Semua Bab After divorce, He regretted: Bab 41 - Bab 50

This time, Lilian’s gaze at Emily felt different. Emily brushed it off, assuming she was just curious about the gossip from lunch. After all, she wasn’t the only one getting odd looks lately—several coworkers had been sneaking glances her way. As she walked to the water dispenser, cup in hand, Emily couldn’t help but wonder: if even I was getting this much attention, what about Bella?Even if Bella was completely innocent, people always preferred their own narratives—saying things like "Something must’ve happened for it to blow up like that," or "Maybe she crossed a line and that’s why the wife reacted that way."

When they arrived outside her apartment building, Theo’s assistant suddenly spoke up, asking Emily to stay in the car for a moment.Before she could ask why, two burly bodyguards were seen escorting a man toward them. The assistant got out and motioned for Theo and Emily to remain inside.Theo rolled down the window and glanced out, spotting the man—clearly weighed down with professional camera equipment.Rico, the assistant, explained, “This guy followed us all the way from the office. Kept acting shady.”From the gear and context, there was no doubt about the man’s identity.Theo frowned and asked, “Which news outlet do you represent? Why were you tailing us?”

To deal with Aaron's relentless attempts to contact her, Emily decided to reach out to the divorce lawyer Theo had recommended. The woman—Harper—was a senior partner at a reputable law firm, a specialist in family law with over 15 years of experience. She was also known as the go-to lawyer for many celebrities.Over the phone, Emily explained the situation briefly. “The court already sent the official notice to both of us, but my ex-husband is clearly stalling. He still hasn’t sent back the confirmation papers. What can I do in this case?”Harper broke down her options and gave her two paths forward. Emily fell into a thoughtful silence. If this had been her a few months ago, she would’ve rejected the idea without hesitation. But now... she couldn’t help wondering—maybe she’d been too soft, too easy to walk

The team exchanged wide-eyed glances, looking more shocked than Lilian herself. What the—she just got fired?Everyone knew she'd received a warning not long ago, but immediate dismissal? That was intense. They looked around nervously, whispering among themselves.Lilian’s face flushed with shame as she noticed all the stares. She shot the group a sharp glare, and the eavesdropping crowd instantly scattered, heads down, pretending to be immersed in work. The half-finished meeting? Forgotten. The team lead was out—what meeting?Diana’s tone was firm. “You can go pack up your personal belongings now. Please don’t touch your computer. IT will take it from here.”The policy was clear: di

Emily stood behind Theo, frowning toward the doorway—only to see a refined-looking middle-aged woman frozen in place, staring back at them. Her outfit was elegant but sharp: a fitted jacket cinched with a metallic belt, a patterned maxi skirt, and high-heeled boots. Retro but stylish.And from the look on her face, she was even more stunned than they were.“Mom,” Theo said at last, exhaling as if in both relief and resignation. “You didn’t tell me you were coming.”Mom? Emily blinked. She glanced at the woman, then at Theo—same eyes, similar bone structure. So this was Mrs. Maren. The boss’s mom. Not a threat. She instinctively relaxed and stepped out from behind Theo.