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Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal . First Day as CEO
Behind the frosted mask, the hint of wickedness is pretty distinctive for someone like Gwen who has been dealing with all sorts of people. Today, she is standing as the CEO of Wordsworth Company. The new Boss who isn't welcomed by a lot of people in this meeting. Her slow but observant gaze falls upon the directors of the company. She can read their expressions, like an open book. Without saying anything, she sits on the chair of the CEO. A smile appears on her face as she finally feels the power of controlling the company. With a wicked smile, she looks at the directors and proceeds to speak, " Before officially beginning my job, I would like to announce something very important. From now on, I am the one, the Boss, the owner, the chairperson or whatever you want to call me as. So, if anyone isn't interested in working under me, feel free to submit your resignation letter to the HR." " What? Resignation letter? Is it for real?" The whispering starts soon after. She rap
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal Trust
Gwen returns home with an exhausted body. Thankfully she doesn't have any problems with the pregnancy or morning sickness. Just the cravings for strawberries are significantly higher. Anyway, after having a shower, she decides to have dinner first today. She is hungry enough to eat alone. Wearing a comfortable Tee, she walks downstairs and orders one of their chefs to prepare something light for her for dinner. She grabs the remote control and sits on the couch until the food is ready. The work is better than anything else right now. It helps her to stay focused on something. Liam has been dealing with the police and detectives. The drugs in the refrigerator added more evidence against the elders and Sandra. Anusha will get bailed out by one of the lovers who has been trying to win her heart. So it doesn't matter if she can get out or not.. The restraining order from cops is strongly managed by their lawyers so that by any chance if they try to hurt the Wordsworth family,
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal Dressing the wound
This time, Gwen didn't mind joining Derek to have dinner together. Although only both of them were having dinner since she had to skip a few hours after eating a lot of strawberries. Kai, Liam and Rowan had a discussion with her about the issues with drugs and substances that they found in the company. The detectives and investigators will close the case soon since they found the proof of the elders' smuggling. After having dinner, Gwen retreats for her bed. She has to go to the company tomorrow, and has a meeting with some of the regular clients. Since she is the CEO now, she needs to be familiar with them. With a soft yawn, she enters her bedroom and grabs a face mask to put on. However, her attention swiftly moves to Derek who knocks on her door. She frowns, finding him standing on his feet. Obviously, not in a good position. " Why are you here?" She asks, observing his left side of stomach. He holds the gift box in front of her, averting his gaze obviously. He doe
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal Meetings with clients
The rest of the night and the next morning, Gwen and Derek both didn't talk to each other. They're just breathing in the same air, with some heavy, unwanted and painful lingering feelings. However, in the morning, both of them share another common thing --- Headache. Since both of them wake up, they are having a splitting headache. But like other discomfort, both of them ignore it, moving forward to engaging themselves with their own business. Gwen has a meeting with some clients and CEOs of those companies who have been working with the Wordsworth Company. She has a clear mind as she checks some information on the people she will meet. Obviously, they're mostly friendly with the previous CEO. So she may face some indirect wrath on her. Liam waits for her to finish rechecking the information. After she is done, she looks at Liam with confidence and says, " Let's go! Let's start a new era!" She grins, walking towards the door. Today, She has worn a tailored deep navy
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" Are you alright?" Liam holds a glass of water before Gwen, who is rubbing her forehead for a while. After the meeting, she finds her headache so bad that she can't open her eyes. She looks at Liam and grabs the glass of water. She doesn't know why she is having such a bad headache. She doesn't have headache constantly. Sometimes migraine can hit but it's when she stays under sunlight for a while. " Having a headache! It's awful!" She sighs after drinking the water. " Headache? That's weird. Did you not get proper sleep last night?" Liam asks, taking the glass away from her. She frowns, closing her eyes. Indeed she had a bad time sleeping after the interaction with Derek. However, she didn't overthink to ruin her sleep. She recently feels irritated in her room. " It's fine. Let me just stay silent for a while!" " OK! Call your Gynaecologist and ask if you can have painkillers. You have a long day ahead." Saying, Liam enters the bathroom and soaks a towel in a cold wa
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal Died
Derek couldn't move since morning when he had realized that he overworked himself with the wounds. However, to avoid any kind of interaction that might stress Gwen or others out, he decided to stay over tonight in his house. It feels empty and cold like unusual. He knows Gwen will be alright but obviously, the thought of leaving her alone doesn't sit well with him. After spending a bit more time in his house, preparing his own dinner, Derek decides to go back to Wordsworth's mansion. However, his attention goes to his phone when it chirps. Usually Mark doesn't call him after 10 so that he can have his own time to spend. But seeing Mark's name on the screen, Derek immediately grabs the phone and the car keys. " What's up?" He asks while walking towards the garage. " Sorry, Boss. I didn't mean to disturb you. It's just -!" Mark takes a deep breath before saying what's coming next, " The Elders are dead!" Derek's hand pauses as he almost opens the door of the car. He frow
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal There is more
