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Chapter 103: Taylor’s Breaking Point
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Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 104: The First Court Hearing
The courthouse buzzed with tension as the crowd filled the courtroom for the first hearing. Journalists lined the hallways outside, flashing cameras, and voices in a chaotic symphony of questions and assumptions. Inside, the atmosphere was no less charged. The courtroom was divided, onlookers whispering their speculations about the high-profile case that had drawn public attention. Veronica sat at the defendant's table, her posture rigid, her face pale but composed.Her attorney leaned forward and whispered something to her; she nodded slightly in affirmative.Behind Veronica, Taylor and Sarah were seated, a mixture of concern and disbelief carved on their faces.Taylor's eyes continued darting to Nicole, who, appearing in court with her attorney, exuded a silent, unbreakable confidence.Her bodyguards Collins and Carter stood outside the door and guard.The judge walked in, an imposing woman in her fifties, and onto the wood came the gavel. "This court is now in session," she sai
Last Updated : 2025-01-25Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 105: A Plea for Resolution
The hum of the air condition filled Nicole’s office as she sat at her desk, reviewing documents related to the court case. The weight of everything was beginning to take its toll, but she refused to let it show. This wasn't just a battle for justice; this was personal, an almost instinctual need to regain what had been taken from her. A soft knock at the door broke into her reverie. She looked up and let in Emilia, who wore a tight look about her features."Taylor and his wife are here, requesting to see you," she said softly.Nicole's brow arched high, her surprise tempered by having anticipated this turn of events all along. "Let them in," she said finally, her voice even and icy. A few moments later, Taylor and Sarah entered the room, a mixture of unease and regret showing on their features. The former was a bit older; his once sharply etched face had softened in the aftereffects of his recent actions.Sarah stood a little behind him, her hands clasped tight together, as if to
Last Updated : 2025-01-27Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 106: Courtroom Revelations
The courtroom was packed, a sea of tense faces and curious eyes as the trial resumed. Journalists, family members, and curious onlookers filled the benches, whispering in hushed tones about the drama that had unfolded so far. Nicole sat at her table, calm but resolute. Her lawyer sat beside her, a folder full of evidence spread across the desk. Across the room, Veronica sat upright and stone-faced, her expression unreadable. Beside her was her lawyer, a man with a name for dismantling even the most solid cases.The judge entered, and the bailiff called for silence. "This court is now in session," he announced, his voice echoing through the tense space. The judge nodded for the prosecution to begin, and Nicole's lawyer stood, buttoning her suit jacket as she approached the bench. "Your Honor, we call our next witness to the stand," she said, her voice steady but firm.The door of the courtroom opened, and the hesitant steps of the maid who once tried to poison Nicole entered. She
Last Updated : 2025-01-27Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 107: Emotional Testimonies
The courtroom was unusually quiet that morning, the weight of the trial bearing heavily on everyone present. Nicole sat at her table, fingers intertwined, and watched as the judge took his seat. Her lawyer was looking over the day's agenda, but Nicole was elsewhere. She was preparing herself for yet another painful revelation. She barely knew what was coming. The prosecuting council stood up and called their next witness: "We would like to call Sarah Fury to the stand."Veronica's eyes quickly widened in shock. How was this possible? Nicole's head snapped up, and her eyes shot wide in incredulity. She leaned to her attorney, who avoided her gaze but just fidgeted with her notes. "Sarah?" Nicole whispered with a hint of confusion and accusation. "It was their decision," her lawyer said very quietly.The lawyer finally looked back at her. Her expression cautioned her. "They came to me days ago, and I thought it best to let their testimonies speak for themselves."Before Nicole co
