Semua Bab Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret : Bab 131 - Bab 140

ARIAWhen I arrived at home, I crawled into bed, pulled the duvet over me and fell asleep. I woke the next morning to the sound of my phone vibrating. I groaned, already expecting it was Caspian who was the very last person I wanted to speak to.Instead, it was my father. He had already called five times already, and I'd missed multiple calls from Reed and Xander too.Caspian suspiciously hadn't called me at all.I decided I would call my father later. I had to be at work, but I would call in sick. The longer I could avoid Caspian and his family, the better for me.As for the engagement, that was of no concern to me. Caspian had never asked me to marry him. My stomach tightened at the thought.Would I have agreed if he had? Most probably not. I was still healing from the wounds and scars from my last marriage. Not that I thought Caspian was anything like Rowan. I made breakfast for my kids, dropped them off at school, called Mara to tell her I couldn't come in, then hurried to Lana

ARIAWhen Caspian had walked away, I climbed the stairs to my room, and changed into pants and blazers. I knew what I needed to do. I didn't care what Zara had to say about my engagement.What I did care about was her trying to get in front of this and use me to make herself more popular. After all anyone connected to the daughter-in-law of the Finnick’s was considered powerful.I texted Zara, sending her the recording of Rowan’s voice, agreeing that he had planned the rape against me. When I saw that she had seen the message, I called her.“If you're not out of there in five minutes, Zara, and I mean five minutes, I will be sharing that recording on social media and tagging you.” I heard Zara’s shocked gasp. It felt fulfilling to hear the breathe knocked out of her for once. She whispered something to Talia.“Aria, what the hell do you think you're doing?” I heard Talia say into the phone. “You can't go to the media with that, you'll ruin Zara’s fashion line that's just about to dro

ARIA I’d never heard Caspian sound so cold. He walked out of my office and closed the door. I could feel my heart pounding like it would explode from my chest. It had been difficult not to kiss him when his forehead was right there against mine. I sent Caspian the recording I had made, wondering why it was still so easy to share things with him even when I was obviously so mad at him. Mara returned with the list of shareholders in Rowan’s company. I needed the list because I wanted each of these people investigated. If there was anyone who I could flip over to my side, then I wanted to do that. That afternoon, I went to pick up Nylah and Lark from school, but the teachers appeared confused when I arrived. “Nylah and Lark were picked up twenty minutes ago.” one of their teachers said. “What do you mean picked up? Only I and my nanny are allowed to pick up my children.” “Yes, but this woman had a written note from you saying you were stuck at work and needed her to help.” Th

ARIAThe movie set Michelle was referring to was an one hour drive away from me. Once I got confirmation that she was expecting me, I left the house.When I got there, she was already waiting for me in her office. She stood, hugging me gently. “Welcome, welcome. I was just so surprised to get your call.” I nodded, sitting in front of her desk. “I know, but I realized you could have some information that I need.” Michelle called her secretary into the office and ordered some coffee for us. “Alright, go ahead then.” “Do you remember my sister, Zara Stanton?” I asked. “Yes. I hear she's dropping a new swimsuit collection. We’re using a few of them in the movie. She's pretty good, isn't she?” She was? It was even better if Zara had actually put her work and sweat into those swimsuits. It would make it even better when she had to watch it crash and burn before her.“She is. What do you know about her company?” I asked Michelle.“Nothing much, but I'm sure I can find some information.

ARIAMy meeting with Ivan’s wife happened much sooner than I expected. She called me the next morning while at work. I was in a meeting with Cher and Denzel, planning the video uploads which were slated for later in the day, when Mara brought over my phone. I stood and excused myself from the room as I answered the call.“Hello? Aria Stanton here.” “Hello, Aria, this is Vivienne Dmitri. Ivan’s wife. Would you be available for lunch this afternoon?” It was an easy enough decision, and I didn't hesitate.“I'll make myself available.” I answered.“I'll send a car for you,” Vivienne said. “I'll take my car. All you have to do is send me an address.” I informed her. I didn't trust Vivienne enough to take the risk. I concluded my meeting with the team after uploading the videos online. The first batch of Infinity Corp’s AI robots had already sold out.Mara joined me as we walked back to my office. I was barely seated when I received a message from Caspian. “We have dinner at my grand