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BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Unrelenting
Clara was left speechless as she didn't know how to react to what he had just told her. She and Leonardo locked eyes for a brief moment. "I guess I'll see you around, Clara," Leonardo said after a while, breaking the stifling silence that had descended upon them after he revealed his intentions to her. Grinning, he added. "And please, I hope you would heed my pleas. Give her a second chance. We all deserve it." He winked.Clara said nothing, instead her eyes only stared coldly at Leonardo as he retracted and made his way back to his black posh car, parked by the curb, on the other side of the road.With one last glance and wave from him to her, Leonardo hopped into his car and revved the engine onto the road. Soon, he had driven out of sight. Clara stood frozen, gazing in a faraway look as she processed all Leonardo had told her earlier. Path to redemption? Everything began to dawn on her.Leonardo's visit made Clara realize he had never been in love with her in the first place. She
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! New Assistant
"You sent for me..." Hayley stated, drawing Adrian's attention as she stepped into his office in elegant strides, after gently closing the door behind her.Adrian whose gaze had been fixed on the computer screen in front of him, lifted his head upon hearing hearing her. A genuine smile spread across his face. "Nina..." He drawled, reclining in his seat as he watched Hayley approach his desk.Hayley greeted him. "Hi. Good morning." "Morning, baby. How are you?" Adrian asked warmly. "I'm fine. Thank you," Hayley replied, her eyes fixed on his expectantly, waiting for him to continue the conversation. But he remained quiet. After a moment, Hayley spoke up. "Yes, Adrian? I mean, yes sir? May I know why you sent for me?" She asked, standing before his desk.Still mesmerized by her presence, Adrian confessed sincerely. "You look stunning, Nina. You just keep looking more beautiful with each passing day. What's your secret? Hmm?"Hayley chuckled incredulously, her heart melting at his co
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Futile Efforts
Leonardo was seated in his office, his eyes fixed on the device in his hand in disbelief as he read the text message, one of his trusted aid had sent to him that morning while he waited for Hayley to arrive.'He stole from you, boss. How do we handle him?'Leonardo read the message for the 100th time, still in disbelief that one of his trusted employees and friends was being accused of stealing from him. Leonardo couldn't believe it. How dare he?Settling the phone in his hand more, his finger hovered around the keyboard hesitantly as he contemplated a response message. He felt betrayed.Eventually, he typed back to Bob. 'What do you mean he stole from me? Paolo is well aware of the consequences of committing such acts!'He sent the message, his face already contorting with annoyance. It didn't take long before his phone beeped again, signaling it was another message notification. Leonardo opened the message. It was Bob's instant reply to his question.'I don't know, boss. Why don't
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Hurt again
Hayley was completely engrossed in her portrait painting when she overheard the gossip of two of her colleagues. She pretended she was still solely focused on her work, but she couldn't help but listen to their conversation.MJ, One of her colleagues, said to the other, Mitchell in hushed tones. "I'm telling you, It's Davina, I'm sure. I saw her going into the new executive's office. I can place a hundred dollars that they will hook up in there. She will seduce him. That's her niche. He's an executive and her kind of man after all."Hayley stiffened, her eyes growing wide and her heart thudding rapidly against her chest as she processed their words. What!!?Hayley heard Mitchell, chiming in, only fueling Hayley's disbelief. "You don't need to bet on it, MJ. I believe and I'm certain too. I mean, who could resist that hot, ass fine lady. If I were a man, I'd fall for her seduction too. Well, unless Executive Damian is gay, of course." She said and they chuckled in amusement. But their
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Good News!