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Nicole descended the courthouse steps with practiced grace, her expression unreadable as the mob of journalists and reporters surged forward. Cameras flashed like wildfire in the gray sky. Facing them, stream of voices went hysterical, with every other reporter screaming their questions louder than the last. "Ms. Okeke, do you really feel the court will be on your side?" "Ms. Okeke, are you just out to get the Fury family out of personal revenge?" "How do you reply to claims that this case has absolutely nothing to do with justice but it is, in reality, a personal vendetta?"Carter stepped in front of Nicole, the chaotic crowd pushing in against him as Collins held open the car door only a few feet away. The bodyguards' security at this moment was fierce."Back off!" Carter barked, his voice firm as he pushed a microphone away from Nicole's face. Nicole, however raised a hand to call off her bodyguards. "It's ok," she said, voice calm, but commanding. The reporters now reduced
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The Fury mansion was shrouded in an eerie silence as Taylor and Sarah sat in the dimly lit living room, their eyes fixed on the television screen. It had drained them for these past few weeks, the feeling in the room, that of defeat, hung in the air heavy. Veronica sat back in one corner, her expression unreadable, with a firm clasp on the leather chair's armrest. The evening news was on, first with politics, current events of interest around the world, when the voice of the news anchor changed.To their most shocking scene,was the declaration of the sale of Taylons Enterprises to its new owner. The company, which suffered serious financial setbacks, has been acquired by no other person than Nicole Okeke, Chief Executive Officer and President of Okeke Group.On the screen was a clear shot of Nicole, standing right in front of the headquarters of the company; the newly installed Okeke Group logo was emblazoned above the entrance. Her poised figure and calm demeanor seemed to say a
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“Good evening,” Nicole Abrams said, forcing her voice to stay steady as she approached the receptionist at the Monarch Hotel’s sleek, gleaming front desk. “I have an appointment with Mr. Martins Grant.”The receptionist didn’t bother hiding her curious smirk as she sized Nicole up, then typed briskly into her computer. “Ah, yes. He’s expecting you. Take the elevator to the fifth floor. When you exit, turn right, and it’s the second door on your left.”Nicole nodded, thanked her, and headed toward the elevator, feeling her pulse quicken.This whole meeting had come out of nowhere, courtesy of her mother-in-law, Veronica Fury. Veronica had never been subtle about her dislike of Nicole and had questioned her motives ever since she’d married into the Fury family. So, when Veronica called her this morning, proposing that Nicole handle a “small favor for the family business” to gain her approval, Nicole had agreed without hesitation.She wanted nothing more than to ease the tension betwee
Last Updated : 2024-11-14Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter Two: Sign the Papers
Tears trickled down my face as I sat on the narrow cot in the holding cell, staring up at the cold, gray ceiling. How had my life unraveled so quickly?One moment I was running what I thought was a simple errand for my mother-in-law, Veronica Fury, and the next, I was being accused of embezzlement.The memory of that officer snapping handcuffs around my wrists still burned into my mind, each flashback filling me with humiliation and anger.I hugged my knees to my chest, trying to hold back the tears, but the shame and disbelief were too much.Taylor, my own husband, had allowed this to happen. He hadn’t just doubted me; he’d acted as if I was nothing more than a criminal to him.And Veronica… I had no doubt she’d orchestrated the entire thing. Yet here I was, locked up, my life crumbling around me.A hollow ache settled in my chest. How could Taylor, the man who was supposed to know me better than anyone, turn against me so easily?How could he believe his mother’s word over mine? Ver
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The Fury mansion was shrouded in an eerie silence as Taylor and Sarah sat in the dimly lit living room, their eyes fixed on the television screen. It had drained them for these past few weeks, the feeling in the room, that of defeat, hung in the air heavy. Veronica sat back in one corner, her expression unreadable, with a firm clasp on the leather chair's armrest. The evening news was on, first with politics, current events of interest around the world, when the voice of the news anchor changed.To their most shocking scene,was the declaration of the sale of Taylons Enterprises to its new owner. The company, which suffered serious financial setbacks, has been acquired by no other person than Nicole Okeke, Chief Executive Officer and President of Okeke Group.On the screen was a clear shot of Nicole, standing right in front of the headquarters of the company; the newly installed Okeke Group logo was emblazoned above the entrance. Her poised figure and calm demeanor seemed to say a
Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 108: Behind Closed Doors
