Semua Bab Dear Ex Wife, Please take me back: Bab 131 - Bab 140

ALEX“Report,” I say to Ryan as I step into the Detention center where Leah is being held as she waits for trial which is the day after tomorrow.Ryan falls into step with me as we walk, and he responds. “She hasn’t said a word. She keeps pleading the Fifth. Detectives can’t get anything out of her. She’s been stonewalling since the moment she was brought in.”I stop walking and turn to face him slowly, my eyes narrowing.“What?”Ryan stiffens, swallowing hard. He looks like he’s seen a damn ghost.I stare at him, my jaw clenched so hard I’m shocked my teeth are not falling off.“Ryan,” I say with deadly calm, “you have ten seconds to explain what the hell you’re talking about.”He flinches slightly, but then his eyes meet mine, “It seems she has someone backing her. Otherwise, why would she be so confident and arrogant with all this evidence against her?”I breathe in through my nose, slowly, carefully. Hoping it will calm me down.It doesn’t. It fucking makes me see red.“She asked

ALEX Everyone knows who Ariana King is. A ruthless lawyer. She knows no bounds and fears no one. My father shields her like a prized jewel. He’d kill for her, and she’d defend him in court without blinking. A dangerous, unshakable bond forged in a union. You get the point.So you can understand why Leah’s face drains of all color. Her eyes dart to the door, the walls, the floor, anywhere but at her. But it’s pointless.There is no way out, and she knows it.She doesn't even protest. I would’ve paid off her lawyer, made sure he didn't do anything funny behind the scenes… But watching Leah sink into hopelessness, realizing she has no leverage left, no allies left?That satisfaction? Pure.“This was genius,” Athena whispers beside me.I glance down at her, the fire in her eyes matching the storm I feel inside.“We’re just getting started.”The detective clears his throat as he sits up straight.He flips open his notepad and starts the recording again.“Leah Woods. Do you underst

ATHENA“You really don't have to do this with me.” I turn to face Alex, who shocked me this morning and said he'd tag along my justice seeking trip.Luca must have snitched because he was there when I was making calls.“Yes, I do. I promise I won't get in your way. Just think of me as part of your security team.” He says, stepping closer to me.Which is crazy because I can't stand him. I sigh, but don't respond. Looking around, I quickly walk forward before this gets awkward. Ryan opens the front door like we own this place, and it's hilarious. The police have had the Woods resident on lockdown, so I'm certain no maids are home. Alex steps to the side, allowing me to step in before closely following me behind. The marble floor is pristine under my heels as I step in. It smells of wealth, waxed wood, and expensive looking paintings.They killed a child.And they’re going to pay for it.I'm taking everything they have. Starting with this damn house. The trial was two days ago, an

ATHENA“Hi mummy!” Rayen’s sweet voice reaches me, and my heart instantly melts. It’s been over a month, and I still feel like I’m dreaming. Everything finally ended. Leah is in prison along with her mother and father. We took everything they had and compensated all the victims. It didn’t bring back what they lost, but it helped a little, and that was better than nothing. I was moved to the ER and it has been extremely busy. I can barely feel my bones from how exhausted I’ve been. Ian asked if it was too much, so he could change my station to only attend to VIP patients but I turned it down. I want to be everyone’s doctor, not just those with money.That’s why I plan on opening a foundation dedicated to helping those who can’t afford health care. I would have with the fortune my parents left, but my aunt, being the greedy woman she is, took all my money before I turned eighteen and could claim it.“Hi, baby. How was school?” I ask as I pick him up and pepper kisses all over his che

Hi huns.How have you been?I've been good and I've been enjoying writing this book although I get anxious every now and then. Thank you for the gems and the constant support you've been giving me. I have a huge announcement but I first need to confirm with my editor then tell you about it. So let's be anxious together, lol.I've been reading all your comments and they always put a smile on my face. That is one thing I'll never take for granted. I also wanted to clarify something.Iann Quin is Ethan's childhood bestfriend. Ethan and Rose are in "My CEO Husband's Regret." But as life happened, Ian also became bestfriends with Alexander. As for what type of man he is, we will have to see as the story unfold. We will have cross overs here and there but no need to worry because this book is a stand alone.I just wanted to address that so you're aware that this will have book one and two where book two will be Ian's story. As for how many chapters this will be, my editor and I are still