บททั้งหมดของ Married To a Stranger : บทที่ 251 - บทที่ 260

Caleb approached Harrison in the parking garage. At the moment, when Harrison saw him, he straightened and broke into an eager smile. "Mr. Caleb.""I actually went to the Sterling Estate to see Mr. Sebastian Sterling, but they wouldn't let me in, so I thought I'd try my luck with you instead."Caleb looked at him coldly. "What do you want?"Harrison chuckled nervously. "Well, you see, Mr. Sebastian and I got along really well back in New York. Later, he even asked my wife, Reina, to help with Mrs. Anderson. We're on good terms with him, my wife and I." He leaned in slightly. "There's just a small favor we need. I was hoping you could pass a message along."He had already tried contacting Sebastian himself, only to discover he had been blocked. It had stung, but he had brushed it off as nothing.Caleb's gaze sharpened. "What message?"Harrison's smile widened. "We've run into a small issue with our collaboration with the Wembley Group. I was hoping you, or Mr. Sebastian, could put in a

"You son of a..." Her father started, but a bodyguard's fist cut him off. Winston.Didn't even glance back. He spoke over his shoulder as he walked away. And, Mia""Wear something nice, something that shows you understand your place. Word of what happened reached Caleb quickly. He was in his study, listening to Oliver's report, a complicated look in his eyes.He'd never imagined Mia's life had gotten this bad. She always seemed so put together, so confident.How did I miss this? "Mr.Sterling," Oliver said cautiously, "considering her connection to you, should we intervene?""No," Caleb said reluctantly. "She dared to scheme against Reina.This is the price she pays.Even if it kills me to watch it happen."Hearing this, the assistant pressed on."Then what about their company's contract? Are we still going to help them?""I gave her my word, so I won't interfere anymore." Caleb lowered his eyes."It's only $20 million. We'll help Reina pay it back later."The assistant nodded. "Yes,

Harrison immediately called his assistant over and had him draft two copies of a parental rights termination agreement formally.Cutting all ties between him and Gigi. He shoved the papers toward Ruby."Sign it."Or Ruby could begin her act. Jess lunged forward and grabbed her wrist. "You heard him."Sign it. And do not even think about clinging to our Harrison after this divorce, you and that little burden of yours.""Had better stay far away from us."That works perfectly for me, Ruby thought, holding back a smile.They are making this much easier than I expected. Fools.Still playing the role of a frightened wife, she lowered her head and signed the papers. Her face was a perfect picture of misery.Harrison quickly snatched up his copies of both the divorce agreement and the termination papers.He gave Cynthia a triumphant look and grinned. Finally, free. No more.No more dead weight holding me back. He took Cynthia's hand, and together with Jess, they headed straight for the door.

Before Mia could reply, an icy voice cut through. "Our business is none of your concern."It was Ruby. For a split second, Caleb saw the cold gaze that Ruby's eyes held.Then it vanished.Her gaze softened, and she looked away, almost afraid to meet his eyes."None of your concern?" Caleb shot back. "Fine. What's the brilliant plan? Sell the villa? The company? Oh, wait, the company's so deep in debt, no one would touch it with a ten-foot pole.""So it's the villa, then. Too bad, the market's tanked. You'll be waiting forever for a buyer.""Reina, you can't sell the villa!" Mia burst out. "That's what your parents left you."Caleb's lips curved. "Then if she doesn't sell, where's the money coming from? Planning to flutter your eyelashes at your uncle?"Mia wanted to slap that smug look off his face. She'd drain her own account before asking this man for a damn thing.She grabbed Reina's hand, then turned to Caleb."Don't you have anything better to do? Why are you so obsessed with us?

Once settled, Kenneth looked at Caleb. "So, Caleb, what brings you by the office today?" Caleb just smiled, playing it cool. "I was just checking things out. Hey, Mr. Wembley, mind if I pop into your new energy R&D department?" Kenneth wasn't buying it. He eyed Caleb, then smirked suggestively. "You're here for Mia, aren't you, young man?" He couldn't blame Caleb. His niece was indeed a class apart. She wasn't just a knockout. The girl was brilliant too. She was the only one from the younger generation of the family's second branch to get hired by his company. He'd never say it to her face, but he had high hopes for that girl. And if she reeled in a big fish like Caleb, she could rule like a real queen. He recalled that the family elders had been pushing for a marriage alliance with the Sterlings, and Mia had been one of the many Wembley girls introduced to Caleb. But later, someone from that side of the family said things just didn't work out. Kenneth hadn't thought much of it