All Chapters of The Worthless Ex-Wife's Revenge : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

SerenaBy the time I got back to Lawrence Global, my mind was still spinning from everything that had happened.Marcus looking shocked to see me.Ethan being so protective and caring.That woman... Vanessa, and the hateful look she gave me."Hmm..." I shook my head as I walked into my office, trying to focus.Work. I need to focus on work.I sat down at my desk and dove into the mountain of paperwork waiting for me. Contracts to review. Reports to read. Emails to answer.Hours passed in a blur of numbers and signatures.A soft knock on the door made me look up.Desmond walked in, carrying his tablet with a satisfied smile on his face."Good news, ma'am," he said. "I've scheduled meetings with Wellington Holdings' shareholders for tomorrow morning."My heart jumped with excitement, but I kept my face professional."How many?" I asked."Five major shareholders," Desmond replied. "Together, they hold forty percent of the company. If you can convince them to sell to you, combined with the

SerenaThe next morning, I woke up determined to get to work early.There was so much to do, so many plans to set in motion, and I couldn't afford to waste a single minute.But Ethan had other ideas."Where do you think you're going?" he asked, wrapping his arms around my waist from behind as I tried to slip out of the room after dressing up."Work," I said, laughing softly. "I need to get there early today.""Not before breakfast," he said firmly, pulling me back down onto the bed."Ethan, I really don't have time...""You always have time to eat," he said, his voice leaving no room for argument. "I'm not letting you leave this house on an empty stomach."I sighed but couldn't help smiling. "You're impossible.""And you're stubborn," he replied, kissing my neck. "Now come on. Breakfast is already ready."He practically dragged me downstairs, where a full breakfast was waiting. Eggs, toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, coffee—everything."Eat," he commanded, pointing at my plate."Yes, sir,"

Serena But strangely, the triumph I felt wasn't as sweet as I expected. Because all I could think about was Ethan.About his voice saying "I love you."About his birthday that I'd almost missed.About how much he meant to me.God, When did this happen?When did this stop being just a contract marriage?When did I fall in love with him?I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts.Focus, Serena. You have work to finish. And you have a birthday to plan.I looked at the clock. 2 PM.If I worked quickly, I could leave by 4 PM. That would give me three hours before Ethan got home.Three hours to make this the best birthday he has ever had.........I worked faster than I'd ever worked before, clearing emails and signing documents at record speed.By 3:45 PM, my desk was finally clear.I grabbed my bag and coat and practically ran out of the office."I'm leaving early today," I told my secretary. "If anything urgent comes up, call Desmond.""Yes, ma'am," she said, looking surprised but no

Ethan Ashford We sat down to eat, and the food was delicious, but honestly, I barely tasted it.I was too busy watching Serena.The way she smiled when she talked. The way her eyes lit up when she laughed. The way she kept glancing at me like she was checking to make sure I was happy."Thank you," I said suddenly, interrupting her mid-sentence.She blinked. "For what?""For this. For everything." I reached across the table and took her hand. "No one has ever done anything like this for me before.""Really?" she asked, surprised. "But... your family...""My family doesn't celebrate birthdays," I said. "They never have. Birthdays were just... another day."Sadness flickered across her face. "That's terrible."I shrugged. "I'm used to it.""Well, not anymore," she said firmly. "From now on, we're celebrating your birthday properly. Every year."Every year.She's planning to be here every year.My heart nearly burst."I'd like that," I said softly.She smiled and squeezed my hand.After

SerenaWhen I arrived at Lawrence Global, I went straight to my office.Desmond was already there, waiting with my morning coffee."Good morning, ma'am," he said with a warm smile. "You look happy today.""Good morning, Desmond," I replied, unable to hide my smile. "Thank you for the coffee.""My pleasure," he said. "You have three meetings scheduled for today.""Perfect," I said, sitting down at my desk. "Let's get started."The meetings went smoothly. New partnerships. Contract negotiations. Everything was falling into place perfectly.Between meetings, I called Desmond into my office."I need you to do something for me," I said."Of course, ma'am. What do you need?""Schedule an emergency meeting with all the shareholders of Wellington Holdings for tomorrow morning," I said.His eyes widened slightly. "All of them?""Yes," I confirmed. "Ten AM. At Willington's headquarters.""Understood," he said, already making notes. "Should I inform them of the agenda?""No," I said, a small smi