All Chapters of Second Marriage to the Billionaire: Ex-Husband Begs Me Not to Go: Chapter 441 - Chapter 450

Kandice was feeling smug. She was certain that showing up like this—throwing herself into his path—would be impossible for him to resist. Besides, she’d traveled all the way here, a stranger in a foreign place. If she had nowhere to stay, surely Archer wouldn’t just turn her away… would he?Archer only gave a faint smile, then took Aria by the hand and walked to the front desk. “How many rooms do you have left?” he asked.It wasn’t exactly peak tourist season, but the city was still crowded. After checking, the receptionist said there were only two suites and one double room left.“I’ll take all three,” Archer said, handing over his card without hesitation.While the paperwork was being processed, Kandice’s cheeks flushed. “Archer, you don’t have to be so polite,” she said softly.He gave a short, cold laugh. “I’m not being polite. As you can see, the hotel’s full. I suggest you find somewhere else to stay.”“Archer, didn’t—” She cut herself off, stunned. She’d assumed he w

Kandice forgot all about her suitcase, hurrying after Archer. “Arc—”She almost called him Archer in that familiar, syrupy tone, but the memory of his warning made her stop cold. Reluctantly, she changed it. “Mr. Duncan, are you really going to leave me out here? France isn’t safe, and I’ve got nowhere to go. You’ve booked the last three rooms in the hotel—”Her voice trembled as she pushed on, “Even if you hate me, could you really stand by and let me fend for myself? Do you hate me so much you’d rather see something happen to me?”Archer didn’t even slow down. He strode into the hotel without looking back.Kandice rushed after him, clinging to the hope that he’d change his mind. When he stopped at the front desk, her heart leapt—surely he couldn’t be that cruel.But Archer, without turning around, pointed at her and said to the receptionist, “This woman has been harassing me and trying to damage my relationship with my partner. I find it extremely troubling. I’d like you to ma

“He treats you like this and you still like him?” Sandra’s tone was incredulous. “Listen to me, I know several society ladies whose sons would be perfect for you. Some of them already think highly of you and would be thrilled to have you as a daughter-in-law. If I make a few calls, I could introduce you to plenty of outstanding young men. And even if you turn them all down, with our connections we can still find someone on par with Archer in status—someone just as good, if not better.”“Stop it!” Kandice cut her off, clearly unhappy. “After meeting Archer, who could possibly compare? You say you can find me someone with the same status—but can you introduce me to Ronald Jefferson or Wesley Garner? Can you? No! This opportunity only came because the Duncans reached out to us first. That’s the only reason I got to meet Archer at all. Without that, with our family’s reach, how could we ever connect with someone at his level? Those so-called ‘equals’ you’re talking about are just trust fu

Aria’s smile deepened. Her finger, still caught between his lips, gave a playful curl, brushing lightly against his lower lip. It was warm. Soft. Softer than she ever expected from someone who always looked so stern.Archer’s gaze darkened. “You’re the only one who’s ever gotten away with taking advantage of me.”She let out a quiet scoff. “Please. I’m not the only one cashing in here. Need I remind you who stole a kiss the first chance he got?”The memory made her half amused, half exasperated.His smile slowly faded, replaced by a look so intense it made her breath catch. Those deep black eyes held layers of emotion, locked on her flushed face. Her skin looked impossibly smooth under the faint blush, like fine porcelain.He pressed her hand to his cheek and lowered his head, inch by inch, until his warm breath skimmed across her skin.Her breathing faltered—sometimes forgetting to inhale, sometimes dragging in quick, shallow gasps. His face drew closer, impossibly handsome in t

Hearing Aria’s words, Archer nodded. “I’m guessing Kandice went complaining to her again, probably whining about something I supposedly did.”Aria stayed quiet for a moment, then let out a dry, almost suffocated laugh. “That family is talented at playing the poor, helpless victim.”“Save her number. If she calls again, don’t answer. Don’t even bother replying. Just tell me, and I’ll handle it.” Archer’s voice was calm, but there was still an edge of irritation in it.Aria gave a soft, obedient “Mm,” and snuggled closer into his arms. She didn’t say anything, but her actions made it clear she was trying to soothe him.Of course, Archer knew exactly what she was doing. He looked down at her, her smooth forehead almost brushing his lips, her eyes closed in complete ease. Her long, curled lashes fanned against his chest—one from her left eye even caught slightly in the fabric of his shirt.Her nose was delicately straight, her cheeks still flushed from earlier, a soft pink that stood