The following day.Adrian still couldn't believe his eyes as he kept staring at the computer screen in front of him in disbelief. The numbers displayed on the screen reciprocated his gaze unwavering, indicating his eyes weren't playing tricks with him. Adrian was astonished, his lips slightly parted as he blinked severally. A million-dollar profits made in just three weeks since Leonardo joined MF Arts. He couldn't believe it.Adrian felt like jumping for joy and rushing over to Leonardo's office to embrace him, but he managed to restrain himself, coercing himself to contain his overwhelming happiness. As he sat back on the seat, his grin widened as his eyes continued to stare at the computer screen. Leonardo had worked a miracle indeed. He had just saved Adrian and his company from bankruptcy. Adrian couldn't fathom how he achieved such success in that short time. But he couldn't help but feel grateful for the day he had decided to employ him as the new executive.Leonardo was not o
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! The fight for Power
Leonardo was seated in his office, his phone against his ear with an expressionless gaze etched on his face as he spoke into the gadget indifferently. "It has come to my knowing, brother, that you blackmailed one of my subjects and coerced him into stealing from me, Lorenzo. Have you lost your mind?" Leonardo bit out, in a calm yet annoyed tone, his anger palpable. After receiving the text from Bob the previous day about Paolo's confession, Leonardo asked Bob to investigate and uncover the truth. It didn't take long before they confirmed Paolo's story, that he was telling them the truth, revealing it was indeed all Lorenzo's doing. For the first time in a long time, Leonardo heard anyone's plea for mercy as he decided to have compassion towards Paolo and let him off the hook. But not without striping him of his position and title in his company, and further banishing him from Clasold City. Despite the punishment, Paolo was grateful and relieved he could return home to his family wi
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Confrontation
Speaking of the devil, a rap came on his door, disrupting Leonardo's thoughts as his gaze trailed to the entrance. He wanted to respond but the door already opened before he could utter a word, revealing his furious ex-wife. However, the expression on Hayley's face was evidence enough that he was in trouble again. But he couldn't help the relief that surged through him as his eyes locked onto her.He sat up straighter, staring at Hayley, his previous stern expression dissolving into a faint smile."Mi reina..." He called out softly, grateful to have her in his office. But Hayley wasn't having any of it. "Stop!" She barked, closing the door behind her as she made her way toward his desk, her eyes blazing with annoyance and irritation. "When will you stop? When will you put an end to all of this, Leonardo? For fuck sake." Hayley asked him angrily as she stood before his desk, glaring daggers at him.Leonardo felt a pang of remorse as he thought Hayley was referring to what happened
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Double date
The atmosphere on that Saturday evening was gloomy, coupled with the awkward silence that enveloped the four individuals, seated around the dining table as they all tried to conceal their true feelings of animosity, remorse, and regret, except for Adrian, who was genial as he was unaware of the tension among the other three_ Leonardo, Hayley, and Clara."I'm glad you eventually decided to join us, Clara. I was afraid you wouldn't come." Adrian said warmly to Clara, who was seated across him at the square table for four.Leonardo and Hayley remained silent, their gazes avoiding eye contact, while Clara chuckled hesitantly and nervously, turning to face Adrian. "Of course, I'm here. I'm sorry I gave you the wrong impression yesterday. I just had a lot on my plate to deal with... but here I am to celebrate this success with you. Congratulations again, Adrian." Clara replied, forcing a smile as her gaze remained fixed on naive Adrian. Although Clara's outward expression was a warm smile
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BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Love Birds
A dazzling smile adorned Hayley's face as she styled her wavy hair with a hot comb that evening. Seated before an elegant dressing mirror in her room, she delicately applied light makeup while her body buzzed with excitement in anticipation of her date night with Leonardo. He was due to pick her up in an hour, yet she found herself uncertain about what outfit to wear. Just then, Emily entered the room, cradling Daisy in her arms.Catching sight of Emily's reflection in the mirror, Hayley chuckled as Emily paused, seemingly taken aback by her appearance. "Is that really you, Hayley?" Emily asked skeptically, raising an eyebrow as she stepped closer.Hayley laughed softly, dismissing the compliment with a wave of her hand. "Oh, please, don’t start, Em.""Mommy is beautiful!" Daisy chimed in, her face lighting up with an adorable smile.Hayley's heart melted at the compliment, and she turned to Daisy, responding warmly, "Oh, thank you, baby." She stood to plant a gentle kiss on Daisy's
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Karma 3
While they were working in the prison yard that afternoon, Lillian occasionally stole glances at Wendy, who was positioned a few feet away from her. It had been three days since the court delivered its final verdict. And Lillian could attest to the fact that those days had been the most challenging of her life.They worked like lackeys in the yard, all day. She got bullied by her superiors; sometimes, she was denied dinner. While she had thought initially that she was resilient and could survive the prison life, now she was beginning to doubt her strength. Only three days had passed but it felt as though she had been trapped in there for decades. The relentless suffering felt overwhelming most times. Most distressing of all was the thought that her son would soon be placed in foster care, as she had been unable to secure her release from prison. Her last conversation with Leonardo had not gone well, and she was acutely aware that he would not intervene on Ethan's behalf.Lillian had o
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! What goes around, comes around 2
