All Chapters of My Ex Still Wants My Paycheck: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

I pushed open the glass doors of the mall and made a beeline for the Alienware store. I was immediately drawn to the gaming laptop with top specifications that cost 5,000 dollars.A furious voice resounded from behind me seconds after I grabbed my phone to pay."Have you lost your mind, Charlotte Spencer?"I turned around.My ex-husband, Julian Hendricks, stormed toward me in his branded shoes, snatching my phone out of my hand. He was also carrying two slices of chocolate truffle cake that were packaged in intricate boxes.I knew which bakery he had bought the cakes from. Each slice cost about 50 dollars."You're going to waste 5,000 dollars on a piece of junk? Cancel the transaction and wire your money into my account right now!" he roared, hurling my phone back at me.He then turned to face the sales assistant with an icy expression. "We're not buying the laptop anymore."The sales assistant was stunned."We're already divorced, Julian," I said."You should know your limit

Chapter 2

"That's your problem," I said. "Why don't you ask Hannah to pay for it?"I picked up the bag containing my brand-new laptop and left the store without sparing a single glance at Julian.Julian's indignant voice resounded from behind me. "You're a selfish and self-centered bitch, Charlotte! You'll regret this!"I hailed a cab that drove me to my new rental apartment.My phone began vibrating nonstop the moment I sat down. Julian had bombarded me with a string of voice messages."I don't care how you do it. I want you to wire 19,000 dollars into my bank account by 8:00 am tomorrow. Hannah's freaking out because of the little stunt you pulled. She's so nervous that she can't even swallow a single bite of her dinner."She already has a weak stomach. Are you going to take responsibility if she ends up developing a stomach illness that affects her performance during the exam?"Listening to his voice messages, I couldn't help but feel that Julian had a few loose screws in his head.Wh

Chapter 3

I went to Cecilia's law firm the next morning to process the paperwork.After I signed the retainer, Cecilia patted my shoulder and said, "There's conclusive evidence. Every piece of evidence that we present will strengthen our case. Don't worry."I nodded.I had just left the law firm when I got a notification that Julian had posted an update on social media."A person who truly loves you will support your career and dreams instead of being calculating over a few pennies during a crucial moment. Vision determines outcome. Some people are destined to rot at the bottom of the barrel for the rest of their lives."Thank you for being by my side during this difficult period of my life, Hannah."Julian had tagged Hannah's account in his post. He had also attached a photo with his message, showing two cups of Starbucks coffee in front of a floor-to-ceiling window that showed off a bright burst of sunlight in the background.I scoffed.How dare he use my money to enjoy a peaceful mome

Chapter 4

Three days later, I found myself in the luxury goods section of Grandfield Mall. I was accompanying the company's newly appointed CEO, Scott Jennings, as we inspected the shops in the mall.Scott was a top executive who appeared out of nowhere in the investment industry. He was brutally decisive and efficient, and he carried himself with a cold and refined demeanor.I had just secured a research and development project that was worth over ten million dollars.Scott had brought me to the mall that day to pick out a presentable outfit. We were scheduled to meet with the core partners of the project for dinner that evening."Why don't you try that suit, Ms. Spencer?" Scott suggested while pointing at a beautifully tailored suit.I had just picked up the suit when Julian's mocking voice resounded from behind me. "Well, if it isn't Ms. Spencer, the poor wretch who doesn't even have 19,000 dollars to her name."I turned around.Julian and Hannah were standing a short distance away. Ar

Chapter 5

I slid into Scott's car. A faint scent of pine permeated the interior of the car.Scott handed a document to me, saying, "This is the last confirmation for the project handover. Ten million in stock options will be credited into your account next week once you sign it."I grabbed the pen and penned my signature on the dotted line.I didn't ask Scott why he helped me out earlier. Investors weren't interested in people who couldn't benefit them. I knew that he was interested in me because of my skills."Your ex-husband will lose it when he finds out about your current net worth," Scott said calmly as he looked out the window.I chuckled. "He won't have any time to find out. He'll be scrambling to collect money once the court summons is delivered to him tomorrow."…The next morning, the court summons regarding the 300,000 dollars dissipation of marital assets was delivered to Julian.Cecilia shot me a text message. "The court summons has been delivered. He called me over a dozen

