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102. Fighting Leah's Battles
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Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 103. Grow Old Waiting
Haley stilled. Panic gripping her heart, she dreaded to turn around and come face to face with the person.She hoped it was a part of her imagination.That voice wasn't real.'Crystal.’No one knew her by that name in this company. That voice… it almost resembled Liam's. The footsteps didn't stop until they stopped in front of her. Cole! Haley shouldn't be relieved, yet she was. In Cole's hand were her tablet and notebook.“You found them.”“If I was hiding this huge secret, I would be careful.” Cole handed the devices to her, smiling.Yeah. Haley had been reckless.But she went to Liam's office yesterday intending to come back to her cubicle. She couldn't predict how things would turn out.Still, she should have been careful. Now someone knew her secret.“Now I know why this company cherishes you,” Cole went on. “At first, I thought you got in through your looks. So you're the mysterious Crystal.”Haley sighed and found a place to sit. “Can you keep it a secret?”If words got
Last Updated : 2024-07-31Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 104. Checkpoint!
…She was foolish enough to not read the terms in the agreement.Well, it was her loss, not his.Liam went back to his office. For the first time after several weeks, he was a bit satisfied, his mind finally at ease.The Separation Agreement would be enough to tame her. In the meantime, he'd show her who was the Boss.And now that this problem was taken care of, it was time to solve another one.Sitting on his chair, Liam brought out his phone and dialed Joye.At the first ring, his assistant answered the phone. “I'm on my way, Sir. It's the traffic-”“Go back to the company,” Liam instructed. “Meet the manager of the HR Department and arrange more jobs for Daryl.”The sound of Joye's car taking a reverse sounded through the phone. Then came his confused voice. “This decision is sudden, Sir. He might be inexperienced-”“Who cares?” Liam murmured. “Just do it.”The only thing Liam cared about was putting his meddling brother in his place. Daryl wasn't busy enough that was why he ha
Last Updated : 2024-08-01Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 105. Haley's Secret
His blood boiled and his vision saw nothing but red. Extremely enraged, he fixed the cafè with a piercing gaze that could crumble the building. What was Haley doing in this place?Who was this man?Why were they meeting secretly at this time of the day?What the hell is between them?“Mr. Nash-”“Pull over,” Liam instructed the driver.His phone kept on ringing, but he didn't care whoever it was. His mind consumed with thoughts of tearing someone apart, he wouldn't spare his time for anything else. Once the driver parked the car in a corner, Liam grabbed a magazine from the compartment and came out. He entered the cafè, hiding his face behind the magazine. On a table nearby, Haley sat across from the middle-aged man. They ordered cupcakes and coffee. Did Haley get herself a sugar daddy?Was he one of the men she got money from?The thought made Liam grip the magazine, almost crumbling it in his hands. He ordered the same thing, coffee and cupcake, perking up his ears to listen
Last Updated : 2024-08-01Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 106. Fire Her Today
…At DG Jewelry Corp. When Haley returned to the company, she couldn't help but commend herself for having the maximum self-control. Otherwise,She would be screaming around the employees' area right now, demanding to know who dared scatter her desk and drop snacks on it! And who the hell dropped these huge stacks of documents too?“While you were gone, the CEO came and dropped them,” Cole came to her cubicle and explained. “But these snacks are gifts from Amby and her friends. Don't worry, I'll help you clean them.”Amby and her friends?Those troublemakers again.What's with dropping snacks on her desk?“No need," Haley declined Cole's offer, then grabbed a tissue and wiped all the oiled chips away. Someone had already done half the job anyway. Probably the person who dropped these huge documents.William Nash!Did he want to kill her with work?How was she going to sort through these mountains of documents without breaking her neck?“Serves her right!”The employees snickered,
Last Updated : 2024-08-01Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 107. Her Daddy!
