All Chapters of Married to the Billionaire to Divorce Him: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Nathaniel’s POV“Do you know what it’s like for your girlfriend to sleep with another man, Nathaniel?”The voice on the phone was very calm. The grip on my phone tightened as I sat up in bed, my heart hammering. It was an unknown number. But I knew who it was. Josh. It was even late at night.“You took everything from me. And now... I’m going to take something from you.”My blood turned to ice. “What the hell are you talking about?”He gave out a soft chuckle. Then a message notification came into m y phone. I tapped the screen, and the photo loaded. It was a picture of Ava. She was standing in front of a dimly lit apartment, alone and looked vulnerable. This wasn't the first time he took a picture of Ava at a random place and sent it to me.I shot out of bed. “Where is she?”He didn't respond and the line went dead.Shit!I didn't want to, but I had to. I immediately dialed David Geezran. The phone rang twice before he answered, his voice groggy. "Nathaniel? why are you calling by t

"Please can you not ask any questions on our way to the hotel." I pleaded to David."Sure, if that's what you want." He replied. The drive to the hotel was quiet. David didn’t push me to talk, and I was grateful. My body was still running on adrenaline, but my mind was exhausted. I stared out the window, watching the city lights blur into streaks of gold and white. The streets were quiet, almost peaceful; so different from the chaos that had erupted just hours ago.I wrapped my arms around myself, trying to push away the chill in my bones. I should’ve been relieved that I wasn’t in immediate danger, but instead, all I felt was trapped.David finally pulled up in front of a really expensive hotel. It looked too extravagant, I could add it to my lists of hotels to visit for my blog.“Are you sure about this?” he asked, turning to me. His voice was careful, like he was trying not to push too hard."Yes...I am. I just need space to think." He exhaled, drumming his fingers on the steering

"I underestimated you, Ava. That won’t happen again."Jessica’s voice was calm, but her eyes were cold as she glared at me.I held my ground, gripping the contract tightly in my hands."You can throw all the threats you want, Jessica, but I’m not playing your game to the letter." I said, my voice steady despite the how I felt deep inside.Jessica scoffed, crossing her arms. "You really think you have a choice here? You were never meant to be anything more than a placeholder. A means to an end."Damn! This lady really knows how to use words against someone. That was harsh.My jaw clenched, I was getting irritated. "Then maybe you should’ve picked someone else...from another family perhaps."Her eyes darkened. "Nathaniel isn’t yours, Ava. He never was, and he never will be."I already knew that. To me, I wasn't for Nathaniel either and never will be. But I couldn't let Jessica look down on me. "And yet, here we are," I shot back. "You both desperately need me to cover up his playboy li

"I Saw You At..."The words barely left my mouth when my mother’s hand clamped down on my wrist, her grip firm but trembling. My eyes were locked onto the woman as the memory rushed back. Shock was written all over her face.“Ava, now is not the time,” Mom whispered urgently.The woman at the door shifted uncomfortably, glancing between us. There was something about her expression, as if she hadn’t expected me to recognize her so quickly.“No,” I said, stepping forward, shaking off my mother’s hold. I knew her. I had seen her before, but where?And then, like a puzzle clicking into place, the memory surfaced.“The Hargrave mansion,” I breathed."I saw you at the Hargrave mansion," I finished my sentence with certainty. The woman blinked rapidly, her lips parting slightly. She seemed surprised but composed herself quickly."Yes," she admitted. "I work there."I took a step back, processing her words. Mom shifted uncomfortably beside me.What would a maid from the Hargrave mansion be d

"You look…different...I mean you look very beautiful." He studied me, his gaze making me feel flustered.His words caught me off guard, and for a split second, I forgot how to respond.“Um… thank you,” I managed, shifting slightly as warmth crept up my neck.David chuckled, clearly amused by my reaction. “I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable,” he said smoothly. “It’s just… you have this glow about you today.”I let out a small laugh, trying to downplay whatever he was getting at. “I think you’re just seeing things, David.”“Maybe,” he said, stepping just a little closer. “Or maybe I just noticed you aren't wearing sweat pants or jeans."I laughed a little, my face already turning red. There was something about the way he was looking at me,like I was the only thing in the room worth paying attention to. His gaze was intense, but not overbearing. Playful, yet unreadable.I cleared my throat, attempting to shift the conversation before he could fluster me any further. “So, you said y