Chapter one

CLAIRE The ballroom glittered beneath a thousand chandeliers, each prism scattering shards of light across the vaulted ceiling like fractured stars. Camera flashes exploded in staccato bursts, mingling with the clink of crystal glasses and the low murmur of investors, reporters, and scientists exchanging polished pleasantries. I smoothed the folds of my deep emerald gown for what felt like the hundredth time, fingertips trembling despite my effort to still them. My heart was a drumbeat inside my chest, each thud louder than the last, threatening to pound right out of me. I forced my lips into a smile that felt like a mask, but my pulse gave me away. Tonight was supposed to be salvation. The launch of the product Jason and I had bled for: Aetheria. Every sleepless night, every painstaking prototype, every argument that had left me raw but determined—it all led to this moment. But the truth was, Aetheria had begun long before Jason. Long before boardrooms, clinical trials, and

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Chapter Two

CLAIRE The first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was the harsh glare of the hospital lights and the steady beep of the monitors beside my bed. The brightness stabbed through my skull, which throbbed as though someone had driven nails into it. My body ached, heavy and unresponsive, each muscle screaming in protest. Even breathing felt like a battle I wasn’t sure I wanted to fight. I tried to move, but my arms trembled violently, as if they belonged to a stranger. “Claire?” The voice was soft, trembling. I turned my head with effort and blinked against the brightness. Lena sat in a chair beside me, her hand gripping mine so tightly it almost hurt. Her eyes were swollen and red, her face pale with exhaustion, but when she saw me awake, her lips broke into a quivering smile. “Lena…” My voice cracked, raw and hoarse, as though it had been scraped by glass. “How long…?” “You’ve been out since yesterday,” she whispered, wiping at her cheek quickly as though ashamed of the t

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Chapter Three

CLAIRE I lay back against the stiff hospital pillow, every muscle aching, my mind spinning in a haze of disbelief and exhaustion. Sasha had taken everything—my home, my company, my marriage. Even my pride had been ripped away, leaving only a hollow ache that no amount of tears could fill. My chest tightened, lungs struggling, as though grief itself had weight. “Lena…” My voice cracked, fragile, barely audible. She turned immediately, eyes wide, worry etched deep. “Yes?” “Can you… get me something to eat? Please,” I whispered, forcing calm into my trembling voice. “I can’t think on an empty stomach.” Her brow furrowed, suspicion flickering. “Fine. But promise me you won’t move.” “I promise,” I said softly, my throat tight, trying to steady the tremor that ran down my arms. The door creaked. My stomach lurched. It wasn’t Lena. Jason appeared first, immaculate as ever. Every hair in place, his navy suit sharp and perfect. He looked at me like I was fragile, a minor inco

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Chapter Four

CLAIRE Four years had passed since my world had shattered. Claire Darlington—the woman who had been humiliated, betrayed, and discarded—was gone. In her place stood Clara Everson, CEO of Erebos Pharmaceutical. Sharp, focused, unyielding. Every scar, every sleepless night, every moment of pain had carved her into someone who could survive… and even thrive. My company had grown from a modest lab into a powerhouse, and every achievement reminded me that I could exist on my own terms. That I could command my life, and no one could take that away. And yet… nothing grounded me like Liam, my son. His laughter could melt even the heaviest shadows in my chest, his trust a fragile, beautiful tether that reminded me why I fought so fiercely. The afternoon sunlight poured through the apartment windows, dust motes floating lazily in the golden glow. Liam was crouched on the living room floor, engrossed in his fortress of blocks. Knights, dragons, and towers rose under his careful hands, each p

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Chapter Five

CLARA The luxury car Edward had sent glided to a stop in front of the restaurant. Evening air, crisp and faintly fragrant with jasmine, brushed against my skin as I stepped out, adjusting the emerald-green dress he had insisted I wear. Every detail—the car, the dress, the timing—was meticulously orchestrated. Edward had been persistent about perfection, and while I rolled my eyes privately, I knew he meant well. My heels clicked against the cobblestones as I walked toward the entrance. I was halfway there when a sudden movement caught my attention. A man—tall, broad-shouldered, dark hair slightly tousled—stood at a table on the restaurant’s patio, adjusting his jacket. Before I could sidestep, his elbow knocked a half-full glass of red wine, sending it spilling across my dress. “Oh—oh my God!” I gasped, the warm liquid soaking into the fabric. He glanced at me briefly, dark eyes sharp and unreadable. No apology. Not a flicker of humor. Just calm, precise, and undeniably inti

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CHAPTER SIX

CLARAThe sunlight streamed through the curtains, brushing against my face until my eyes fluttered open. For a moment, the room spun around me in a lazy blur. I stretched my arms above my head and felt a dull ache in my shoulders from yesterday. My body was awake, but my mind still floated somewhere between dreams and reality.A soft buzz from the nightstand made me jump a little. I reached for my phone, blinking against the brightness of the screen.> Hope you slept well, beautiful. Last night was amazing… can’t wait to have another time with you. —Your love, Edward.A small smile touched my lips. Edward always knew what to say to make me feel wanted. But as I read the message again, my smile faded. Last night had been wonderful—until that stranger showed up.He had ruined the mood with just one look. Those sharp eyes, that mocking smile… I could still feel the sting of his words, bold and teasing. I didn’t even know why it bothered me so much. I sighed and set the phone down. I cou

Last Updated : 2025-10-10

All Chapters of AFTER MY DIVORCE, I HAD A SON FOR A COLD BILLIONAIRE : Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

Chapter one

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

CHAPTER SIX