All Chapters of Ex-husband Regrets: I married a Billionaire Single-Dad: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

ADRIANONANA WAS SPEECHLESS.Even though she had a lot to say, she still recognized that Adriano was her boss and demanded respect, so he kept mute, mulling over what he had just said."Iris is not going to be happy," she finally said.Adriano grunted as he sat down heavily. "You heard her slam her door. She is already unhappy." His daughter was changing. She was growing, and while that was a good thing, it also made him quite nervous."The woman, Nadia," Nana said. "Have you spoken to her about it?" Adriano shook his head. "I made it clear that I do not want to see or speak to her ever again. But that was before this new... development."Nana leaned forward and continued. "You should speak to her about everything. She might not want to keep the baby."Adriano stroked his chin. If there were a way he could convince Nadia not to keep the baby, it would make his life so much easier. Nothing would connect them again, and he could go back to Avery."Speak to her," Nana said, wearily. "An

AVERYAS THE NIGHT approached, I began feeling a bit of hesitation in my mind. I knew it had given my word to Gene and Jackson that I would be attending the festival, but as the day went on, and I saw more people arriving, I realized how big the party was.It was like a party closely knitted people, and I was an outsider. I peeked at the window as children ran across the streets, welcoming the new arrivals.I held my scarf around my neck, deciding that I was not going anymore. I would not be missed.DUSK CAME QUICKLY, but the energy in the town did not reduce. If anything, it even increased. The streets were well lit by colorful glowing balloons and I could begin hearing some music coming from the square on the next street.I had resigned myself to a lonely night, when my door burst open and Gene came in. Half of her face was painted and she was filled with an animated excitement. "What are you still doing here?" She asked. "The party is starting."I shook my head, uncertainly. "I don

AVERYKEEPING MY MIND away from Jackson, I began to enjoy the party and festivities. I found myself joining in the crowd dancing, laughing heartily, and jumping in joy.Lillian too was free of thinking of her children. She was open hearted and allowed herself to have fun. I Gene beside me some hours later, late into the night. Most of the kids and elderly people had retired for the night so the party was less crowded but more intense. I caught sight of Jackson a few times and our gazes met over heated stares and held for a few seconds before breaking apart.We were all seated around a large fire, laughing and talking with each other. Gene and her friends were reminiscing about their childhood activities. Jackson's name came up a lot in their stories. From what I heard, he was something of a teenage hooligan while growing up, and he still was.He did not contribute anything, but he had a small smile on his face as everyone said a thing or two about how to terrorized the town, but still

ADRIANOADRIANO WONDERED WHO could be so important that his secretary urged him to come. He felt bad for disappointing Iris this morning, but I wanted to leave the house. He needed to do something to keep his mind busy, and he was willing to bury himself in work, as he usually did.He drummed his hands on the steering wheel as he drove into the private parking lot. Word immediately spread out that the CEO of the company was back and before he could enter the lobby, all his secretaries were there to welcome him."Welcome back from your vacation sir," they greeted as soon as he stepped in.He nodded and waved at hand a dismiss them as he went to the elevator."Welcome sir," Harry, his personal assistant hurried forward, pressing the elevator open for Adriano."Does the board know I am here?" Adriano asked as the elevator began moving up.Harry shook his head, saying, "No sir. They are not expecting you for the next few weeks."Adriano grunted and nodded."But some of them are around,"

WHEN LAURA HEARD her husband mention Avery's name so gently and lovingly, her face went red with anger. She clenched her fist and walked away. Her blood was boiling with anger. If thoughts could kill, Avery would be dead, because everything Laura was thinking about her was filled with pain and anger. She reached for the phone to call Clarance, but then she remembered what had happened the last time they got together.They were arrested for trying to steal, and Clarance had immediately distanced herself and hung Laura out to dry. That experience gave Laura a reality check that Clarance was not her friend, and neither was she a good person. Laura cried inwardly as she remembered the backlash she had gotten from the online viral video. People called her names, but somehow, Clarance's face and name had been omitted by the media. That was surely the work of her lover, Martin Roosevelt. He had the power and money to wipe Clarance's slate clean, while leaving Laura to be devoured by the pap