All Chapters of The Forsaken Wife's Empire: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

(Mason’s POV)My eyes widened in shock. Panic rushed through me and I ran straight to her. I pulled her into my arms, my heart pounding hard. Patricia gripped my hands tightly as she struggled to breathe.“I… I can’t breathe,” she whispered. “My chest… it hurts.”I swallowed hard as heat rushed to my forehead. My hands were shaking.Was she having a heart attack? Or a panic attack? I couldn’t tell. All I knew was that I hated seeing her like this. She never had anything like this when we were married. When did this start?“James!!” I shouted sharply, but there was no response.The room was empty. Not even the security guard who always stood by the door was here. My chest tightened. It felt like everyone had disappeared.“Please stay calm, Pat… I’ll call 911 now,” I said, my voice shaking as I grabbed my phone.But Patricia held my hand, stopping me.“My pills…” she mumbled. “They’re in my bag.”My eyes quickly searched the room, but her handbag wasn’t here. It was probably still in he

(Patricia's POV)My lips stayed in a warm smile, and my heart beat softly but fast. The memories of last night with Raymond were still rushing through me. I had spent the night in his arms, and it was beautiful.We didn’t even sleep. We stayed up all night talking, laughing at our silly jokes, and making love. He took me in different positions, full of energy and passion.This morning, just before I left his room, he pulled me close and hugged me tightly. Then he said something that made my heart race even faster."I promise to be a loving husband to you," he said softly. "You will never regret being with me."He repeated those same words again... that I would never regret being with him. That could only mean one thing: he wanted something real with me, not just a contract marriage.And the truth was, I wanted that too. I wanted to treat this marriage as a real one. That was why I allowed myself to get this close to him. Maybe giving my heart a second chance wasn’t such a bad idea.Be

(Lucy’s POV) I stared at the picture frame in my hand. It was a photo of Raymond and me. Even though it was taken years ago, it still felt fresh, like it happened yesterday. He was smiling in the picture, and his hand was resting on my shoulder. That was before I confessed my feelings to him. But ever since I told him how I felt, he hardly smiled at me. He barely came close to me. He couldn’t even hold me the way he did in that picture. I took a deep breath and gently placed the photo back on my nightstand. I had kept it safe all these years, believing that one day it would sit on the nightstand in a room Raymond and I would share... when we finally got married. That day would come. And today, I was ready to take the first step. I took another breath and walked out of my room. My dad and mum were seated in the living room when I got there. Their brows tightened the moment they saw me dressed up, clearly wondering where I was going. “Where are you going?” my dad asked, unable to

(Patricia's POV) "Thank you so much for visiting today, Patricia, and thank you for all your gifts," Matron Theresa said, smiling. I smiled back and hugged her again, probably for the millionth time. It was evening, and time to leave. Matron Theresa and the others walked me back to the field, seeing me off. I turned to Anna, whose eyes were already red, as if she hated that I was leaving. I smiled and handed her my company’s card. That card was special... only for people I personally invited to my office. That meant she could visit anytime she wanted, without needing an appointment. "Here’s my card, Anna. Just in case," I said softly. If she ever wanted a better opportunity, she could come. But most importantly, she could come as my childhood friend. Anna stared at the card, surprised. "Smithfield Global?" I nodded quietly. "Yes. That’s my office." I hadn’t expected them to know I was the president of Smithfield. Not everyone followed business news, especially people in a sma

(Raymond’s POV)Gasps exploded from every direction. People froze. Cameras flashed like lightning. I jerked back instantly, pushing her away with force. “What nonsense is this?” I snapped, wiping my lips in disgust. “Who the hell are you?” Her eyes widened with hurt, as if I had wronged her. “What do you mean, Raymond?” she asked in a sad, trembling tone. “Why did you push me away like that?” I stared hard at her, completely lost. “I don’t even know who you are.” She blinked rapidly, tears filling her eyes. “How can you stand here and pretend you don’t know me? Why? Are you scared your new wife will see us together?” I clenched my fists tightly, my eyes burning with anger. She actually had the guts to stand there and lie to my face. What exactly was she up to? “You promised to love me,” she continued loudly, her voice cracking just enough to be dramatic. “You promised that your marriage wouldn’t stop you from loving me. Now you’re acting like I’m a stranger?” Her voice rose l