A few days later, A faint unknown scent hits both of their noses when they enter their respective rooms. Gwen who has been having the symptoms of getting weird smells from anywhere, didn't seem to care about it. But the headache suddenly starts engulfing her. However, Derek frowns, looking around. He can't find anything that indicates his belongings were touched. However, the smell soon disappears when he tries to follow the source. The smell is nowhere. But as an effect, he has the same reaction, a strong headache. Derek grabs his medicine box and takes some antibiotics, thinking he is worn out. Next day, Both of them attached the breakfast with Rowan, Kai and Liam. They notice Derek and Gwen looking exhausted and sleepless. " What's going on? Did you two pull an overnight or didn't sleep at all?" Rowan asks, passing the butter to Liam. Derek looks at Rowan and then Gwen who is yawning constantly. " I am fine!" he said, looking concerned about Gwen. " I hear
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal Another chance
" The Baby is alright. We will be able to know about its gender next month. Don't skip the regular appointments." She instructs and looks at Gwen and Derek who are watching the small fetus growing inside her. " Here is its heartbeat!" Gwen's eyes widen, so do Derek's when the rhythm of heartbeat hits their ears. Gwen's hand subconsciously reaches Derek's rough and big hand, holding the hand tightly. Derek's expression is priceless as well. He gently holds her hand back, listening to the melody of their first child. " It's beautiful!" Gwen says with tearful eyes. " Right?" She looks at Derek. Derek nods quietly, " Yeah. It's growing well. Good Job!" He smiles at her, entirely forgetting the hatred between them. Dr. Jean smiles, " I will send you two records. Anyway, Gwen puts the uniform on. And Mr Derek, please go with the nurse to draw some blood. We will check if you have any illness that you inherited from your family. Just in case!" Derek nods even though he al
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Liam's tension mounts as he watches the tightened security around the house. Guards shadow him everywhere, a constant, silent reminder that he's being closely monitored. Every time he tries to make a move toward the hospital, they're there, thwarting him before he even gets close. Gwen is still missing, and the pressure is suffocating him.Three days have passed since Derek’s death and Gwen’s disappearance, but Liam has found no relief. Despite his repeated attempts to slip past the security, he’s getting nowhere. Tonight, he's exhausted, drained by the weight of his worry and the demands of caring for Gwen’s newborn—his niece. The baby, so small and fragile, is completely dependent on him. He calls her Gwen too, as a way to keep her mother’s memory alive. He holds her gently on his chest, lying back on the bed, her tiny body pressed to his heart.From the moment she was born, he refused to let anyone else near her—not even a nanny. Feeding, cleaning, every little need, he handles him
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal I'll be the father
The blood drains from Liam's face as he sees familiar men arriving at the hospital. They used to work with Sandra before fleeing once she was caught. From the beginning, it was clear his father had been the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.One day, Derek had told him he preferred keeping Gwen with him, close and in front of him. Did Derek know someone else had orchestrated everything? Did he know it was their father—and that was why his father hadn’t hesitated to kill him?As thousands of questions storm through Liam’s mind, Mr. Rowan turns to him with a grin. "Son! You know Gwen's life and the baby’s life depend entirely on your actions. If you think you can betray me with your foolish kindness, remember there will be a price, and you’ll regret it!"Liam swallows hard. It’s becoming more difficult to digest everything. He thought he was proud of his father, a kind and sweet man.His mind races with uncertainty. What if Kai knew everything? What if he knows their father is n
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal He is Dead
Derek feels his pulse pounding in his throat as the nurse reappears, her expression urgent and tense. “Dr. Jean isn’t here yet! The patient is losing too much blood—get her to the ER!”Time stretches thin as Derek takes in her words. Gwen, his Gwen, is slipping further away with every passing second. Now the doctors are rushing her into surgery. He watches, helpless, as the nurse gestures firmly toward the hallway. “Sir, please, you need to leave now.”Reluctantly, he steps back, watching the delivery room doors close with a finality that chills him. Gwen and the baby they’ve waited for with so much hope are beyond his reach now. Three agonizing hours have passed since she went into labor, but the quiet fear he’s felt all along has erupted into full-blown panic. Everything is spiraling out of control.How did it come to this? He arranged everything, hiring the best doctors, securing the safest hospital, making sure Gwen had every comfort. But now, standing alone in the sterile hallway
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39 weeks! Gwen has been struggling enough to move around. She will leave for the hospital this afternoon to prepare for her labor. She will give a natural birth but wants to keep her situation under control without any delays. " Derek! Can you get my shoes please? I'm cold suddenly!" Gwen asks, while trying to get her shoes but fails. She wants to walk around for a bit. It's been difficult for her to handle things herself. She is not having good sleep either. Each time, Derek keeps rubbing her back, her swollen legs, cooking her something delicious -- She is grateful for having such a loving husband and feeling sad for disturbing his sleep. Handling work from home and helping her around has become a huge deal. When she asked him to hire some staff, for some reason, he looked adamant not to hire. She still doesn't know what's the reason behind it. But he is handling everything in his own way. " Sneakers!" He puts them on her legs and gently pecks her stomach over her dress,
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal Naming the Baby
After that day, Gwen practically makes herself comfortable living there sometimes on weekends or anything she wants to be with her dearest husband. Derek, trying to be the best husband, of course with flaws, has been doing everything to support her and the pregnancy journey. Sometimes they have arguments, sometimes a bit of misunderstanding or a bit of extra love. But like other couples in love, they have found their lives on the track, next to each other. Time goes fast, within a blink, leaving full gray and white memories with happiness and exhaustion. Pregnancy has never been as easy as it looks in movies and dramas. Not as romantic as the feelings sound like. Sometimes Gwen feels everyone's presence around her is suffocating. Even Derek's presence. Sometimes she couldn't get a hold on herself without Derek. Having him around her is like having a therapist who understands her more than anyone. When she becomes busy with her work, he attends the new parents class online, op
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal Do you hate me?