…At The Nash Mansion.After ending the call, Liam dropped his phone, feigning calmness.Haley again. Hadn't he told Leah to stop going there, by the way? Who was the one giving him a headache?Haley, Leah, or both of them?“Sigh! Haley's bullying Leah again, right?” Grandma Lily sat across from him on the dining table. “That poor girl has complained to me.”Liam looked at his food, yet he had no appetite. Haley. If what Mr. Gray told him was the truth, then he'd truly underestimated her. “Is something bothering you?” Grandma Lily asked, obviously disturbed by Liam's silence.He shook his head. “Nothing.”If only it was possible to shake these thoughts off.But how?That woman was messing with his mind again. “Willy, I called you here to discuss about you and Leah…” Grandma Lily went on. “You decided to ignore your Grandma by coming at a time you liked. Are you sure you're alright? You never disobeyed me.”“I'm fine,” Liam replied, letting Grandma Lily's words sink in, not darin
Last Updated : 2024-08-03Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 108. Extra Mad
…At DG Villa Estates.Haley stared out of the car's window, spacing out. Her thoughts wandered into nothingness, an uneasy feeling settling in. What's happening? “Tell me you're not worried about it.” Her brother stopped the car in front of the mini Villa.Haley glanced at him. “About what?”“William Nash firing you from the company.”His words incited laughter.For a second, the strange gloom in Haley's heart faded. That was the furthest thing in her mind. If Haley liked, she'd wake up one day and decide to fire that man. William Nash firing her from her family's company was the most ridiculous thing. But her gloom. Why was she feeling a bit sad?Was it because of what transpired earlier at the cafè?“Mr. Gray…” Haley spoke her thoughts out loud. “You mean that greedy old man?” Andrew shifted in his chair, giving her a proper look.Haley nodded. She should have detected his greediness sooner. “I'm afraid he'll lead the children astray. How to handle him, though?” “It's e
Last Updated : 2024-08-03Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 109. Her Horrible Past
Haley shut out the employees' gossip, treating their words as air. Liam was striding fast ahead, and she had to pick up her space to catch up with him.Why was he in such a hurry? What was William Nash up to again?If Haley had a choice, she wouldn't move an inch when he ordered her to follow him.But she was curious…More than anything, she was dying to know why he was suddenly switching between a calm sea and a raging volcano. Haley was almost out of breath, the heavy weight of the documents slowing her movement. She cursed inside her mind. What if she just dropped these heavy documents at him? Liam only slowed down as they neared the elevator. Standing in the same proximity, Haley's heart was racing again. As the elevator doors closed, Liam turned around, facing her. Haley saw it coming and she quickly used the documents as a shield before he caged her by the wall.Scumbag.Did he derive pleasure in bullying her?“What's all the fuss about, William Nash!” Haley shouted, ste
Last Updated : 2024-08-04Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 110. Her Real Father
~Her baby? Her damned baby!It was true then!Mr. Gray was right. How, though? And why?Liam didn't want to believe it. Haley must be pulling his legs.But the girl standing in front of him looked dead serious!He couldn't deny the slight similarities between Haley and the little girl too. He'd expected her to bring up any kind of excuse instead of blatantly admitting it. Confused, anxious, and enraged, Liam struggled to contain his emotions-He erupted anyway. “What the hell!”Giving him a glare, Haley covered the girl's ears. “No harsh words in Lannie’s presence.”Liam was taken aback!He expected any reaction from her but calmness.Who was she?How cunning and dishonest!Having a child outside before getting married.Haley didn't even care to tell him about the child.She'd hidden the secret so perfectly. Did she ever plan to inform him?Apart from him, how many men had she deceived?“Mummy…” The little girl glanced from Liam to Haley, her wide innocent eyes filled with confusi
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Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 224. Epilogue
