Lahat ng Kabanata ng Second Marriage to the Billionaire: Ex-Husband Begs Me Not to Go: Kabanata 611 - Kabanata 620

Larry had already resigned himself to showing up at the banquet the Xander family was throwing for Shawn. He’d guessed Shawn’s true identity, and there was no way he’d allow himself to look small or humiliated in front of that man again. To save face, he ordered the latest high-fashion tuxedo, perfectly tailored. Even Lucy was styled like a high-society debutante, jewels and all.On any other day, Lucy would have been thrilled—she loved dressing up like a socialite. Tonight, though, the sight of Larry in polished gown only made her stomach churn. She couldn’t shake the memory of Shawn’s hand tightening around Larry’s throat, his eyes cold and merciless. And now that same man had sent them an invitation? There was no way this night would end well.She imagined arriving at the estate only for Shawn to have them dragged into a corner and beaten in front of everyone. With anyone else, she’d think that idea absurd, too crude, too shameless. But Shawn? She believed he was exactly crazy eno

No one at the banquet was naïve. The only one blinded was Fifi, hopelessly caught up in her own love-struck fantasies.Shawn ignored the curious glances from society daughters circling nearby. His eyes, bored and detached just a moment ago, suddenly lit up when he spotted Aria standing with Sean and Christina. The shift was instant—like a loyal dog perking up the second its owner walked into the room.Aria looked breathtaking tonight. The flowing vintage green gown gave her an almost otherworldly grace, the soft glow of the amber lights turning her pale skin into something luminous, kissed with a haze of gold. She seemed wrapped in her own radiance, impossible to look away from.For Shawn, that one glance was enough.His expression, so blank before, softened into warmth. His eyes curved, lips lifting into a smile that transformed him entirely. The cold young master had vanished; in his place was a boy who couldn’t hide his joy. The shift was so stark that several young women who ha

“Wendy, you need to behave yourself tonight.” Patrick spoke with deliberate patience. “Do you remember what I told you about Shawn Xander? He’s the younger son of the Xander family. He’s been abroad for years, outgoing by nature, and he’d be a good match for you. Don’t keep saying you don’t like him. You won’t know until you actually meet.”“You keep insisting you love Archer, but Archer already has someone. You only cling to him because he once saved you as a child, and because he’s handsome with an impressive family. But Shawn is just as good-looking, famous for it, in fact—and he’s no less of a catch. See for yourself first.”Patrick added firmly, “If you like him, I’ll speak to the Xanders about a marriage proposal. If you don’t, I’ll find you someone else. But it won’t be Archer.”Wendy’s face darkened in frustration. She wanted no one but Archer, yet her father kept trying to push her toward other men. She thought it was ridiculous.But since they were already here, she had n

“What the hell do you mean by that? Why should I give your wife my jacket?” Ethan snapped. “Archer, seriously, are you out of your mind? You’re all the way overseas and you still want to control what your wife wears? That kind of possessiveness is a sickness, you know that? Go get treatment!”He rattled on, words flying like bullets.Archer found him unbearably noisy. “Do you want those cross-dressing photos from our teenage years to go public?”Ethan went dead silent.The truth was, he and Archer had been butting heads since they were kids. Archer had been ridiculously pretty back then, and Ethan—being a loudmouth brat—liked picking on good-looking kids.Archer’s features had been so sharp, so delicate, that Ethan once teased him by calling him “sister.” He barely got the words out before Archer grabbed him by the collar, dragged him into the bathroom, and stripped off his shirt just to prove a point—anything Ethan had, Archer had too.Ethan ended up crying from sheer frustratio

Shawn’s looks weren’t just handsome—they were striking. Rugged and masculine, yet with a streak of wildness that refused to be tamed. With his close-cropped haircut, that rebellious edge only stood out more.Anyone who saw him would immediately think: full of fire and youth.Patrick and Lila exchanged a quick glance. Both were clearly impressed.While Patrick kept chatting politely with Shawn’s grandfather, Lila tugged Wendy aside and whispered, “That was Shawn just now. What do you think?”“You saw him yourself. He’s incredibly good-looking, tall, long-legged, easygoing. And with the Xander family name behind him, you’d never have to worry about society rules and etiquette. Shawn doesn’t care about that. You’d still get to live freely, without him trying to hold you back.”Wendy was still a little dazed, struggling to catch up with everything.When her parents first introduced her, she had only managed a fleeting glance at Shawn. But even that single look left her heart flutte