?! Beautiful, princess? He said he wanted to see you!""Yeah, yeah, I know what it sounds like!" I laughed. "But seriously, nothing's going on between us. We're literally just friends still.""That man is in love with you!""Yeah, I know!""Wait, pause, how do you—?""When he came to Italy, he actually told me that he was staying, and—""HE STAYED WITH YOU IN ITALY?""Yeah? Hello! I told you this!""Look, I know I remember trying to tease you about a surprise visit from Mason, but I wasn't expecting him to stay! He told me it was just going to be a quick visit!""Well, he lied to you!" I laughed. "He came and stayed with me the whole two years."Alexis's eyes looked like they were about

Victor's POVThe last thing I wanted to think about in the middle of an argument with Lily, was my business competition. Not to mention, she was the last person I wanted to have this conversation with!A dull, aching pain crept behind my eyes. I shut them tight, hoping the onset headache would just leave.But I knew better. It wouldn't.Not with the can of worms Lily was threatening to open."What I'm worried about is Violet growing up without her mother." I tried to divert the conversation. "Maybe you should focus your attention towards that instead.""Don't try to steer the conversation again." Lily's voice was teasing. "I know what's really getting under your skin. I'm sure the new business is nothing more than a lousy startup. Everyone thinks their big break happens when they come to New York."Her fingers danced up my arm. "But there's nothing to be worried about. You're all worked up over something that's not going to last.""There's a lot to be worried about and you sure as hell

Victor's POVThroughout the entire day, I felt like absolute shit. It'd been a while since I'd resorted to alcohol in an attempt to pathetically self-soothe myself, and I was remembering now why I tried to kick the stuff to the curb.My head was a throbbing, aching mess, while my joints disagreed with every slight movement I tried to make. The lights in the meeting room were too damn bright, and even the normal, indoor chatter of my employees was the equivalent of someone screaming in my ear.I was fucking miserable. And it was only amplified by the latest development in the rival business.Recently my team had been directly overseeing the production of a new flagship concept design. This summer season, albeit a little basic for my personal tastes, we were fully leaning into an ocean theme. The profits made from last season were just enough to afford new gemstones and materials to work with, so it seemed promising.The only problem was that The Collective seemed to have the same though

Emelia's POVMy fingers absentmindedly traced circles into the marble countertops as I tuned out the chattering of Alexis and the realtor.Today, we were house hunting. Since both of us were in need of a permanent place, we decided to tackle the available open houses together.Yet, my mind was elsewhere. It has been over the past few days.I hadn't been able to shake the thoughts of Victor having frequented our old cottage without either Lily or his child in tow. It should've been the last thing I needed to worry about, yet I always found myself wandering back to the questions I knew I would never get answers for.Why was he visiting so much?Why was he alone?Why hadn't he thrown my things out?I shook my head.It didn't matter, I tried to tell myself.I was over him.So, it shouldn't have mattered what he was doing.Or why he was doing it.Right now, I just needed to focus on trying to find a place to call my own. Despite how nice The Plaza had been with all of its amenities, I defin

Emelia's POVMy chest swelled with courage as my eyes swept across the enormous crowd in the courtyard that were still in anticipation of my next words."To know that The Collective has already been met with such support has made me one happy CEO." I spoke again. "The team and I have been hard at work to deliver only the latest in fashion trends, and it's with excitement that I officially get to announce the grand opening of The Collective's storefront in two days!"The crowd erupted into the elated cheers as rose petals came raining down.I beamed with pride as my heart swelled with happiness and fulfillment. "Thank you once again, and on behalf of The Collective, please enjoy yourselves tonight! This wouldn't be possible without you all!"Music boomed from the speakers once more, as the crowd danced and sang in celebration of such a milestone.The turnout and reception was enough to make me cry, but I had to hold in my emotions for now. Still, I couldn't believe that this was all hap