…~ One Year Later ~When others saw the bright sun of the morning, she could only see the orange sun, gradually fading, giving way to darkness. When there was a storm, people looked forward to the peace and calmness after it, while she only foresaw many more storms looming ahead. She should have been more pessimistic than this,Then she could have at least saved one life. If she hadn't been a coward, hoping that crazy guy would have a little mercy, she wouldn't have fallen for his lies. She'd take the gunshot instead.But no,She'd trusted him… that was her biggest mistake.Daryl’s cruelty had been beyond saving. Helping him lure Liam to the occasion was her biggest regret. Maybe… just maybe- if she'd been brave enough, Liam wouldn't have-“Mrs. Nash, sorry to interrupt you!” The secretary barged into the office, snapping her out of her thoughts. “The Stakeholders' meeting will commence in the next three minutes. Do you need my help getting ready?”Haley sighed. Right, the meeti
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 223. His Biggest Regret
What gibberish was he sputtering?How did he even manage to sneak into the Villa?How did he manage to overpower the bodyguards?After Daryl’s last words, he hung up, leaving Liam wondering what the hell that crazy boy was up to again.He mustn't be serious about marrying Haley. Apart from being illegal, it didn't make any sense. What stupid judge would get them married without the consent of one party?Daryl was only trying to irritate him.“Sir, is he telling the truth?” Joye who had probably heard the conversation because Daryl's voice was too loud, blinked rapidly. “Is he going to get married to Madam?”Liam chuckled.That was impossible.Haley would not even agree. “I think this is serious, Sir…” Joye exclaimed. “Your brother is up to no good. Let's go and see.”Of course, Liam was going there.If it meant finding that crazy boy there, why wouldn't he go?Daryl was playing with fire.Kidnapping Haley from the Villa was already a gruesome offense? On his command, the driver tu
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 222. His Sister-in-law
…Was this it?Was this the end of the family's reputation? The same questions kept resonating in Liam's mind all day. The company's stocks were crumbling again,Some of the shareholders were pulling out their investments,And the employees were all in a frenzy.Watching the Nash Empire crumble right before his eyes was something he never dreamt about.He'd never for once seen this happening in any of his nightmares.Liam thought he'd left no loose ends. Every source the news would get leaked out, he'd already blocked it.How then did his brother lay his hands on this crucial secret? How the hell did Daryl even escape from the police custody? “He shouldn't have left the city yet, Mr. Nash…” The Police Chief assured him, “We are going to find him before the day ends.”The day was already ending.All Liam wanted was for all this to be over. He'd left the Villa without informing Haley. He could only imagine her anxiety at the moment. Joye reported to him that she called and she d
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 221. Their Reputation
Haley waited at the dining table patiently, her gaze traveling to the doorway now and then. Liam and his assistant must be discussing something important, probably related to work. Well, was it so secretive that they had to discuss it outside?She glanced at the clock.Thirty minutes later, they weren't back yet. Now her mind was troubled.What was taking them so long?What were they even discussing?Liam didn't even wear proper clothing, wouldn't he catch a cold outside? Tapping her fingers impatiently on the desk, Haley stood up. She headed outside the building, looking forward to seeing Liam and his assistant.To her surprise, they weren't there.Even the assistant’s car was gone if he came with any.What was happening?Did they sneak out of the Villa?If not, how could she not have heard any sound?To confirm her thoughts, Haley strode to the security man. “It's too early and cold, Madam… what are you doing outside?” Was the first thing the concerned young man asked. Haley
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 220. The Healing Kiss
That explained it all. Was she just lucky or were the heavens by her side? Staring into his eyes, she saw nothing but genuine affection.The affection she'd been searching for ever since she returned. Her instincts never lied, and the feeling was strong.Liam loved her.He never hated her.He was only mad because of the misunderstanding.“But you gave me a hard time, huh.” Haley poked at his chest, pouting. However, Liam laughed lightheartedly, taking her wrists in his hands. “Believe me, I didn't.”Right.He'd planned to do worse. If she hadn't summoned the courage, speaking like a crazy person last night, convinced she was speaking to the air, he'd still regard her as his enemy.Her craziness paid off, and-“I'm sorry.” Drawing her close by wrapping both arms around her waist, his expression turned sullen. “I shouldn't have treated you that way.”Indeed, she'd been almost broken beyond repair.Amidst the despair, she marveled at where she got the courage to chase him. “If I fo
