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[Matilda]"What the hell are you doing here?" Kaden snapped, his voice hitting me like a punch, sharp and full of venom making my whole body trembleI opened my mouth to speak but shut it again. Nothing came out. I bit my lower lip hard, locking eyes with him as he swept his gaze over me like I was filth. His fists clenched at his sides."Kaden, sit down," Mr. Black’s voice cut through the tension. I let out a shaky breath I didn’t realize I was holding as Kaden finally looked away from me to glare at his father."Dad, what the hell is going on here? Why did you even call me?" Kaden barked, unmoving.Mr. Black turned his attention to me. "Where do you know my little pretty from?" he asked casually as if this wasn’t the most awkward, messed-up situation ever.Kaden’s head snapped to me, his face twisting. "Your... your little pretty?" he growled. "Can someone tell me what the actual fuck is going on?""Sit down," Mr. Black said firmly. "That’s the only way I’ll talk. And you—come sit h
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[Matilda]"Tell me, have you gotten a lawyer yet?" Leo askedI bit down on my lower lip, swallowing the sudden lump that formed in my throat as I quickly shook my head. I knew I was going to start looking for a lawyer as soon as possible because this was a battle I wasn't ready to lose"I have a friend who is a very good lawyer, I will contact him. when is the first hearing," Leo asked and I pulled out my phone and unlocked it. I tapped on the email I had gotten from the lawyer and handed it over to Leo to take a lookI watched as his eyes swept over the phone, his jaw clenching hard as he read the words before handing me back my phoneHis lips curled into a smirk as he muttered inaudible words before turning back to me"We're in this together Tesoro. Kaden Donovan would not lay a hand on my boys," He gritted out the words, leaning closer to me. My breath hitched as I watched him, he shook his head, a smile curling up his lips as he dragged my seatbelt and hooked it up before pulling
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[Kaden]"Send them to my email. I’ll review them later," I told my PA before stepping out of the office and heading toward the lot.I tilted my neck, slipping a hand into my pocket as I walked to my car. Sliding into the driver’s seat, my fingers dug into my scalp as yesterday’s scene replayed in my head.Ryan and I had just stopped at a restaurant for lunch—and there he was. That bastard. Walking Matilda out of the restaurant, his hand resting on her waist like she belonged to him. The way he had circled those disgusting hands around herMy jaw tensed as I tightened my grip on the steering wheelI shut my eyes and inhaled deeply before starting the engine. It shouldn't matter who she’s with. My only concern should be my kids, how to get them away from her, not losing my shit over some guy touching her."Get a grip, Kaden," I muttered, turning the wheel sharply in the direction of the Donovan mansion.I needed to find out why my mother wouldn’t leave me alone—always raving about her g
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[Matilda]"Mommy, are you okay?" Aiden's little voice pulled me out of my swirling thoughts. I took a steadying breath, forcing a smile as I gave him a nod.That smile did nothing to hide the worry etched across my face. It’s been two days since Leo and I settled things, and he told me we'd be meeting with the lawyer tomorrow. My heart thudded with every passing minute, especially knowing the first hearing in court was just a week away.My mind was a tangled mess. I glanced at Austin and Aiden, both absorbed in their iPads.I don't know what would happen during the custody battle. What if Kaden wins? How am I then going to explain who he is to my kids?No...hell no...he can't, impossible, Kaden would never win"Yes! I won!" Austin’s voice broke through my thoughts. He dropped his iPad, jumped up from the bed, and did his usual happy dance. I looked at Aiden, who was watching him with his pouted lipsI bit my bottom lip, glancing back and forth between them. My boys. My whole world. I’