Gwen gently rests her hands on his face, grinning widely. He is literally shaking, his eyes filled with desperation and hopelessness. This is not new for her. Because she was once that desperate, to tell him how much she loves him. But seeing her feelings being reciprocating, she can't help but chuckle a bit. " Thank you!" She whispers, disclosing their distance and looking into his eyes, " I know how it feels. Each time I thought of ending things, I was like this. Because I didn't want to lose this Man I adore so much. Thank you for loving me so much, Derek. So continue to love me like this." Tears drop as she speaks, her thumbs brushing his bearded face. She loves him so much. And now listening to his confession, it makes her relieved. Probably the distance between them that has grown up over time, will finally disappear. Derek smiles widely, like a kid who feels relieved and feels acknowledged after working hard to get something perfect. He wraps his arms around her waist,
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal It's hard to say
People say when they are in love, everything becomes gray but the person they're in love with. Derek holds the camera up, watching the favorite person through his phone, capturing each and every single moment. He wants to create a whole album of her for old days, when probably both of them will be worn out and have nothing to do. They'll sit on the porch, in a hot summer, reminiscing about their rollercoaster lives. He used to find romantic movies cringe, but now he knows why people become so desperate to love each other. Maybe he isn't some kind of hero, protecting her from evil step mother. But he knows he wants her. Even in silence, he wants her present around him. After seeing her pale complexion on that day when Anusha exposed his secret, he felt like a criminal who killed thousands of innocent people. Since that day, he is scared of hurting her. Not anymore, not even in his death - He says, his heart can't forgive him. " What are you doing?" She asks, kicking her legs
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" These reels are funny! But I don't like pranks." She keeps talking and laughing at the funny reels in her phone while Derek preparing the dinner. " Do you think everyone is happy? They look so perfect and happy. Like novels!" She rests her chin on the table and keeps mumbling, asking questions. Derek glances at her while chopping the vegetables. A few seconds later, Taking out some of strawberries that he put beforehand, he pours a glass of warm milk and takes them to her, " It's life. People are intend to show off their happiness in front of people hiding their own pain. Everyone has their own problems. Not everything is true in social media!" Gwen nods, pouting, " Do you think we will be happy?" She asks, looking at Derek who pauses for a second. He nods, " I will try my best to make you happy!" He smiles. " But I said ' We' Not me!" She looks at him, her expression is serious. " If you are happy, then I am ha-!" " Liar!" Derek frowns narrowly while trying to unders
Billionaire's Unapproachable Ex-wife : Love Is Not A Deal Our home
His hand slips and reaches to her thigh. Gwen flinches and looks at Derek who is driving home. She thinks he is trying to touch her thigh but instead, he holds her hand and keeps driving. " What do you want to have for dinner?" He asks, " Anything is fine. Can I cook today? It's been a while since I last cooked!" She says, her eyes are on him, admiring. " I would love to. But I think you shouldn't do it today. You will feel sick!" He says, kissing her hand. "I am alright. I don't have any problems with smells." She says, eager to cook. Derek gives a smile and nods, " As you wish!" The night seems to have added the sweetness more. Derek who has been hiding his agony of losing his last parent, seems to have found his home. The warmth of her hand, the scent of her cologne, her voice, her smile, everything feels like eternal experience. He admires her serenity while he is in chaos. The car heads its own way, while his heart enjoys every single beat with her. Gwen from
