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65. Poisoning Her
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A pool of tears settled underneath Leah's eyes. Lips quivering, she stepped back, her eyes widening as if shocked beyond words. If Leah was an actress, she truly deserved an Oscar award. “I only want to show my gratitude, Haley. Why do you accuse me of wanting to poison you?” She sobbed, tears streaming down her face. Haley couldn't help but roll her eyes. Leah's dramatic action now irritated her beyond words. “If you're truthful, you'll do as I said.” But Haley's words didn't settle well with the employees who immediately butted in. “That's so mean, Haley.”“If you don't want to eat the cupcake, stop putting on airs.”“Yeah, just go to the point and stop bullying the innocent!”“Acting arrogant will only cost you your job.”“The last person you'd want to disrespect is Mrs. Nash.”Leah wiped her tears amid the employees' snickers and scoffs. Lifting her head, she stared at Haley with teary eyes. “I have nothing against you being Will's secretary. So, can you please stop humil
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Andrew's statement landed like a clap of thunder, deafening everywhere. All the employees' eyes popped out, blood draining from their faces. Leah's expression fell, her brows furrowing as she stared at Andrew as if he was a piece of puzzle.Haley facepalmed inside. Wasn't her brother overacting? Did he want to blow her cover?Stepping close to him, Haley nudged him secretly, giving him a silent signal. Andrew, who could read the silent message in her eyes, didn't appear pleased. But he obliged, to Haley's relief. Facing the employees, he faked a smile. “And… It's April first! Loosen up, Guys!”A wave of relieved sighs swept across the area. “Ah, you've got us right there, Mr. Woods.”“We've forgotten it's April Fool's Day.”“Hehe, you're full of humor.”“Right. Carry on with work!” Andrew shooed them back to their cubicles, gesturing with his hands.As the employees disappeared one after the other, Leah sauntered forward, her heel clicking. “Indeed, you're humorous, Mr. Woods
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~He never held back. This time also, he didn't. Liam touched her everywhere, rendering her weak.One moment, he was kissing her lips, and the next moment, he kissed his way down her chin, her nape, and…Panic enveloped Haley's heart. Snapping awake, she struggled, her lungs stuffed with the fragrance that only belonged to him.Not here. Not now.“Get off me, you pervasive scumbag!” Haley exhaled deeply, but her lips were once again crushed by the man. Moments later, he pulled away, his piercing gaze drilling a hole through her. “Didn't you state the reason for divorce is ‘Disharmony in sex'?”No. Not that. Haley shut her eyes, her face flushing. “I'll show you I'm more than capable.” Liam went on, his fingers working their way up her shirt's button.Haley wrote it that way, not because she was so desperate. Yes, it was disappointing that he'd set that rule. But she only wrote it like that to hold up her pride and irritate him a bit. It turned out her statement had caused the
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A cologne, foreign yet familiar hit Haley's nose. The fragrance engulfed her senses, and her mind wired back to many years ago. Where had she smelled it before?When? “Wanna cry? You can pour it all out.” Instead of stepping out of the way, he hugged her and patted her back. That voice.D-Daryl. “Oh!” Haley jumped out of his embrace, flabbergasted and flushed. Her initial embarrassment returned multifold, and her eyes darted everywhere else but him. “Y-You- you're still here?”“When a pretty damsel is nearby, I must stay.” Daryl smiled, a smile that didn't reach his eyes. A look of embarrassment flickered in his eyes. Maybe he was embarrassed for her. Haley sighed. The deed was done. That scumbag had completely made her lose face. What's the point of wallowing in distress?Haley was in no mood to chat. So she murmured a silent goodbye to Daryl, walking past him. Daryl skipped up to her. “Want a free ride home?” Of course. Haley was so shaken to the core by Liam's sudden
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Great!Just great!Could this day get any worse? A knock came from the door. Haley glanced away from the mirror, realizing she'd been standing there for minutes. “You're still in there? I brought you something.”Daryl. What did he bring?Haley opened the door. In Daryl's hands was a huge shopping bag. He bought her a new dress. “Can’t wait to see you in it.” He dropped the bag in her hand, smiling. Without another word, Daryl left. Did he order the dress just now? That was so thoughtful of him.What if…What if Liam had been a bit like his brother? Considerate but indifferent. Haley wouldn't mind. But- Scratch it!Haley needed to stop thinking about him. She changed into the dress. It fitted her perfectly, hugging her curves in the right places.Sigh! What curves?Haley was just skin and bones. The dress only fitted her because it was a few inches below her normal size. With it came a matching shoe, handbag, and even a make-up palette as a bonus. Those were too much. Bu
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 72. Paranoid
…Liam told her sorry.He promised he'd change. The words Haley had been longing to hear. Were they real?Was she dreaming? Haley's eyelids flickered, her mind wandering from consciousness to subconsciousness. She stared at the ceiling, her mind blank for some seconds. Where was she? How did she end up here?From the soft mattress beneath her, she must be lying on a bed. A wide one too.Haley's arms were spread yet they didn't fully occupy the vast space of the bed. She blinked as fragments of memories returned. Still, apart from recalling that she'd been drunk and those words she thought she'd heard from Liam must be a lie, Haley couldn't tell where she was.Groaning, she sat up on the bed, holding her aching forehead.Something didn't seem right.Why- Why was she wearing a bathrobe? Studying the cotton material on her, Haley patted her lips in shock and an unknown fear clutched her heart.She couldn't recall changing into them,She couldn't even recall leaving the restaura
Divorced Heiress Strikes Back 73. Won't Give Up
Liam called her. This was the first time he called her several times in a row. Why?What did he want?Haley scrolled down the notification pop-ups and arrived at a single text message. From Liam. [You can't hide from me, Haley.]In her mind, the words sounded like a creepy whisper of his deep voice.Haley gulped. The memory of how he'd treated her at the hospital surfaced inside her mind. Sigh! What was she gonna do with that man?Clearly, Liam wanted to punish her for proposing the divorce first.Haley knew why her brother called. Wasn't it to ask if she'd gotten Liam's signatures as she promised him?Now that Liam had torn the divorce papers, what was she gonna tell her brother?Supporting her forehead with both hands, Haley wracked her brain.No. She mustn't give up.She couldn't remain married to Liam. She had to get that divorce.Wallowing in her thoughts, a plan suddenly popped up. Ha! Haley sat up straight, her mood lifting. She scrolled down the contacts list of he
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