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 219. Heard Everything
On entering the living room, however, the woman came to a screeching halt, her eyes popping out of their sockets.Her lips parted like a fish’s, and pointing a trembling finger forward, she shouted, “You, this silly girl! Why're you with my son!?”Haley's heart dropped to her stomach.Damnit!For some reason, this woman hated her to the core. Even when she visited the mansion, the woman had hollered at and hit her. Wondering what she did wrong, she'd tried to apologize which only intensified her cruel actions towards her. Liam's mother didn't like her.Did she offend her in the past? “I thought you were hitting it off with Lisa already!” She faced Liam. “What are you doing with this wayward psychotic girl? Do you want me to die of a heart attack, Son!?”As she scolded Liam, the bodyguards dropped the boxes and left. Instinctively, Haley found herself shrinking behind him, hiding her presence.As if caught red-handed in an offensive act, she trembled on her toes, grabbing his arm
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 218. Tried To Kill Him
Haley paused.Then she pulled away with a sigh.Was she supposed to be mad at his words? Did she have the right to?He'd claimed not to love her anymore, but he just touched her.Liam's words might be partially correct. Even though he no longer loved her, at least he was still attracted to her. Lust and love…“You mean desire?” She stared at him, hope igniting a spark in her heart.“Call it what you like…” Liam turned his back to her. “It doesn't change anything.”But it might change a lot.The inkling was strong, fuelling her persistence. Haley didn't even know why she was smiling when she should be broken-hearted at the moment.‘Patience is key.’She'd soon have Liam wrapped around her fingers,But what happened a while ago wouldn't repeat itself. Not unless his wound healed. With a last glance at his back, she got down from the bed and headed inside the bathroom.She washed up the blood stains from the shirt and blew it dry with the hair dryer she found. Many minutes later, s
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 217. Still Loved Her!
Haley followed his gaze, checking out the skimpy clothes she wore.The lacey nightwear barely concealed anything, revealing all there was to see. Urgh!She should have gone for a normal shirt and shorts.But in the fit of hunger, the thought about it fled her mind, until-Returning her gaze to his, Haley gulped, taking a cautious step back.Was he this super mad just because she wore something revealing?How the hell did it concern him anyway? “Get changed!” He snapped, pointing behind him to the stairs.The heck! What did she do wrong again?Infuriated by his actions, Haley balled her fists.Right. She was doing her best to make this dumb man understand that she wasn't in the wrong, yet, he kept giving her a hard time. If ordering her around was his way of intimidation, then he'd failed big time. From the deadly look in his eyes, Haley shuddered instead…But she maintained a brave front, lifting her chin and meeting his gaze. “As you wish!”Slowly, she curled her fingers around
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 216. Hurting Her!
Driven by curiosity and hoping that her mind was just being dramatic, Haley followed them upstairs.When she arrived in the hallway, they were already out of sight.But she heard voices… from the master's bedroom.Slowing down her footsteps, Haley's heart beat with discomfort as she approached the door. “Hey, keep still…” She laughed. “I promise it won't hurt.”“Who told you I'm scared?”“You eyes.”“Oh, really?” He laughed. “Watch me-”“No!” The lady's gasp echoed. Then she sighed. “You're so unbelievable, Will… allow a professional to apply it instead.”“It's no biggie. I'm done.”Done?Done with what?Haley pursed her lips, wishing she could disconnect her hearing from her heart.Why were they laughing together?She never knew that grumpy man knew how to laugh,And she couldn't remain here and continue eavesdropping,She had to see what was going on in there.Liam might catch her, so what?Pushing the door open, Haley stepped inside the room. Behold, Liam sat on the bed, facing t
