You Broke Your Vows, So I Replaced You のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 51 - チャプター 60

Leo's report and words still lingered in Maverick's mind.The last descendant of the Birmingham family. The only child of Arthur Celeste, head of the Birmingham family. One of the old aristocratic families in the British Isles, whose lineage had endured for generations.Maverick still remembered every word Leo had told him. Even after he had closed the report, the information about Ava seemed to keep circling in his mind.According to Leo's research, Ava's father owned a museum as well as a famous antique auction house at Helion Palace. The Birmingham family name was no ordinary surname. They had a long history, wealth passed down through generations, and enough influence to make their name widely known.Yet Ava had never mentioned any of it.“How much have you found?” Maverick finally asked.Leo, who was standing in front of him, immediately reopened the file in his hands. “Quite a lot, sir. But I still feel there are some details we haven't been able to uncover.”Maverick raised his

Maverick fell silent for a few moments after Ava's question. He let out a long sigh before finally answering. “Yes.”Ava turned to look at him.“I did investigate your background without your permission.” Maverick's voice remained calm. “After hearing what you told me about your family, I just wanted to verify a few things.”Ava looked at him in slight confusion. “What sort of things?”Maverick didn't answer immediately. His gaze briefly shifted to Ava's reflection in the mirror before returning to her. “A few things about your family. Nothing more.”The answer sounded simple, but it only made it harder for Ava to guess what the man actually knew. And from his answer, it was clear to her that Maverick wouldn't tell her how much he had discovered about her.She lowered her head briefly, then let out a quiet sigh.“If you feel that I'm too much trouble...” Ava pause

“I'm exhausted,” Jackson complained as he loosened the tie he had been wearing since morning. He tossed his blazer aside and settled into his office chair, leaning back comfortably. A glass of wine kept him company that evening.Jackson had just returned home after working overtime to deal with the mistake he had made.If Maverick hadn't helped him, the consequences might have been far more serious. However, Jackson still wasn't ready to simply thank him. His resentment toward his youngest uncle was still too strong, especially after seeing how Maverick was now by Ava's side.Through the window of his office, Jackson could see the beautiful Manhattan skyline. Bright lights illuminated the towering buildings standing firmly in the distance. The streets were still filled with vehicles moving without pause, while lights from the surrounding buildings reflected off his office windows.Jackson raised his wineglass and took a slow sip.The wa

As soon as Jackson got into his car, his phone rang again. Rio's name appeared on the screen, making Jackson click his tongue in annoyance.“What now?”“They're waiting for you, sir,” Rio replied without beating around the bush, as though he had dealt with his boss's changing moods far too many times.“I'm on my way.”Jackson immediately ended the call and hurried away from the hospital.Although he still had plenty of questions about Megan, Jackson knew he had to take this meeting seriously. He couldn't let his youngest uncle steal the spotlight that should rightfully belong to him again.It didn't take long for Jackson to arrive at Langham Group's headquarters. After a brief preparation, the meeting began.“Then, shall we begin discussing the auction project, Mr. Jackson?”Jackson nodded. “Go ahead.”Across from him, several Langham Group executives began open

Maverick remained silent for a few seconds. Then, without saying much, he wrapped an arm around Ava's waist and drew her a little closer. The touch left Ava silent. The tension in her shoulders gradually eased.“It's all right to have made mistakes in the past, Ava,” Maverick said calmly. “What matters is that you recognize them and don't repeat them. Your father has only lost his daughter. He doesn't hate you.”Ava looked at him.The words were simple, yet somehow they made her throat tighten. There had been times when she was so busy blaming herself that she forgot her father might never have stopped loving her.However, that sense of calm lasted only a moment.Ava remembered something.Her gaze dropped to Maverick's hand, which was still resting on her waist. After hesitating for a few seconds, she finally whispered, “Mr. Maverick... if Daddy gets angry and asks us to divorce, what will you do?”