Lahat ng Kabanata ng Ex-husband Regrets: I married a Billionaire Single-Dad: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

ADRIANOTHE CHARITY EVENT was the biggest party of the year in the city, and it was going to be filled with dignitaries, billionaires and a lot of media coverage. It would be the best way to officially expose his fake relationship with Avery.A smirk was plastered on his face as he imagined the outburst from the news. He had not dated anyone in over 3 years, not since the incident with Clarance and the birth of Iris. It had been a very messy thing that he did not wish to repeat, and cause further distress to Iris. Besides, most of the women who flirted with him knew who he was and were purely after his money. It was different with Avery.He remembered the first time he saw her in that elevator. She was disheveled and distressed, and yet, she managed to look more beautiful than any woman he had ever seen. It was a pleasant surprise when she had shown up at his suite door, crying, broken and wanting him to console her. And he had done just that.A honk revved him from his reverie. The t

AVERYIF NOT FOR her infuriating father, the drive with Iris was very enjoyable. The cake was delicious, and Iris basically left all of it to me as she told me about how her friend's pencil broke, and she offered to help. That was how she made friends.I often caught Adriano looking at me as I listened to Iris without interrupting."My Nana would be glad that you finished her cake," Iris said, making me look down at the plate. It was empty. "She likes it when I finish my food."Adriano slowed to a stop in front of a major designer store. "We are here."I looked at the store and all the stores around. They were well above my pay grade. I shook my head and said, "I can't shop here."Adriano rolled his eyes and handed me a black and gold card. "Take my card. It is unlimited. Just go buy anything you want. Take Iris with you." Iris snatched the card from Adriano and pushed herself out the door. I was still stunned as I got out of the car. I looked at Adriano for confirmation, and he nodde

ADRIANOON THE DAY of the event, Adriano was nervous like a teenage boy on prom night. He was dressed immaculately in an Italian pinstriped suit and gold accessories. Throughout the previous day, he could not keep Avery out of his mind. He could not deny that he was very much attracted to her, but he was not sure if she felt the same way.He ran his hand through his hair one last time before he went out of his room. Nana and Iris were downstairs, engrossed in a board game. Nana had agreed to take care of Iris for the night."You are ready to do," Nana said when Adriano came down the stairs.Adriano nodded. He pecked Iris on her forehead before turning to Nana. "I am. Don't hesitate to call me if anything happens.""Non succederà niente, Adriano," she said. "We will be fine." She adjusted his collar. "Go and have fun."Adriano snorted. He would try to have fun."Bye bye, Daddy," Iris said. "Say Hi to Miss Avery for me."Adriano nodded and smiled. Iris was finally speaking more and ope

AVERYI TURNED AROUND sharply in search of the woman who made the room quieten, but instead my eyes fell on a familiar face and the gleaming white teeth of Laura Hill - now Laura Vale. That would mean that Dante is not far behind."I need to get out of here now," I said to Emily."What? Why?" Emily asked. "Is it because of Clarance?"I shook my head truthfully. I don't even know what Clarance looked like. "My stepsister is here," I whispered."Your stepsister," Emily repeated. "The one that got married to your ex-husband.""Do I have another?" I asked sarcastically. "It's her."Is your ex-husband here?" Emily asked, stretching her neck and looking around."I think so," I replied. "But I don't want to find out. Let's go to another section before -""Sister!" Laura's voice rang out.Now all heads swivelled to me as Laura pushed through, muttering excuses as she passed until she came a few feet away from me. "How long has it been?" She asked, leaning in to hug me with a fake smile on her

WITHOUT HESITATING FOR a second, Adriano growled under his breath and went after Clarance. He caught her near the stairs and pulled her to the side, his grip firm on her arm.“Oops,” Clarance said with a mischievous smile, not the least bit startled as her back pressed against the wall.“What did you do, Clarance?” Adriano asked in a low and dangerous voice.“Oh, hello darling,” she whined in that falsely sweet tone that once used to soften him. “I didn’t know you would be here. What a pleasant surprise.” She arched her back deliberately, pressing closer so her belly rubbed against his crotch. “Don’t play games with me!” Adriano snarled, slamming his hand against the wall by her head. The sound cracked through the corridor. He leaned in close, his eyes sharp with fury. “I don’t know what you think you’re doing, but I suggest you stop before you hurt yourself.”Clarance only laughed, the sound light and mocking. “We both know you can’t hurt me,” she whispered. Her hand slithered up, c