All Chapters of Mistress to my Ex's Billionaire Uncle : Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

Cold yoghurt runs down my hair and drips onto my shoulders.I just sit there for a second, blinking, completely frozen. The sticky liquid slides down my forehead into my eyes. I wipe at my face with both hands, still not really understanding what just happened.When I finally look up, Victoria is standing right in front of my desk. One hand is covering her mouth like she’s shocked.“Oops,” she says again, all sweet. “My bad.”The office is almost empty. It’s lunchtime. Most people are downstairs or outside. That’s the only reason she had the guts to do this.I stand up slowly. Yoghurt is still dripping from my hair onto the floor.“What the hell is wrong with you?” My voice comes out low and shaky.The second she realises no one important is watching, the sweet look disappears. What’s left is pure dislike.“What’s wrong with me?” she repeats, stepping closer. “What’s wrong with you, Aria? Showing up at Damien’s place like you still have some kind of claim on him?”My stomach twists ha

After reading Ethan’s text, I slowly finish packing my things into my handbag, I pull the zip shut before looking up at my dad and Barrister Becker.Dad still looks really tired, but at least there is a calm look in his eyes that hasn’t been there for weeks. Barrister Becker is busy arranging the last set of files, placing them neatly inside his leather briefcase.“I’m going to head out now,” I say, keeping my voice low. “You should try to get some rest before tomorrow, Dad.”Dad gives me a reassuring smile, stepping forward to pat my shoulder. “I will, Aria. Thank you for coming over today. Don’t worry too much about tomorrow, alright? We’re prepared.”“We’ll see you at the courthouse tomorrow morning, Aria,” Becker adds, giving me a polite nod.“Alright. Good luck with the final preparations.”I step out of the meeting room and close the metal door behind me. The silence outside the corridor immediately brings back the dark thoughts I’ve been trying to run away from all morning, Ro

I shrug and pull my palm out of Ethan’s light grip. “Suit yourself” I say to him. I walk into the courtroom and Ethan follow closely. The room is already packed with nosy reporters. We find two empty seats near the middle row and we sit down side by side.I pull out my phone to text Elena but the bailiff suddenly calls the room to order, and everyone stands up as the judge enters and takes her seat at the bench.The hearing starts right away and Barrister Becker steps forward to present our defense, I keep my fingers crossed and listen to barrister Becker speak but then, I keep feeling like someone is staring at the back of my neck with intense focus. I turn my head to casually look around the crowded rows behind us, but everyone seems completely absorbed in the legal back-and-forth. Nobody in particular is looking at me.Ethan notices my restless movement and leans in close. “Are you okay?” he whispers softly.“I’m fine,” I whisper back, forcing my eyes back to the front. “Just hopin

Ethan sees the worried look on my face and quickly leans in to whisper. He’s rubbing his uninjured knee as he explains. “It’s actually a welcome home party for my dad’s uncle who just got back into the city, but it’s also a get-together for the Hartwells. Nothing crazy, just a small event.”I stare down at my hands, my stomach twisting. The moment he mentions his family, my mind immediately jumps to Damien. The last thing I want to do is run into Damien at their family house, and worse, I definitely don't want Damien getting the wrong idea about me and Ethan, especially after he saw us sitting together in the courtroom.“Ethan,” I look at him carefully. “I hope your people know I’m only coming as a friend? I don't want anyone assuming anything else.”“Absolutely,” Ethan replies right away with a small smile “I swear, Aria, they know that already. Please, just come with me.”I hesitate for a few seconds but considering the help he offered my dad and I today, I should just reciprocate

“My little boyfriend?” I repeat it carefully because I’ve never seen Damien this angry before. I genuinely hope he didn’t get the wrong idea about me and Ethan.Damien scoffs and throws his head back as if he’s trying his best not to crash out. “Women” he lets out a bitter laugh before holding my gaze again “The funny part is that I canceled coming to my own uncle’s welcome party the minute Secretary Ivy told me you called in sick. I was so worried about you. I kept a mental note to visit Elena’s place tonight since you wouldn't return my calls. Only for my uncle to call me later to say I missed out on meeting the gorgeous friend Ethan introduced to him tonight. I was completely shocked to hear your name. I believed my uncle was totally mistaken because the Aria I know wouldn't want anything to do with Ethan.”He steps closer, I’ve never heard him sound this cold or heartbroken before. “I drove down here right away to set my uncle straight, only for him to say you two had already lef