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[Matilda]I took a deep breath my eyes scanning Sage who leaned back on his seatIs this a lost cause or what?"We are to win this case and I want you to do everything you can. She can't lose, it's not even an option," Leo said firmly beside meSage turned to Leo before turning his attention back to mine."You have the documents I requested for?" He asked and I nodded, pulling out the file I had in my handLeo had told me earlier that he requested some of the kid's documents, their birth certificate and school enrollment with medical recordsI stretched out the file towards him and he gave a firm nod, before pulling out the contents and going through them one after the other"I'll have them photocopied right away," He mumbled and placed a call before the lady we met earlier walked in and took the file from him after he gave her instructions on what to do"So let me understand what we are fighting for exactly," Sage said turning his attention back to mine. "He's fighting for full custo
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[Kaden] "What the hell was that, Kaden?" Cherry snapped as she stormed into the bedroom, slamming the door behind her. I exhaled, working my fingers around the knot of my tie, ignoring whatever nonsense she was spewing behind me. "I’m talking to you!" she barked. I closed my eyes for a second, taking a deep breath, before turning to stare back at her "Listen, Cherry, I'm tired and right now, all I need is some need peace," I muttered, sliding off my suit jacket. "I don’t give a damn about your peace right now!" she shouted. "I’m talking about that embarrassing stunt you pulled! How could you tell your accountant to block the money I requested?" "And why the hell shouldn’t I?" I snapped, my fist curling. "Don’t you think you’re pushing it? What in God’s name are you doing with that amount? It hasn’t even been two weeks since I gave you fifty million, and now you want a double of that amount?" My patience was hanging by a thread. Lately, it felt like I was staring at a stranger.
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[Matilda]My eyes scanned the message in my phone as I yawned loudly, ignoring the growl in my stomach Last night I must have picked up and dropped my phone a dozen times before finally giving in and calling Kaden. I could tell that he was at least thrown off by how blunt I was and how I ended the callBut what I didn't expect was waking up to a message from him saying he'd be free this evening. So soon?"Well you wanted the kids to meet him and get it over with," I mumbled under my breath. It was still 6 am and I knew the twins were still asleep if not they could have stormed right into my bedroom"Let's get a few things done, it's Saturday," I mumbled under my breath, pushing myself off the bed, I slipped into my flip-flops, and made my way out heading to the kids' roomI chewed on my bottom lip trying to figure out where Kaden could meet the kidsHis house is a no for us, that would never be possible, and following that this is their first time meeting. I don't think a public plac
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[Matilda]"Counsel for the respondent, please step forward," the judge called out and my heart pounded loud in my chestThis is truly happeningI held my breath as Sage rose from his seat, his movement smooth and calculated. I blew out a breath, my hand curling tighter, finger digging into my palmThe air was thick with tension as if the courtroom was closing in on me. I was acutely aware of every second. The tap of Sage's polished shoes against the marble floor as he made his way to the front row of the courtroom, standing tall and composedI took a deep breath, watching as he introduced himself, his calm demeanor making me feel a sense of calm for a split secondThe judge nodded as he was done introducing himself, signaling him to proceed"Your Honor," Sage continued. "I am here on behalf of my client Miss Matilda Millers. Mr Kaden Donovan, my clients ex-husband has filed for full legal and physical custody of their two minor children. While we respect Donovan's right wanting to be
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[Matilda]The soft hum of the car's engine barely registered in my mind as I took a slow deep breath. My heart was trembling and despite my best efforts to stay calm, it still felt like my chest was tightening with every passing second. It was finally the day that had given me a sleepless night for a while now. The day I would be facing Kaden in courtMy jaw clenched as I tried to calm my racing heart. My kids haven't stopped asking about him since the day he left a few days back. He had once called to talk to them but I denied him access, telling him that the kids were asleepI blew out a breath, my eyes shifting to the driver's seat, where Leo was seated with ease, his hand firm on the steering wheel, the other hand gripping the gear tightlyMy hand curled around the hem of my fitted black knee length gown"We're almost there," Leo's voice pulled me out of my daze. I turned my attention to him, watching as his eyes locked into mine before he turned his attention back to the roadI
