All Chapters of Walking Away from the Wrong Love: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Anyway, since Ellie and that scumbag Derek were already planning to divorce, if fate somehow brought her together with Jordan, wouldn't that make them family?On Monday morning, Derek had just returned to his office after a meeting when his attorney, Ben, knocked on the door."Mr. Housten," Ben said, stepping inside, "Miss Winbury has hired the well-known attorney, Jordan Smith, as her representative. I'm afraid he'll go for the jugular during the asset division. It could put us at a serious disadvantage."In just a few short years, Jordan had become one of the most formidable figures in the legal world. Even the toughest cases always found a crack in his hands, a way through the impossible. He was known to be selective, taking only cases that stirred his interest—no matter how much money was offered.If he'd chosen to take on this divorce case, that meant he was ready for war.Derek's eyes narrowed slightly.What a two-faced, hypocritical woman Ellie was!On the surface, she'd

On the document the doctor handed him, three words stood out—acute myocardial infarction.The words burned into Derek's vision, stabbing through his eyes straight into his chest.His phone vibrated in his pocket. He pulled it out and glanced at the screen. It was his lawyer, Ben."Mr. Housten," Ben said, "the court has accepted your divorce filing. According to procedure, Miss Winbury will receive the summons within three days.""Withdraw it.""Mr. Housten, you mean… withdraw the divorce petition?""Yes."His voice was low, almost flat, but there was a shadow behind it."We'll deal with the divorce after my grandmother's condition stabilizes."…Ellie needed to visit the hospital to collect some clinical data. Coincidentally, Thomas also had business there with the hospital director, so they went together from QuantumX Biotech.On the way, Ellie's eyelid wouldn't stop twitching. An uneasy feeling kept rising in her chest.Thomas noticed her distraction."What's wrong? You

Mandy Brigman, the maid standing in the corner, stepped forward immediately."Yes, Madam?""Escort her out," Catherine said, her tone as cold as steel. "And take her... offerings with her."Lisa's face went pale in an instant. "Catherine, there must be some misunderstanding. I only wanted—""Misunderstanding?" A bitter laugh escaped Catherine's lips. "You're the one who destroyed my grandson's marriage. Do you really need me to remind you what you've done?"Mandy moved closer, her face an impassive mask, and held out a hand. "Miss. Now, please."Lisa's fingers clenched tightly around the hem of her coat, knuckles white. After a long moment, she bit her lip hard and turned to leave.The door slammed shut behind her.The expensive fruit basket and supplements were unceremoniously dumped into the hallway trash bin.Just then, Ellie arrived, carrying an insulated food jar.Lisa froze. Being seen in her moment of humiliation was her worst nightmare. Their eyes met across the corri

It was only in hindsight that Professor Chasen began connecting the dots.Back when Thomas was studying abroad, their calls about research would invariably drift toward inquiries about Ellie—her latest projects, her well-being, her life.Perhaps, in recommending her to QuantumX Biotech, he had unwittingly played into his former student's long-held designs.Still, Thomas had always been one of his most capable and principled protégés—steady, decent, and thoroughly competent. If the two of them were to find their way to each other, the professor thought, he would be delighted to preside over their wedding himself.…Meanwhile, in the private dining room next door, Deborah was fussing in front of a mirror. She wore a luxurious silk dress that shimmered under the lights, jewels gleaming at her neck and wrists. Carl stood nearby, tugging nervously at his suit jacket and readjusting his tie for the fifth time."Dad, Mom, relax," Lisa said, smiling reassuringly. "Derek's a nice guy."

"You know what?" Deborah snapped, venom bright in her voice. "In affairs of the heart, the one who isn't loved is the real homewrecker. You're the obstacle standing between Lisa and Derek. You're the third wheel."Ellie responded with a slow, mocking clap."And if my memory serves me," she said, her voice like ice, "a few years ago, Uncle Carl was keeping a mistress. You found out, didn't you? Stormed the place and made a spectacular scene. So, congratulations, Deborah. By your own logic, you were the 'other woman' in your own marriage all along."The words landed like a physical blow. Rage contorted Deborah's features. She lunged forward, hand flying toward Ellie's face. "You bitch!"Ellie was ready. She caught Deborah's wrist mid-air and shoved her back with a force that sent her stumbling. "I'm not the helpless girl you could push around anymore."Carl sprang forward, furious, and struck out."You wretched, ill-bred girl! How dare you disrespect your aunt this way? I'll teach