All Chapters of Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“Since your mom and Chloe aren’t here, we can talk. I won’t argue with Chloe or your mom for your wedding. I’ll leave it up to you. But David and my marriage, my reputation. I’ll stand up for myself.” April said. She appeared as relieved as Chloe for this. Though the wedding planner wasn’t happy that Beatrice wasn’t there. He preferred to know where she was and monitor what Beatrice was doing. “That’s fair. Now, I’ve been dying to know. Did Damien visit you? He said he would. He told Neil you needed someone in your corner. Hearing Damien's upset reaction to Neil's account of David's actions was pleasing. He insisted that he’d help you stay safe and protect the business so we can go on our honeymoon. Damien made it clear that it didn’t matter if we went or not, he’d be there to help you. You needed more on your side.” Carolyn asked. She bent over her plate toward April. Her eyes twinkled as she smiled with intrigue. “What? Damien said that?

David trailed April into a cramped office, barely bigger than a janitor’s closet. He turned his nose up at the smell of fresh linens, paper, and food. David remained silent; April snatched the envelope, creating distance. “Let me see what mess you’ve made here. Hm, not bad. Have of what I created while we were together. I notice you don’t have here that I would receive have of what you’ve made since we married, but we both know there’s nothing there. You’ve made nothing. I checked before this. Has you father expressed how proud of your accomplishments he is.” April said to him. She opened the envelope and read the post-nuptial agreement. The speed she read through it had him staring at her. David couldn’t believe this woman. This wasn’t the woman he’d married two years ago. “There’s no way you could’ve read that April. What parts would you like me to explain to you?” She gave him an arched eyebrow as if she questioned his understanding. Dav

April watched Damien leave the small office, and he didn’t appear happy. She knew by the set of his square jaw he’d not received excellent news. Even as it concerned her, she reminded herself that now there’s more to life than dismal news. On paper, she was almost single again. Was Damien serious about being interested in her? “I’ll see you later Carolyn. I have an urgent matter to address.” “Settle? What are you talking … Oh! Okay. Don’t act as I would. Wait. Don’t get married until after I return from my honeymoon.” Carolyn said. She scoffed close to April’s ear. To anyone who looked at them, they would think they were speaking, maybe gossiping. “Stop trying to plan my life. I’m still married on paper.” “Right. That’s disappointing. Promise me you won’t return to David.” “I promise. I won’t.” “The go say hello to a handsome and brilliant billionaire who I’m assured won’t mess up like David.” Ca

April had returned to her suite an hour before when someone knocked on her door. She debated not answering the door. She didn’t know who it was, but her dread was there. If it was Carolyn, or Neil, they’d text or phone first. Damien would learn. April sighed; it might be Damien. She needed to check. It wasn’t. Beatrice was behind the door. Waiting for April, the woman paced restlessly. Something wasn’t right with Beatrice. She looked jumpy or shaky. That’s something April hadn’t noticed before. She should mention it to Carolyn when she returned from her honeymoon. Was she on medication that wasn’t working? Or was she drinking with a medication she shouldn’t? April also perceived a nonexistent object. Beatrice wouldn’t leave; she kept banging on the door. “Beatrice, what do you want?” April asked. She opened the door, observing the older woman outside. “Why delay answering, April? Who's there?" Be

Damien found Neil at the start of the gulf course. Luke lurked behind him with his golf bag with Neil’s assistant, Danel. Damien had noticed the weather hadn’t cleared, either. The groomsmen eyed the sky, worry etched on their faces. The rain cancelled this afternoon’s game. “Neil, we’re leaving; let’s see how far we go. Let’s enjoy the course for as long as the weather holds. Who knows we might get through the course before the heavens opens on us.”Damien said to the group to keep the groom and the party happy. He looked at Luke, who had everything organized. They started off enjoyable enough. Damien remembered assistants for every groomsman, but David. David was a wildcard he hadn’t planned for. He attended because Neil wanted him there to monitor him and Damien could see Neil’s point. Neil’s question regarding David’s whereabouts became clear; David lacked trust. David arrived late and brought a female with him to act as