Chapter 6

The uniformed men approached me with handcuffs.The onlookers subconsciously took a few steps back.The color had drained from my parents' faces. They struggled to stand from their wheelchairs, wanting to plead for mercy on my behalf.I stopped them. Then, I glared at Vincent and demanded, "You want to take me away when you don't have any court summons or case filings? What gives you the right to do that?"Vincent scoffed and tapped his cigarette, letting the ashes flutter to the ground. "We've received public reports accusing you of economic fraud. Take her away!"Julian cackled loudly. "So what if you have ten million options, Charlotte? They're completely worthless in the face of authority! I might consider asking Uncle Vincent to give you a second chance if you get on your knees and grovel at my feet."I didn't budge.The handcuffs were inches away from my wrists when a cool, masculine voice resounded from the stairs."Who dares to lay a hand on my business partner?"It wa

Chapter 7

The contract signing and congratulatory banquet was held in the grand hall on the top floor of Jewel Park Hotel.Julian had vanished from the face of the earth over the last three days.Cecilia informed me that he had ignored the court summons and was absent for the verdict. As a result, an enforcement notice was released regarding his 300,000 dollar debt with overdue interest.His cards and payment apps were also frozen. He had become an actual scum of society.…I sat in my office, watching a clip from the surveillance cameras. I had retrieved the footage from the company's security room.Last night, at around 2:00 am, a janitor wearing a baseball cap had trespassed into my private office using a master keycard. He approached my old desk with a familiar ease and retrieved a USB drive.I had intentionally left the USB drive plugged into my old computer.Although the man was wearing a mask, I had familiarized myself with his bow-legged stride for the past three years. It was im

Chapter 8

The air in the hall seemed to freeze.Peter was sweating profusely when he hurried over to Scott's side."We have to stop the contract signing now if there's a property rights dispute, Mr. Jennings," he said in almost a whisper. "The shareholders…"Scott didn't say a single word. Instead, he turned to look at me with a scrutinizing gaze.Julian's arrogance grew when he noticed Scott's reaction. He slapped the USB drive on the table beside the champagne tower and exclaimed, "What's wrong? Can't cough up five million dollars? I'm willing to accept three million dollars if that's the case!"I'll immediately destroy the evidence once the money's in my account. This is your last chance, Charlotte!"He then pulled out his phone and pulled up his QR code.I let out a soft chuckle as I took in Julian's hideous and fierce expression. It was obvious that he believed that he had the upper hand.My low chuckles slowly morphed into uncontrollable chortles. The sounds of my laughter were esp

Chapter 9

The sounds of wailing sirens faded into the distance as the police cars sped away from Jewel Park Hotel.Peace had been restored in the grand hall, but the atmosphere was buzzing with lively energy.Investors valued skills and wits above all else. By baiting Julian into exposing his true colors, not only did I exterminate a hidden danger, but I also proved my counter-surveillance and risk control capabilities to Brightstar Capital.Scott raised his champagne glass and clinked it against my own."Well done, Ms. Spencer. Brightstar needs a ruthless and efficient partner like you.""You flatter me, Mr. Jennings. I was simply cleaning out the trash."We downed our glasses in one go.The contract that was worth ten million options was officially signed.…Three days later, I visited Julian in the detention center.I studied him through the thick glass in the visitor's room.Although only three days had passed since our confrontation at the hotel, he looked as if he had aged decad

Chapter 10

Six months later.The massive LED display that was affixed to the biggest shopping mall in the city was broadcasting Brightstar Capital's most brilliant achievements on repeat.I appeared on the screen, wearing a tailored suit as I stood next to Scott on the bell-ringing stage in Dasnaq.Gold streamers fluttered in the air around us."Brightstar Capital's core tech company has successfully gone public. The founder, Charlotte Spencer's net worth has exceeded 500 million dollars…"The anchor's voice echoed around the square.A man wearing a sanitation worker's vest and a mask was standing next to a trash can in the square. Mustering all the strength that he had, he stomped on a cardboard box until it flattened.He jolted when he heard my name. He slowly lifted his head and stared in a daze at my refined and radiant appearance on the screen.The man was none other than Julian.He was convicted of attempted extortion and theft of trade secrets, and was sentenced to ten months in p

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