All Chapters of Second Marriage to the Billionaire: Ex-Husband Begs Me Not to Go: Chapter 491 - Chapter 500

The families agreed to meet for lunch on Saturday at Grandview, in one of the VIP rooms that Archer usually used.That morning, Archer brought Aria back to her parents’ house. They stayed for a little while, and when it was close to noon, he drove James and Rachel with them to the restaurant.As soon as they got out of the car, they spotted Anson, who had just rushed back from set. Of course he wouldn’t miss something like this.He touched his nose and called out politely, “Hello, Mrs. Jackson.”Rachel smiled warmly and nodded back.Archer held Aria’s hand with complete confidence. “Mom, let’s go inside.”Rachel had gotten used to Archer calling her “Mom” after weeks of his persistence. But for Anson, it was the first time he’d heard it, and it left him stunned. He couldn’t remember Archer ever calling their own mother “Mom,” yet here he was addressing Rachel that way like it was the most natural thing in the world. The whole thing felt off, almost unreal.Inside the VIP room, C

“Our idea is to hold the wedding at the Grandview, make it grand and lively. What do you all think? Just say what’s on your mind, and we’ll work it out together.”“I don’t have any special requests,” Rachel said steadily. “I only want Aria to marry with dignity. No sneaking off to get married quietly, no feeling like she’s been shortchanged.”“Of course!” Marianne nodded eagerly, then pulled a planner out of her purse.“Rachel, I’ve already marked a few dates inside. Take a look,” Marianne said, passing the book to Grace, who handed it across to Rachel.As Rachel flipped through the pages, Marianne went on, “Once we settle on a date, we’ll clear out the Grandview for the day—close it to the public and book the whole place.”“Book the Grandview? You’re throwing money around,” Grandpa Duncan huffed, glaring at her.“So what if I am? My grandson’s getting married! We’ll do it with style. I’m even thinking we’ll get a helicopter for aerial shots!” Marianne shot right back, voice risi

“Yes, I’ve been pretty busy.” Sophia forced a vague smile, awkward under Aria’s cold silence.Rachel wasn’t oblivious. From the moment Sophia appeared, Aria had ignored her. Rachel knew her daughter well—Aria never went out of her way to slight people. She treated friends with loyalty, but once she grew distant, it always meant the other person had done something wrong.Rachel’s smile softened, but her warmth cooled. She let go of Sophia’s hand politely, keeping up appearances, though the genuine enthusiasm from a moment ago was gone.Yvette, however, looked surprised. “Sophia and Aria are friends?”Sophia’s heart leapt. With the entire Duncan family here—especially the grandparents—this was her chance. Yvette was her aunt, but that was as far as Sophia’s family ties went. She got along well enough with Yvette, but Robert barely acknowledged her, and as for the Duncans themselves, she had no real connection at all.The truth was, outsiders almost never had a chance to meet Old

With Wesley’s influence in the industry and Archer himself putting in a word, there was no way Marianne was going to be turned down. Wesley didn’t even bother with excuses—he gave her the role outright.The actress who’d been promised the part stormed off to complain, and that bigshot himself even came knocking. Wesley brushed him off without a second thought. Marianne, of course, knew nothing about the politics behind it.A week later, on Saturday, it was Marianne’s first official day on set. She was determined not to let anyone know who she really was. The last thing she wanted was actors trying to curry favor, showering her with empty compliments. More than that, she wanted to test her acting honestly. If people already knew her background, they might praise her even if she fell flat.Still, Wesley worried. The entertainment world was ruthless, and he didn’t want anyone treating her like an ordinary outsider. Quietly, he pulled the director aside and revealed who she was. Sudde

“Mrs. Duncan!” The director rushed over quickly. “Mr. Duncan.”“He didn’t realize you were here to act. Please don’t take offense,” the director explained, then turned and scolded the young staffer before sending him away.Marianne waved it off. “It’s fine. We’re all just trying to make a living. Whatever your status, it’s best to show each other some respect.”“You’re absolutely right,” the director agreed at once. “These young people can be a little careless.”After a few more words, he hurried off again. “Mrs. Duncan, just two more scenes and it’ll be your turn. Let’s get you into makeup.”“Director, you’ve got the next scene to prep. Why don’t I take Mrs. Duncan instead?” Lia, the female lead, spoke up right away.The director checked his watch, then nodded. “Alright, Lia, take her. You’re playing her daughter anyway, so this is a good chance for you two to build some chemistry.”Marianne motioned for him to get back to work, and the director left.“This way, Mrs. Duncan.”