Semua Bab EX-HUSBAND REGRET! (I married his billionaire step brother): Bab 61 - Bab 70

The Plot And Discovery Astor sat alone, staring at the file in front of him. His mind was filled with thoughts, each one more troubling than the last. He reached for his phone, scrolling through his contacts until he landed on Charlotte’s name. He hesitated, his thumb hovering over the call button. Before he could press it, there was a knock at the door. “Come in,” he said, his voice clipped. Harrison entered, his expression serious. “Sir, there’s something else you should see.” He handed Astor a USB drive. “It’s a recording of Susan’s phone call earlier. I thought you’d want to hear it.” Astor plugged the drive into his laptop, his jaw tightening as Susan’s voice filled the room. “I’ve got everything under control,” she said. “Astor won’t know what hit him.” Astor’s fists clenched as the recording continued. “She’s more dangerous than I thought,” he muttered, his anger simmering just below the surface. Astor closed the laptop, his mind made up. He would confront Susan, but

“You have to gain ground, Susan!” her mother’s sharp voice rang through the phone, each word punctuated with urgency.Susan pressed her hand against her forehead, pacing her lavishly decorated room. Her patience was wearing thin, but she knew her mother was right. “I know, Mom. I’m working on it.”“Working on it?” her mother scoffed. “It’s been weeks, Susan! Do you think Astor is just going to roll over and let you control him? He’s smarter than that. You have to hit where it hurts, and you have to do it now.”Susan paused in front of her mirror, staring at her own reflection. Her lips curved into a sly smile. “You’re right. It’s time to stop waiting and make my move.”Astor sat in his study, flipping through contracts a bit frustrated. Brandon stood across from him, waiting for instructions.“Anything new on Susan?” Astor asked, not looking up from his papers.Brandon shifted uncomfortably. “Nothing concrete yet, but Harrison is still working on it. He thinks she’s planning something

Susan's threats “Leave Astor.” Susan said to Charlotte one afternoon when she came around. “I wonder why you're still coming here.” Charlotte stood, her fist tightened by her sides, she felt like hitting Susan, but that'd be so unlike her.Susan’s voice was calm and her eyes locked on Charlotte.Charlotte crossed her arms, her voice steady despite the tight knot forming in her chest. “Why would I do that?”Susan took a step closer, her lips curving into a smug smile. “Because if you care about Jasmine, you’ll do what’s best for her. Staying here? With all this...drama? It’s not safe for her.”Charlotte’s jaw tightened. “Don’t you dare bring my daughter into this.”“Oh, I dare,” Susan said, her tone mocking. “You think Astor’s world is stable? That he can protect you and your precious little girl? Please. His secrets are ticking time bombs, and when they explode, you won’t want Jasmine anywhere near him.”Charlotte’s hands curled into fists. “You’re despicable.”“Maybe,” Susan shrugg

The Shattered ArrangementAstor adjusted his cufflinks, glancing at his reflection in the mirror. His jaw was set, his expression grim. Tonight was important.He had planned everything meticulously, ensuring Susan wouldn’t suspect a thing.“Dinner is at eight,” he reminded Brandon, who stood by the door.“Yes, sir,” Brandon replied, his tone steady.“And Charlotte?” Astor asked, his voice softening slightly.“She’s in the guest room preparing,” Brandon said.Astor nodded, exhaling slowly. “Good. Everything needs to go as planned.”---In the kitchen, Elena and the other staff worked efficiently to prepare the evening’s meal. The scent of roasted chicken and freshly baked bread filled the air.“Are we sure about this?” Elena asked quietly, glancing at Brandon as he entered.Brandon leaned against the counter, his arms crossed. “It has to be done. Susan’s been getting away with too much for too long.”Elena sighed, shaking her head. “I just hope it doesn’t blow up in his face.”“It won’

A Deal With The DevilAstor didn’t go back to his study. Instead, he went straight to his office, his mind racing.If Susan thought she could corner him, she was dead wrong.There had to be a way out.He pulled out his phone, dialing a number."Harrison," he said the moment the call connected."Sir?""What's Susan's next move?” Astor asked.“Nothing yet, she has gone unusually quiet.” Harrison said.Astor ended the call, tapping his foot on the floor, his hands on his jaw.“Should I do this?” Astor thought. His mind was far from it.He stared at his phone on the table and then the thought of Charlotte flashed through.“Charlotte..” he muttered.His hands turned into fist, with his face grim, he slammed his fist on the table making a loud noise.Belinda came peeping to know if everything was alright, but the silence in the room sent her off balance. “Is Mr Astor okay?” She whispered to herself before turning to leave.Astor sprang to his feet after battling with his inner self, he nee