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From Divorce Papers, To Billionaire's Wife의 모든 챕터: 챕터 11 - 챕터 20

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011: sparks fly

VERONICA My eyes trailed over to the cardboard box, inside were a few documents, some paper clips, staplers and a couple of pens. I watched Julian take a spin around the office till his eyes finally landed back on me. A sigh left his lips, he trailed towards me, ignoring the redness of my eyes reaching for the wine I'd brought earlier and puts the wine in the box. His hand moved to the corner of the box and instinctively, I reached inside and took out the wine and placed it back on the table.Our eyes meets as he reached for the wine, gently putting it back in the box.I was defiant and without a second thought took it out. My hand gripped to the tip of the bottle as Julian wrapped his hand around mine, tugging it back and forth with till he finally won, yanking it off my grasps.I slide the box, straight to the floor out of rage."Veronica.." Julian hissed, his grip still tight on the wine before he gently settled it down on the table."Don't..." I halt him immediately before he co

012: back to square one

SYLUSMy index finger stretched out my collar. I was almost tempted to pull down on my tie, string it loose, and pluck off my buttons. I looked down at the steps attached to the aeroplane as I stepped down one by one, holding onto the rail. My eyes fell on two familiar faces dressed in black, and the moment I got down to the floor with them, they both welcomed me.“Welcome back, Mr. Sylus. How was your trip to Springville?” they muttered.“Could have been better,” I said, tilting my head toward Nellie as she nodded, going through her tablet and preparing to read me my schedule.She looked exhausted, but the moment I shared a glance with her, her exhaustion seemed to disappear.We walked away from the gates and into the airport. My eyes roamed around, but there wasn't a single sight of a paparazzo.I looked over at Nellie. “Why isn't anyone here?” I asked, and she looked mortified, surprised herself.“I... I don't know,” she stuttered. “I was sure to have phoned one or two to show up.”

013: you have my attention

REBECCA I stepped out of the changing room as Carrie the attendant followed from behind with a stack of clothes round her hand. I first stood in front of the mirror, looking at the pink ball gown, embroidered and likely beaded with a skirt of flowers.I turned to Dominic nervously, he looked up at me.He nods his head in approval, like the other plenty options of clothes I tried on.I let out a chuckle. "Darling, don't you think you should pick one already, you've been nodding your head at every single dress I tried on." "Well that's because you look good in every single one of them, I simply cannot choose." He said as my heart almost melted at his words."Mr Hayes," Carrie muttered. "You're quite the flatterer." She chuckled, turning away to get more clothes as I thread over to approach Dominic.I fold my arms standing right in front of him."You said you wanted to get me a dress to wear to your grandfathers dinner. You didn't say anything about me giving you a fashion show." I mut

014: unprofessional

REBECCA My hands pressed firmly on Dominic's chest, I tilt my head to the side abruptly blocking his kiss. I looked over to the door where Carrie had just left and immediately turned back to Dominic, the heat still there, his eyes greedily ravishing my lips. We weren't as close as initially but one fistful tug, our lips would be tightly pressed against each other.I swallowed hard, fighting the urge to encourage it. Both my hands pressed against his chest, trying to push Dominic away, but it was useless. I barely made a dent as our breaths still grazed against each other, pulling me in like some intoxicating fragrance.I let out a small chuckle, shaking my head."Carrie is just right outside..." I swallowed against, my head light at the sudden hit of his cologne. "And so?" He rasped, tempting me. "Dominic..." I whimpered under him, my legs shaking at the pure thrill of it.His thumb finds it's way to my lips. His eyes darkened and I could only see nothing but lust lingering in his

015: Can I kiss you now

REBECCA I sat in the passenger seat a bit dazed, my head instinctively tilting over to meet Dominic's. I was still processing what had happened at the boutique. After ringing up and bagging every single luxury item. Ava came with the driver. One thing I noticed, she doesn't really like me very much, she isn't as repulsive as Veronica but sometimes her masks slips. And out of respect for Dominic, let's say she tolerates me. And I'm sure the shit Dominic pulled had her gagged and me a little bit guilty but relieved.Guilty, because she and the driver had to give up the car and take every single thing we bought to my apartment. Relieved, because I didn't want her giving me distasteful looks from the hickeys littered down the side of my neck. It wasn't as visible since I borrowed Dominic's suit jacket. A bit of the hickeys still peeked out but it wasn't something to worry about. Although Dominic's jacket practically swallowed me. Ironically the collar matched my outfit so in hindsight,

