Semua Bab Second Marriage to the Billionaire: Ex-Husband Begs Me Not to Go: Bab 301 - Bab 310

When Aria made the comment, Archer glanced at her, popped the last bit of the corn dog into his mouth, then pulled out a napkin to gently wipe the sauce from her lips before cleaning his own. Only then did he say, calm as ever, “You really think she’ll ever get to see me like this?”Because only Aria got to see this side of him. No one else ever would.Once she realized what he meant, her heart swelled. She stood there for a moment, warmth bubbling up as a quiet smile tugged at her lips.While she was still caught in the moment, Archer took the rubbish from her hand, tossed it into a nearby trash bin, and came back to take her hand again.They were both full by then. On the way home, Archer got a call about work. He ended up driving Aria back to her apartment first before heading into the office.Later that evening, right before dinner, he called. “I can’t make it back for dinner tonight. A client’s in town, and there’s a dinner meeting.”Aria held the phone, smiling to herself.

“You’ve never stopped to think about how this affects Archer? Do you really think being with you will do any good for his reputation?” Grace took a deep breath to steady her frustration. “You claim to love him so much—then how can you stand seeing him mocked and talked about behind his back? He’s always carried himself with pride, and now, because of you, he’ll become the target of ridicule and judgment. Is this how you show you love him?”“I believe—” Aria lifted her gaze, eyes calm but firm. “He doesn’t care. He wouldn’t care what people say about him. A man as smart as Archer… don’t you think he’s already thought through everything he’d have to face by being with me? Probably more thoroughly than either of us ever could. If he cared about all that, he wouldn’t have chosen me in the first place.“I’ve been married before, and if he can overlook that, do you really think he’d be swayed by what others might say?“If he were the kind of man who let people’s opinions dictate his actio

Archer didn’t respond to Grace’s question. He squinted slightly and took a slow drag from his cigarette.“We never needed anything from the Jacksons’ company,” Grace muttered. “Even taking them down… what was the point?” Her throat burned as she spoke, and her chest ached like something was lodged there. She rubbed at her heart, trying to catch her breath.“I may not know the ins and outs of business, but even I understand this—bringing down a company doesn’t happen overnight.”She looked down again at the documents, her eyes flinching away like they’d been burned.“That means you’d been planning this for a long time. Why?” Her voice dropped. Her left hand gripped the couch tightly, her fingertips sinking into the fabric as she tried to stand—only to realize she had no strength left.Archer exhaled a thin ribbon of smoke, the corner of his lips curling in faint mockery. “That has nothing to do with you.”His icy dismissal made her flinch. Her expression shifted, pale and drawn. A

The real reason Archer had orchestrated the downfall of the Jackson family wasn’t about business—it was personal.Years ago, David Jackson, Aria’s father, had cheated. He had a mistress, and not just any mistress—she was the woman he truly loved.David had never married Rachel Williams for love. He’d married her for the money the Williams family provided. Back then, David had nothing. It was the Williams that funded the beginnings of his business, laying the foundation for the Jackson family’s fortune.At home, he played the role of a devoted husband and loving father. But it was all an act.After learning that his mistress had given birth to a son and a daughter, he began quietly shifting his assets. The reason the Jackson family never truly rose to power? Because David never intended for it to. From the very beginning, he was planning to hand everything—company, properties, even the prime land in West District—to his secret family.When Archer made his move, David had already st

When Aria said those words, Archer set down his utensils and walked over to the bed. He picked up his phone from the nightstand and dialed a number.“Cancel tomorrow’s schedule.”“…”Still at the dinner meeting discussing a major deal, Henry’s expression twitched as he glanced at the stone-faced Lucas sitting beside him. A headache was already brewing.“Mr. Duncan, does that include the morning meeting?”“No. Keep the plan, but let Aaron attend in my place.”Aria hadn’t expected Archer to cancel his workday just like that. After he hung up, she looked at him and said, “If you’ve got work, don’t change your plans just for this. I can go talk to my mom on my own. It’s fine.”“And if she doesn’t agree? What are you going to do then?” Archer sat beside her and gently took her hand in his long, fair fingers. “Think you can handle it alone?”She lowered her head, clearly unsure. Seeing that, he said softly, “Didn’t I tell you I’d go with you?”Aria leaned forward, resting her forehea