Semua Bab Mr. Sterling, Your Ex-wife is a Famous CEO : Bab 111 - Bab 120

Adrian placed his hand on his cheek, staring at Arabella in disbelief. “What are you…” He started to choke on the smoke. Arabella grabbed the cigar from his hand and pressed it into the ashtray as Adrian continued to cough. His face was deathly pale from lack of oxygen as he slowly suffocated in the smoke without even knowing it. He fumbled towards the window, breathing the fresh air deeply. “If you die, what am I supposed do?” Arabella didn't even try to control her emotions anymore, “What am I supposed to tell Axel?” Adrian sat on the floor by the window, slowly catching his breath.Arabella had her back turned against him, crying softly. She couldn't hold her tears anymore.Adrian watched her shoulders shake from the floor and felt something in his chest that had nothing to do with the smoke.Her finger trembled slightly. She'd never been so scared before.What if she hadn't come when she did? What if she hadn't opened the door the she did?Would he have suffocated to death

Adrian cleared his throat, ending the minute long awkward silence.“Of course,” He didn't break eye contact with Arabella, “I made this family like this. I should be the one to fix it.” He reached for Arabella's hand over Axel. She hesitated. Just slightly. Then gave him her hand. She told herself it was for Axel.She almost believed it.“We are going to be happy. I promise.” He added. “Okay, Dad. I…believe you..” Axel's words slurred as he started to fall asleep. Arabella shushed Adrian, patting Axel's back slowly to sleep. It was only when Axel was deeply asleep did Arabella speak again. “From now on, don't go a day without speaking to him.” She warned, “Call. Text. Face time. Visits. Make sure to do one of these everyday.” Adrian nodded, “Noted Ma’am.”Her phone vibrated on the headboard of the bed. She quickly answered the call to avoid waking Axel up. Gavin again. Arabella handed the phone to Adrian, gesturing him to stand up as she also stood.Adrian headed for the do

Serena froze, her eyes red. Her hand slowly rose to her cheek, her chest rising and falling slowly as she stared at her father. “Y–you slapped me?” SLAP. Marcus’s hand landed on her face again, sending Serena staggering backward. “DAD!” She screamed her guts, “Have you lost your mind?” “Shut the fuck up, Serena. You're such a disgrace!” Marcus barked. “Do you know how much I have done to get this far?” “I was going to become Mayor! You ruined my plans. You ruined my years of hardwork.” Serena trembled at her father's monstrous roar. He has never hit her before. Heck, he has never even scolded her like this. Marcus walked closer, jabbing a finger at her chest. “I thought you were the clever one. That's why I kept things under wraps after Elena's death.”Serena's expression flickered. Just for a second.Elena's name in his mouth always did that to her. Even now.“Yet, ten years with that asshole and you lost to that orphan nobody? What did I waste my resources for all these ye

Serena clenched her fist so tight until her knuckles turned white. “Arabella Fucking Greene!” She cussed in between his teeth. “How dare you play me?”Catherine couldn't help laughing so loudly as she paced around slowly. “My little Arabella has really grown to pull such a smooth one on us.” “This is not funny.” Serena snapped..Catherine giggled, “It is!” “I mean, I always knew she didn't return to play around. Yet I sat back and let her take everything.” She sighed, finally catching her breath. “She’s so smart to separate me from the Sterling Group, managing to make the company flourish despite the obstacles. I must commend her.” Serena bit her lower lip, realising how accurate Catherine was. She always found it strange Arabella didn't immediately start pursuing the kidnap charges.And now that she thought about it more carefully, she finally understood Arabella was trying to clear out her support system. Her father. With the recent crisis and lost election, it was obvious

“What?” Richard panicked. “No.” he quickly denied, but the way he dropped his head and started to shove the pasta into his mouth suggested otherwise.Arabella shook her head and scoffed, “I already took your money. I won't abandon your company.”Richard’s face immediately brightened. “Perfect. I already had them preparing your office.” “Tsk, you don't even want me to rest?” Arabella stood up, “I just finished dealing with the most toxic gig ever.” She added as she walked towards the living room. Axel was now on the bike, trying to ride it but failing. After watching several cartoons and playing videos game, he truly thought it would be easy to ride. His smile was slowly fading away. “Axel, you have to come and eat now.” Arabella noticed the frown on his face and added, “I can teach you how to ride it later.” His face quickly brightened as he jumped forward. They returned to the dining table and Axel quickly took his seat. “You can have all the rest you want and resume whenever