ONE MONTH LATER.[Court in Session.]"With this compelling evidence provided, I find it incumbent that you both witness the insides of a prison cell for fifty years, Mrs. Wendy Forbes and Miss Lillian Lopez. You both are hereby sentenced to fifty years in prison, for the crimes of attempted murder and kidnapping. Sentence to be executed immediately," The prosecutor and judge delivered the verdict, her tone unwavering. She was a ruthless prosecutor, one who had zero tolerance for convicts. As the prosecutor, Alexa McKanne made to return to her seat, she halted in her tracks as a shrill noise pierced through the courtroom."Nooo!!" Lilian emitted a heart-wrenching cry, her sharp voice reverberating throughout the courtroom and catching the attention of everyone present.The gathering erupted in murmurs, prompting the judge to call for silence.Meanwhile, Hayley, who was seated next to Leonardo across from Lillian and Wendy, caught Lillian's glare filled with contempt. Despite the palpab
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Lovers 2
A brief wave of disbelief washed over Leonardo as he stared at Hayley in astonishment. "What?" he blurted out absentmindedly, a hint of excitement seeping into his voice.Hayley felt a blush rise to her cheeks as she observed his reaction, realizing this was the first time she had seen his response to her pregnancy news."Are you serious, baby?" Leonardo asked, his eagerness palpable as his gaze shifted to Hayley's abdomen, contemplating whether she was teasing him or if she truly meant it.A genuine smile spread across Hayley's face as she rolled her eyes at his question. "Yeah, duh...""Mi reina!" Leonardo exclaimed, a surge of pure excitement bubbling within him. He could hardly fathom it. His joy was boundless as he reached for Hayley's hand, holding it gently.Hayley reveled in his excitement, her eyes filled with affection as he began to speak."Hayley Forbes..."She interrupted him, shaking her head playfully. "No, it’s Nina or Hazel now. I can't go by that name anymore, Leona
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Lovers
Hayley hurried with overwhelming joy and excitement toward Leonardo's room, with Daisy beside her. Her elation was palpable as she realized that Leonardo was awake; she could hardly contain her eagerness to see him. At the same time, Leonardo engaged in conversation with his brother, Lorenzo, who had remained by his side since the women had departed an hour earlier following his awakening. Leonardo had undoubtedly been taken aback to see his family upon waking. However, his initial surprise gradually shifted to confusion when he noticed the absence of both his woman and daughter. However, they had reassured him that Hayley had stepped out briefly and would return shortly, while Daisy was in another room with Rosalie and Emily. With this information, his anxious heart began to settle as he accepted their reassuring words. After a further thirty minutes had elapsed without Hayley's return, Leonardo's concern began to intensify. Unable to contain himself, he called out to Lorenzo, who
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Joyful moment
.Hayley returned to the hospital after delivering the lawsuit documents to the wardress at Wendy's prison. Approximately an hour prior, the prosecutor, Alexa, who was overseeing Hayley's case, had provided her with the papers following their meeting. Hayley then drove to the prison, where Wendy and Lillian were incarcerated, and handed the documents to the wardress, choosing not to visit any of them. That was the least of her concerns; her only interest in seeing them was during the court proceedings, where the judge would render his final decision. With a sigh of frustration, Hayley pulled herself back to the present as she made a right turn onto the highway, heading towards the hospital. She recalled that the love of her life remained unconscious when she left earlier, and a wave of anxiety washed over her as she wondered if he had awakened from the coma. Thoughts of Leonardo tightened around her heart, causing her anguish. Hayley eventually regained composure as she caught sight
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Karma 2
Wendy collapsed on the ground, her head buried in her palms as she absorbed the news of Alison's sudden accident. It hit her like a thunderbolt, shattering her heart into pieces. Her daughter had been involved in an accident and according to what the wardress had mentioned, Alison had also fallen in a coma after the incident. Wendy swallowed, her face flooded with tears. Her heart ached painfully as she grappled with the reality. How could this be? How did this happen? She felt a pang of guilt constrict her heart tightly, knowing she was mostly responsible for the unfortunate circumstance that had befallen her daughter. If she hadn't gotten herself in trouble in the first place, none of this would have happened. With that, her cries intensified as she remained on the ground. "I'm very sorry, ma'am," The wardress tried to sympathize, her tone laden with pity. But that did little to console Wendy, whose thoughts were all over the place. Meanwhile, Lillian had also been shocked upon he
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Karma
"What are you saying? He has a guardian! You can't take that action."Lillian's heart raced with anxiety as she absorbed the unsettling information relayed to her over the phone. Despite her efforts to maintain her composure, her hand trembled slightly as it pressed the receiver to her ear. Beads of sweat began to form on her temples, and her anger flared as the caller finished her statement.Her grip on the phone tightened, and Lillian shot back, her frustration palpable. "What do you mean by that? You can't do that! He has a mother! I am his mother!"She fell silent as the caller replied, a response that clearly unsettled her. Lillian started again. "Listen, you cannot do this to me. Ethan is my son. I’ll be out of here very soon. Just be patient, please." Lillian pleaded, a tear streaming down her cheek that she quickly brushed away.She listened closely to the caller's words until the line beeped, indicating the call had ended.Her heart shattered, and fresh tears flowed down her
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! All caught
Hayley headed out of the hospital as soon as she received the news about Freya's capture. Right after Lillian was apprehended, she had instructed an officer of the law to discreetly conduct a search for Freya, ensuring that she returned to the city in one piece so she could serve her fair punishment for her actions. Hayley was quite surprised by the speed of the development, however, that was the least of her concerns at that moment. A blend of satisfaction and annoyance brimmed within her as she headed out to the awaiting car, parked in the hospital lot. She had nearly forgotten Emily was trailing behind her until Emily's voice sailed into her ears, pulling Hayley from her thoughts. "Where are you going, Hayley? Who was it on the phone?" Emily pressed, her tone filled with concern. Realizing she hadn't shared the news with her, Hayley stopped midway and turned to Emily in an attempt to placate her confusion. "I'll be right back, Em. I need you to stay behind and watch my mother a
