All Chapters of Her Fiancé's Father's Obsession: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

JuliusI spent the drive back making calls. Each one was precise, setting pieces in motion that would systematically dismantle everything Hudson had built on the foundation of my name.The first call was to the head of our legal team."I need you to pull every contract Hudson has signed in the last eighteen months. Every business deal, every partnership agreement and every acquisition. I want to know where my signature was forged, where he exceeded his authority, and where he made decisions that violated company policy.""Sir, that's going to take some time to compile...""You have four hours. I also need you to prepare a complete severance of Hudson from all Armstrong Enterprises. Remove him as beneficiary from trusts, cut off access to all accounts under the family umbrella, draft the paperwork to remove him from my will entirely. I want it airtight. No loopholes and no technicalities he can exploit."There was a pause on the other end. "Julius, are you sure about this? That's an ex

Jane"I just don't know what to do anymore, Claire. I thought I was doing the right thing by protecting him and the baby, but now I've just made everything worse."My voice cracked as I paced the small hotel room with my phone pressed to my ear. The curtains were drawn, blocking out the late afternoon sun. I had been here since I left Julius's penthouse, crying until I had no tears left, then crying some more."Jane, sweetie, you need to breathe. Just take a breath for me, okay?" Claire's voice was gentle but firm. "You did what you thought you had to do. Hudson is the one who's wrong here, not you.""But Julius thinks I chose Hudson over him. You should have seen his face, Claire. He looked so hurt and betrayed, and I couldn't even tell him why because Hudson said he would release those photos and ruin everything Julius has built."I sank onto the edge of the bed, staring at my reflection in the mirror across the room. I looked terrible. My eyes were swollen and red, my face was b

Jane"I'm so sorry, Julius," I whispered. "For earlier. For not telling you about the blackmail sooner and for putting you through all that worry and pain.""Stop," His voice was firm but gentle. He tilted my chin up so I had to look at him. "No more apologies, Jane. You were in an impossible situation, trying to protect the people you love. I understand that. What matters is that you're here with me now. That's all I care about.""But I hurt you. I saw your face when I said I was going back to Hudson. You looked devastated.""I was devastated, but not because I thought you didn't love me. Deep down, I knew something was wrong. Your eyes and the way you were acting didn't match what you were saying. I should have pushed harder right then instead of letting you walk away.""You couldn't have known...""But I should have trusted my instincts. I should have trusted what I knew about you," He pressed a kiss to my forehead. "You're the most caring, selfless person I've ever met. Of cours

JaneThe next morning, I was making breakfast when my phone rang. I glanced at the screen and my stomach dropped.Mom.I hadn't heard from her in months. Not since I tried to go home after Hudson kicked me out and she told me there was no room for me, that I had made my bed and now I had to lie in it.Julius looked up from his coffee, his expression darkening when he saw my face. "Want me to answer it?" He offered.I shook my head. "No. I've got this."I answered the call. "Hello, Mother.""Jane!" Her voice was bright and fake cheerful. "Darling, how are you? I've been meaning to call, I've just been so busy.""Right," I said flatly. "What do you want?""Well, that's not a very nice way to greet your mother," She said, but there was no real hurt in her voice. "I heard some very interesting news. Someone mentioned they saw you with Julius Armstrong. The Julius Armstrong. Is it true?"There it was. Not "are you okay?" Not "I'm sorry for how we treated you." She was just interested becau

JaneThe next morning, Claire picked me up at ten sharp, already chattering excitedly about our dress shopping adventure."Okay, so I made a list of the top three bridal boutiques in the city. First is Elise's, which has an amazing selection and great reviews, then Bella Donna's, which specializes in maternity bridal wear, and finally White Magnolia, which is super high end and expensive but Julius can afford it so who cares.""You've really thought this through.""Are you kidding? I've been dreaming about this day since you told me you were in love with him. Well, not the pregnant part, but the wedding part definitely," She glanced over at me. "How are you feeling? Any morning sickness?""Not anymore, thank God. That finally passed a couple weeks ago. Now I'm just tired a lot and my boobs hurt.""Glamorous.""So glamorous."The first boutique was like stepping into a fairy tale. My eyes landed on racks and racks of white dresses, all beautiful, all different. A consultant named Mar