Lahat ng Kabanata ng Divorce Countdown: She's Suddenly Falling For Me?: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Three years into their marriage, Julian Carter returned.For those three years, Logan Phillips had given Vivian Brooks everything—tending to her with quiet devotion at home, while drinking himself sick, deal after deal, for her company.Three years of blood, sweat, and silent sacrifice—all undone by two words: "He's back."Logan didn't argue. He signed the divorce papers, resigned from his position, and vanished without a trace.But Vivian's life fell apart like an overboiled pot.She showed up at his door, clutching a stack of voided contracts, the once-proud CEO now broken. Her eyes were red-rimmed, her gaze lowered, as she finally whispered, "Logan… help me."Logan smiled. His voice was calm, but there was steel beneath it."Vivian, if you're asking for help, act like it. I played the loyal dog for three years. Maybe it's time for a change."…Flashback: Another drunken night.Logan staggered through the door, gripping the contract folder like a lifeline. The living room l

In three years of marriage, Logan had never once seen Vivian smile like that—not truly, not with her whole heart shining through.His sharp eyes caught the glint of silver on her finger—a new ring that didn't match their wedding set. She hadn't just moved on; she'd leapt into another man's arms without hesitation. It seemed she couldn't bear to waste another second on him.Logan's vision tinted red as his grip tightened around the wine glass, watching Vivian and Julian bask in the crowd's admiration like storybook lovers."Julian, you're finally back!" Vivian's best friend teased, deliberately blocking Julian's path. "Do you know how many years Vivian's been pining for you? If you disappear again, none of us will forgive you!""Absolutely," another friend chimed in. "You kept her waiting all these years overseas. Aren't you going to make it up to her?"Julian's lips curled in amusement. "Isn't Viv married?" he taunted."You're terrible!" Vivian flushed crimson, looking every bi

In her panic, Vivian finally dialed her grandmother's number.Her voice was hollow, and her overwhelming anxiety made it tremble faintly. "Grandma… do you know where Logan went?"Grace hadn't expected her granddaughter to ever show concern for Logan.She was ready to scold her, but in the end, she swallowed her words."I don't know."A deliberate evasion—her way of protecting Logan.Three years had passed. Whether it was regret or remorse, Vivian had to own the consequences of her choices. She had no right to disturb his life anymore.Yet Vivian heard the hesitation between the lines.Eyes bloodshot with desperation, she floored the accelerator and sped to the Brooks estate in her red convertible. The moment she arrived, she dropped to her knees before her grandmother."Grandma… I've made a mess."It was the first time since taking over the Brooks Corporation that Vivian had looked this shaken.Only then did Grace realize the severity of the situation."What happened?""Lo

In an instant, the entire room seemed to gravitate toward Logan."Mr. Phillips, you're here! Please, have a seat. Was the drive here tiring?""Finally! The deal felt shaky without you around; we couldn't settle our nerves without your presence."All at once, Logan was surrounded—welcomed like a star returning home.Meanwhile, at the edge of the room, Vivian and Julian sat alone, suddenly reduced to mere shadows—ignored and irrelevant.Julian clenched his jaw, visibly irritated.The moment they arrived, the compliments had been endless—how handsome he was, how perfect he looked sitting next to Vivian. For a while, he relished that sense of superiority, that satisfying reminder that he was Vivian's only true love.But now?All eyes were on Logan. And not a single one turned back.Julian's face darkened instantly.He ground his teeth in quiet resentment, watching as Logan casually raised a hand and effortlessly quieted the room. The ease with which he commanded attention made Ju

In the restroom, Logan splashed cold water on his face and looked up at his reflection in the mirror.His complexion was pale, his brows furrowed, and his eyes carried a chill that had long since replaced the obedient, lowly gaze he once wore.He pressed his lips together, dried his hands, and turned to leave.But the moment he stepped outside, a familiar figure blocked his path.Vivian stood with her arms crossed, a complicated expression clouding her beautiful face.Logan instinctively stepped back, putting distance between them. "Is something the matter?"That distance he put between them made her uncomfortable.She didn't even know why she'd followed him out here. Staring at Logan, she blurted out the first excuse that came to mind. "Why did you humiliate Julian on purpose?""Humiliate him?" Logan's brows lifted in disbelief. A soft, humorless laugh escaped him. "Who was it at the table insulting me, saying I'm only good for drinking and have no real skills? Seriously, Vivi