016: it's because of you

REBECCA "That's why I've been calling you. I thought it was weird they held one in your absence..." Matthias explained as my eyes roamed the elevator."How long has it been going on for?" I asked."Forty five minutes.." he answered almost immediately the elevator opened. I walked out, my eyes panning at the double doors glaring at me across the corridor. When I was close. Julian's secretary peeked from the corners at the right moment as if she'd been waiting for me the entire time."M-Miss Jillian..." Her voice although friendly was cracked and nervous like whatever was behind the door, she didn't want me to see it."Move.." I tell her, I try to barge in but she blocked me, denying me entrance as she shook her head."I'm not supposed to let you in Miss Jillian, please, turn back.." her voice was still shaky but she tried to sound confident."And why am I not allowed in? There's an executive meeting going on and I wasn't made aware, why is that..." I put my hand in hand air, already i

17: sympathy

REBECCA The room fell silent once more as all eyes trailed at me, waiting for my reaction. I recline back in my seat."Elaborate..." I muttered calmly and I was sure I saw a flicker of shock across their faces."Mr Orlando Sterling has being in talks for months for this particular deal. Two years ago when we wanted to partner with him he refused saying he didn't think it was wise to partner with Crestwell. Because of Julian, we were slowly able to build a relationship and gain his trust and he was so close to closing the deal up until you retained your position in Crestwell." He explained as I let out a bitter chuckle."So what? He refused because he didn't like that a woman was running Crestwell?" I muttered."No actually. He did have doubts because of your scandalous past..""Keston.." Julian spat, probably telling him to keep shut but I raised my hand at Julian."It's okay Julian.." I said and turned to Keston."If my scandalous past didn't turn him off what did?" I asked as Kesto

18: Rose tinted frames

REBECCA The room felt empty but I still felt the presence of Julian standing right next to me.I turned to look up at him, expecting a mischievous smirk at least to confirm he was behind this but he only gave me a pitiful one back. I get up from my seat, dragging my chair back and walking past him only for Julian to grab on to my wrist."This wasn't my doing.." he said. I could not help but scoff."Really.." I muttered, turning to him."I'm serious Veronica, I wouldn't intentionally want to hurt you. It just came up..""It just came up?" I shook my head. "You were the one who called for the meeting Julian, I'm pretty sure you were the one who brought it up and because they don't respect me, they can say such things like that. I mean where the fuck was your review when you were screwing Veronica publicly. No, I'm always the bad guy..." I tested up."Don't act so innocent, you know what you did, why the public won't take your side. It's been a year and you won't admit it. I mean, don'

19: Red Vs White

REBECCA "Miss Jillian.." Naomi, the stylist Dominic had hired called my name. I blinked at the mirror looking at both our reflections until I finally settled on mine.I went still, bewildered by the woman in the mirror. My mouth hung in shock, I take in a gasp as my eyes widened. "What do you think?" She asked eagerly waiting for my reply.I lift my hand up to touch my face, still baffled at the image. Naomi uses the end of my brush to press my fingers down so I wouldn't."You have to let it set first.." She said probably talking about the setting spray she applied earlier. I looked down at my phone, tapping on the screen. It's been two hours since she started beating my face and during that time I didn't even realise anything was happening."I'll be on my way now Miss Jillian.." Naomi said packing her things as I nod."Shall I escort you out?" I offered."No, there's no need." She insisted. "I know my way out." She said as I turned back to the mirror once again.She trailed up to m

20: Insignificant

REBECCA My phone vibrated once more and incidentally my eyes panned to the mirror to see my exact makeup Naomi had put on earlier. Donned in the black dress. Not red or white.I looked to my side, they weren't there and when I could no longer hear either of them I heave a sigh of relief. My hand shakes as it moved to my phone. I picked it up to see a notification from Dominic."Are you okay? You've been awfully long upstairs.""If you don't reply me, I'll come upstairs.." I immediately swiped my purse, ran out of my apartment, shutting the door behind me and taking an elevator to the bottom floor. I walked out of my hotel, tugging on to the skirt of my dress as the cold wind of the night tickles my skin.There Dominic was, laid on his car, his eyes on his phone as a frown settled on his face. He was dressed in a black suit looking more than dashingly handsome, I didn't think it was even possible.His eyes finally wandered over to me, our eyes met and it felt like I couldn't breathe.

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