All Chapters of His Brother's Wife: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Once they were alone, Ezekiel walked around the conference table. He moved closer, stopping just a few feet in front of Kim. The sudden proximity made Kim's heart beat faster as she met his steady gaze."I really want to see you again," Ezekiel said slowly. "Outside of boardrooms and contracts."Kim held her breath, her mind racing."Let's celebrate this new partnership over dinner tonight," Ezekiel offered.Kim looked at him, seeing only respect in his eyes, a contrast to the betrayal she had experienced all week. She gave a small, subtle nod. "Okay.""Wonderful. I'll pick you up at your office right after work then," he said smoothly."Hmm," Kim replied hastily as she grabbed her leather portfolio tightly to her chest, she turned quickly and walked out of the conference room, leaving Ezekiel watching her departure with a triumphant smile.When Kim stepped off the elevator into the main floor of Orchids Group, the tension was suffocating.Denise and Rayan were waiting right outside t

Saul stood by the glass window of his executive office, staring out at the distant city. The skyline of New York stretched before him, but his mind was miles away, consumed by anxiety.He pulled up his messaging app again, his thumb hovering over the screen. Below every single long, desperate message he had sent to Kim over the last twenty-four hours sat the same brutal status: Delivered.Not a single reply. Just complete and utter silence.Saul ran a hand through his hair. He was sick with worry, an ache burning in his chest. Why couldn't Kim understand? There was absolutely nothing romantic going on between him and Anita Brown.Why was she using her toxic past with Lucas to judge him? He had never even been in a serious, committed relationship until he met Kim. She was the only woman he had ever let past his walls, the only one he truly wanted.Driven by a sudden surge of desperation, Saul tapped her name and pressed the call button. He brought the phone to his ear, listening intent

"I'm about to close," Kim told him, gathering her tablet and handbag from the desk."I know," Ezekiel replied with a smile, stepping closer to place the bouquet gently onto her desk. "I brought some business proposals for us to look over, but we can talk about them in the car on the way"Kim couldn't help the small smile that tugged at the corner of her lips. She picked up her bag and walked with him toward the private elevator.Once they settled into the back seats of his luxury car, the driver smoothly merged into the evening traffic. Ezekiel pulled a leather folder from his briefcase, handing it over to her."Cole Industries is a massive player on Wall Street," Ezekiel began, his tone shifting into corporate focus as he watched her review the pages. "So the moment our firm partnered and invested one billion in Orchids Group, every major player on the market took notice."Kim scanned the documents, her eyes widening slightly as she read through the corporate letterheads."Other inve

Lucas pushed open the door of his estate, dragging his feet as he stepped inside. He unbuttoned his collar and threw his coat onto the couch, looking completely exhausted.Denise was sitting on the sofa in the living room, sipping a glass of red wine. She looked up and noticed the dark circles under his eyes and his slouched posture."What happened?" Denise asked, setting her glass down on the glass table. "You look completely drained.""The divorce is official," Lucas answered, his voice flat and devoid of energy. "The judge signed off on the final papers today. It's completely over between Kim and me."A triumphant smile flashed across Denise’s face before she quickly tried to hide it behind a sympathetic expression. She stood up from the sofa and walked over to him, placing a gentle hand on his arm."Isn't this what you wanted?" Denise asked smoothly, her voice filled with sweetness. "For us to finally be together without any secrets? For us to be one happy family?"Lucas snatched

"She deserves a real chance, Dad!" Lucas shouted back. "Orchids Group gives out fully funded scholarships every year. Give her a full scholarship!""Absolute nonsense. I will not waste company resources on nobody," Rayan barked, waving his hand to dismiss him.Refusing to take no for an answer, Lucas did something he had never done before. He walked out of the room, knelt right on the hard floor outside his father's study, and stayed there.Day turned into night, and night turned into morning. Lucas begged and pleaded every time his father walked past. He refused to eat, staying on his knees for three painful days until his legs were completely numb and his strength was entirely drained.On the evening of the third day, the study doors open. Rayan stood over his son, looking down at him with a mixture of exhaustion and annoyance."Get up, Lucas," Rayan ordered sternly. "The scholarship has been approved. But mark my words, she must earn her place. Orchids Group does not hand out free