My Billionaire Ex-husband Won't Call It Quit
I was just eighteen when I mistook a business deal for a fairy tale, letting a schoolgirl crush blind me to the truth. My prince charming? He turned out to be more of a wolf in an Armani suit.
Now, five years and a thousand broken pieces later, I've rebuilt myself into someone I barely recognize, a CEO, a survivor, and most importantly, a mother to my beautiful son Griffin. I thought I'd buried the naive girl who once dreamed in a garden. Apparently, the universe had other plans.
My ex-husband's back, claiming he's changed and wanting a second chance. And then there's James Drake, a billionaire with scars that match my own, who makes me wonder if my heart remembers how to beat for something other than revenge.
Between poisoned flowers showing up at my office and threats creeping too close to my son, I'm learning that success is the best revenge, if I can stay alive long enough to enjoy it. They say love is sweeter the second time around, but can I trust it when betrayal wore the face of love once before?
One thing's certain: I'm not that naive wife anymore. And this time, I'm playing for keeps.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 6Alex POVThe city was still asleep, shrouded in the soft, muted blues of early morning when I first opened my eyes. My hand reached instinctively to the other side of the bed,a habit I'd never quite broken, even though it had been years since anyone else had shared this space with me. The emptiness was a familiar companion now.The penthouse felt both massive and confining. Floor-to-ceiling windows stretched across the bedroom, offering a wide view of the skyline that had been my battlefield for so many years in the bustling city of Hong Kong. The morning was already starting and the sky once again looked so beautiful and artistic.I could hear Griffin downstairs, his animated chatter mixing with Mrs. Barrett's warm laughter. The sound was a lifeline, a reminder of why I pushed so hard, why I fought every single day to keep our world stable and secure.My coffee,black, strong, no sugar,sat steaming on the bedside table. I'd been up since 4 AM, as usual, reviewing quarterly reports, c
Last Updated: 2025-02-06
Chapter: CHAPTER 5Five Years LaterAlex POV"And with these projections, we estimate a 35% increase in revenue by the fourth quarter," I concluded, clicking to the final slide of my presentation.There was silence in the boardroom of Lane International's New York headquarters. Twenty pairs of eyes looked at the data on the screen, some narrowing in calculation, others expanding in amazement."These numbers from Hong Kong," Thomas Bennett, one of the senior board members, leaned forward. "They're impressive, Ms. Lane. Your branch has outperformed every projection we had."I allowed myself a small smile. I'd dropped the Coleman name the day I left for Hong Kong, reclaiming my maiden name along with my identity. "Thank you, Mr. Bennett. My team deserves most of the credit.""Don't be modest," Alyssa Li, our CFO, interjected. "The Hong Kong transformation has your fingerprints all over it. Which is why we're all eager to hear your proposal for the US expansion.""Before we move to that," Richard Maxwell, a
Last Updated: 2025-01-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 4Alex POV My body ached all through the morning as I packed my clothes and every one of my belongings which wasn't all that much as I left back the things that Michael had bought for out of ‘Love’. A divorce letter had later come in around noon by the lawyer which I had signed without much of a second thought or any fuss. I really wanted to get out of this hell-hole. I wheeled my suitcase down the flight of stairs feeling exhausted in all ways than one. I caught Maria's figure waiting for me at the end of the stairs. Oh great. I thought trying to push down the rise of anger her presence filled me with. "Well, well, well," Her voice echoed through the foyer. "The lawyer just told me you signed the papers already. No fight at all? How disappointing."I kept walking, my grip tightening on my suitcase handle."What's wrong, Alex? Cat got your tongue?" She stepped in front of me, blocking my path. "I expected at least some drama. Some tears. A begging scene maybe?"I moved to step aro
Last Updated: 2025-01-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 3Alex POV I had slept in the garden for the night. I wasn't sure when I just dozed off but it was the best sleep ever. Even better than anything the Manor could offer. Although it was plagued with the words of Michael, and Maria, yet it was still peaceful and great. Brushing off leaves from my clothes, I made my way back to the Manor, hoping to pack my things before anyone woke up.But when I opened the door to my room, Margaret was there, tears streaming down her wrinkled face."Oh, Mrs. Coleman..." she rushed towards me. "I'm so sorry. I'm so, so sorry...""Margaret-""I should have told you," she sobbed, wringing her hands. "About Mr. Coleman and... and that woman. But I thought... I thought if you knew while in the hospital..."I pulled the elderly woman into a hug. "It's okay, Margaret. You were protecting me.""I saw everything," she whispered. "For the past few days, I watched that snake slither her way into this house. Into your marriage. The way she'd come when you were awa
Last Updated: 2025-01-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 2Alex POVI cried and cried non stop till my eyes were all red and swollen. I had gone to my safe haven which was a small beautiful garden deep into the vastness of the hundreds of apple trees orchids planted. No one comes here since I had instructed them not to. I come here only whenever I am feeling down. The reason was this place seems to brighten up my mood, make me happy and yet the scents of the bright flowers and the comforting sunlight is doing nothing to brighten up the dark storm over my heart. I felt betrayed. Angry.And maybe foolish, and stupid and dumb. And many more worthless names I wish to call myself but don't know them. "Stupid, stupid, stupid," I chanted to myself, hitting my head with my palm. "How could I have been so blind?"All the signs had been there. The late-night calls he’d take in his office, the lingering glances between him and Maria at company events, the way he’d suddenly become “busy” whenever I tried to plan anything together."He never loved y
Last Updated: 2025-01-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 1Alex POV“No, no, no…” I laughed hysterically as I watched the sad look on my doctor's face as she delivered the news. “It’s impossible, doctor. It just can't.” I told her, trying hard not to believe her words.Clutching my now empty stomach, I shook my head trying to block out her words. ‘I'm so sorry, Mrs. Coleman. We did everything we could.’ she'd just say. “Mrs. Coleman,” she began. “I'm sorr–”“No, don't tell me one of those sentimental bullshit because I refuse to believe your lies, I felt her k…kick this morning!” My voice cracked. “He was right there. My little baby boy was right here, IN HERE!” I pointed to my stomach. The nurse poked her head in from behind the doctor. “Do you need anything Mrs. Coleman?”“I need my baby!” I screamed at the top of my lungs, throwing her a pillow from where I sat. “Bring my baby to me. P…please.” “I'm sorry but he's gone.” She said. A guttural scream tore out from my throat as I collapsed on the bed, my body shaking with uncontrollable s
Last Updated: 2025-01-14
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