Semua Bab FROM SCUMBAG EX TO SCUMBAG HUSBAND: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Elara’s POV The harsh vibration of Adrian's phone pierced through the deafening silence of the night, jolting me awake. A yawn escaped my lips as I glanced at the clock on the wall. It was 4:43 a.m. It was already time to wake him up to prepare for work while I went downstairs to make breakfast for him. He has a meeting to attend this morning, and I didn’t want him to be late or leave without eating. As I was preparing my mind to get out of bed, the phone buzzed again. I groaned, blinking groggily at the ceiling as I thought whether to get it or wake him up to get it by himself. But before I could decide, the phone stopped vibrating. “Thank God,” I mumbled, unwrapping the blanket that had tangled around me. Just then, as if the universe was testing my temper, the phone began buzzing again. This time it didn’t stop, it incessantly rang. “Who the hell could it be and what the hell does he want? Why would anyone decent be texting a married man at this time of the d

ELARA’S POV “Arghhh!” I screamed and crumbled to the floor, the shards biting into my skin as I fell to my knees. I wept like my soul had splintered. How did I end up here? Why did I love a man who saw me as a placeholder? Three years of loyalty, and I meant nothing to him. I had loved him fiercely, blindly, and I had destroyed the most important relationship in my life to be with him….my grandfather’s. My Grandpa had warned me. He had begged me not to marry Adrian. As if he knew he was a douchebag. But I chose love. Or what I thought was love. I let everything go for Adrian, including the future I had been groomed for. I was supposed to take over my family’s empire. I was trained, raised, and prepared. But I threw it all away for a man who couldn’t even look me in the eyes and apologize. Maybe I should have known I never meant anything to him when he turned me down the first time. I remember clearly our first meeting. It was back when we were in university, Adrian wa

ELARA’S POV The man's grip on Adrian's wrist was firm. I could see Adrian wince in pain as he tried to pull away. "Who the hell are you?" Adrian snapped, trying to sound tough but failing miserably. The stranger didn't even look at Adrian. His eyes were on me, scanning my face like he was checking for injuries. "Are you hurt?" he asked. His voice was deep and calm, but there was something dangerous underneath. I shook my head, still processing what just happened. "I'm... I'm fine." "Good." He finally turned to Adrian, and I saw something cold flash in his eyes. "Now get lost before I make you." Adrian's face turned red. "You can't just…." "I can." The man's voice dropped lower. "And I will." For a moment, Adrian looked like he wanted to argue. But something about the stranger made him think twice. He looked between us, then straightened his jacket. "This isn't over, Elara," Adrian muttered before walking away. I watched him disappear into the crowd, my heart still racing. W

ELARA’S POVI walked through the front door of the mansion, my heels clicking on the marble floor. The party felt like a lifetime ago, even though it had only been an hour."Well, well, well. Look who came back."I turned around and saw a familiar figure standing by the grand staircase. My heart leaped."Aunt Isadora!" I dropped my purse and rushed to her, wrapping my arms around her small frame.She hugged me back tightly, then pulled away to look at me properly."Stand still, let me see you," she said, holding my shoulders. Her sharp eyes scanned my face and body. "You've become so lean. Tell me, did that bastard maltreat you?"I sighed. "Aunt, can we not talk about him today?""Of course, darling." She took my hand and led me to the sitting area. "Come, sit with me."We settled on the velvet couch, and she poured two glasses of wine from the bottle on the coffee table."I heard you're remarrying," she said, handing me a glass. "Killian Dreven.""I guess I have to."Aunt Isadora fro

Killian's POVThe car pulled through the iron gates of my estate, and I watched Elara's face carefully. The moment she saw my mansion, her eyes went wide. Her mouth opened slightly, and I could see the shock and amazement she was trying to hide.Perfect."Impressive, isn't it?" I said, leaning back in my seat.She quickly closed her mouth and looked away. "It's... adequate."I almost laughed. She was using my own words against me."You know," I said casually, "I would have suggested doing our honeymoon at a luxury resort somewhere tropical. But my mansion has everything you need, so we're already on our honeymoon."She turned to glare at me. "In your dreams.""Is that an invitation?""No!" Her face flushed red. "This is a business marriage, Killian. In marriages like this, we get different bedrooms and no touching. How dare you talk about intimacy!"I moved closer to her face, close enough that I could smell her perfume again. "First of all," I said quietly, "no wife of mine will slee