All Chapters of Billionaire's Famous Lawyer Ex-Wife: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Putting down her phone, Adriana looked up at the gate of the Green Wick Community and drove into the garage with a hard press on the gas pedal.She decided to look for an apartment tomorrow. She couldn’t stand living in the same place as Calvin anymore.When her nerves were tightly wound, she hadn’t felt dizzy. But now, sitting on the sofa and allowing herself to relax, her whole body ached. Her legs felt limp, as if boneless, and when she wiped her forehead, her hand came away hot.Luckily, she still had fever-reducing pills at home. She took them with some warm water, but her empty stomach churned in protest, so irritated that she felt like she might vomit from the acid.It was 11:30 p.m., and the trending topic on the internet was still heating up. More and more dirt on Eria was being dug up — even embarrassing stories from her early high school romance had surfaced.Damn Ray!Adriana turned her anger into determination. She picked up her phone, ready to call and curse him out befo

Adriana glanced left and right in shock, afraid Calvin might do something reckless in his fit of anger. “You’re hungry and want to eat? A woman like me isn’t worth your effort!”She backed away in a panic, her movement so rushed that she bumped into the cabinet with a loud thud, the sound breaking the tense atmosphere.Calvin turned toward her, noticing her wince in pain. Without a word, he grabbed a pot, filled it with water, and lit the stove.As the water began to heat, he suddenly asked, “You completed your degree in U.K ?”The abrupt change of topic spanned years, making it feel out of place and out of context.Adriana frowned. Did Calvin’s logic get eaten by a dog?“I’m not like you. I couldn’t just stay there without studying,” she replied sharply.The U.K. didn’t allow long-term residency for foreign citizens without a valid work visa or student visa. Family leave was limited to six months at most. She hadn’t wanted to waste her education, and her parents had always emphasized

There’s a big difference between fear and hate.Accordingly, Adriana’s answer would reveal her true attitude toward Calvin. If she feared him, it would stem from the imbalance of power between them. But if it was hate, it would suggest psychological resistance. Either way, their cooperation was hanging by a thread, and Adriana had no intention of digging a hole for herself.“Have you ever seen Party A and Party B eating dumplings at home together?” Adriana asked, her tone light but sarcastic. “You’re so condescending—of course, I’m terrified. If the service isn’t good and the cooperation fails, I’ll be the one crying about it.”Calvin picked up another dumpling and took a bite. Though it had cooled, the texture was still decent.“Is this how you live?” he asked, glancing around. “Your house has nothing in it.”The furnishings were high-end French pieces, but the layout was sparse and cold. It didn’t feel like a home.Adriana shrugged. “I’m just staying here temporarily. It’s easier to

Calvin was in a foul mood. He hadn’t slept well the night before, and waking up early only made things worse. Since it was the weekend, he didn’t go to the company. Instead, he sat in his study, scrolling through emails with a frown.That morning, he received a call from his grandfather, George Walker, instructing him to meet with the Blake family.“Since you’ve decided to formalize the relationship, you need to make an effort,” George said firmly. “The Blake family is taking this marriage very seriously, and you need to show them the same respect. Choose a few gifts and visit them. Don’t lower the Walker family’s status.”Calvin’s voice was calm but firm. “The engagement is still up for discussion. There’s no need to rush a decision.”George’s tone immediately sharpened. His health wasn’t great, and Calvin usually tried to keep things light to avoid upsetting him. But this time, his grandfather wasn’t having it.“What are you talking about? Your marriage to Anna Blake is already on t

It seemed he was truly serious about marrying Anna. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have chosen a gift so carefully. Adriana though.Adriana forced down her frustration, reminding herself of the conclusion she had come to after a sleepless night.She and Calvin were just business partners. There was no emotional entanglement, no future between them. From now on, Calvin would be nothing more than a stepping stone for her career—a resource bank, a tool.Her goal was clear: she would leverage the Walker family and Grand Empire to climb to the top of the industry, becoming a renowned connoisseur.One day, she would have enough wealth and influence to help her family get back on their feet.Adriana silently repeated to herself, “Remember, Adriana, your priority is your career. Everything else must take a back seat.”The owner of the antique store carefully brought out a twenty-centimeter-high vase, holding it like a priceless treasure.“This is a rare piece,” he said with pride. “It’s said to be a