Nicole descended the courthouse steps with practiced grace, her expression unreadable as the mob of journalists and reporters surged forward. Cameras flashed like wildfire in the gray sky. Facing them, stream of voices went hysterical, with every other reporter screaming their questions louder than the last. "Ms. Okeke, do you really feel the court will be on your side?" "Ms. Okeke, are you just out to get the Fury family out of personal revenge?" "How do you reply to claims that this case has absolutely nothing to do with justice but it is, in reality, a personal vendetta?"Carter stepped in front of Nicole, the chaotic crowd pushing in against him as Collins held open the car door only a few feet away. The bodyguards' security at this moment was fierce."Back off!" Carter barked, his voice firm as he pushed a microphone away from Nicole's face. Nicole, however raised a hand to call off her bodyguards. "It's ok," she said, voice calm, but commanding. The reporters now reduced
Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 107: Emotional Testimonies
The courtroom was unusually quiet that morning, the weight of the trial bearing heavily on everyone present. Nicole sat at her table, fingers intertwined, and watched as the judge took his seat. Her lawyer was looking over the day's agenda, but Nicole was elsewhere. She was preparing herself for yet another painful revelation. She barely knew what was coming. The prosecuting council stood up and called their next witness: "We would like to call Sarah Fury to the stand."Veronica's eyes quickly widened in shock. How was this possible? Nicole's head snapped up, and her eyes shot wide in incredulity. She leaned to her attorney, who avoided her gaze but just fidgeted with her notes. "Sarah?" Nicole whispered with a hint of confusion and accusation. "It was their decision," her lawyer said very quietly.The lawyer finally looked back at her. Her expression cautioned her. "They came to me days ago, and I thought it best to let their testimonies speak for themselves."Before Nicole co
Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 106: Courtroom Revelations
The courtroom was packed, a sea of tense faces and curious eyes as the trial resumed. Journalists, family members, and curious onlookers filled the benches, whispering in hushed tones about the drama that had unfolded so far. Nicole sat at her table, calm but resolute. Her lawyer sat beside her, a folder full of evidence spread across the desk. Across the room, Veronica sat upright and stone-faced, her expression unreadable. Beside her was her lawyer, a man with a name for dismantling even the most solid cases.The judge entered, and the bailiff called for silence. "This court is now in session," he announced, his voice echoing through the tense space. The judge nodded for the prosecution to begin, and Nicole's lawyer stood, buttoning her suit jacket as she approached the bench. "Your Honor, we call our next witness to the stand," she said, her voice steady but firm.The door of the courtroom opened, and the hesitant steps of the maid who once tried to poison Nicole entered. She
Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 105: A Plea for Resolution
The hum of the air condition filled Nicole’s office as she sat at her desk, reviewing documents related to the court case. The weight of everything was beginning to take its toll, but she refused to let it show. This wasn't just a battle for justice; this was personal, an almost instinctual need to regain what had been taken from her. A soft knock at the door broke into her reverie. She looked up and let in Emilia, who wore a tight look about her features."Taylor and his wife are here, requesting to see you," she said softly.Nicole's brow arched high, her surprise tempered by having anticipated this turn of events all along. "Let them in," she said finally, her voice even and icy. A few moments later, Taylor and Sarah entered the room, a mixture of unease and regret showing on their features. The former was a bit older; his once sharply etched face had softened in the aftereffects of his recent actions.Sarah stood a little behind him, her hands clasped tight together, as if to
Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 104: The First Court Hearing
The courthouse buzzed with tension as the crowd filled the courtroom for the first hearing. Journalists lined the hallways outside, flashing cameras, and voices in a chaotic symphony of questions and assumptions. Inside, the atmosphere was no less charged. The courtroom was divided, onlookers whispering their speculations about the high-profile case that had drawn public attention. Veronica sat at the defendant's table, her posture rigid, her face pale but composed.Her attorney leaned forward and whispered something to her; she nodded slightly in affirmative.Behind Veronica, Taylor and Sarah were seated, a mixture of concern and disbelief carved on their faces.Taylor's eyes continued darting to Nicole, who, appearing in court with her attorney, exuded a silent, unbreakable confidence.Her bodyguards Collins and Carter stood outside the door and guard.The judge walked in, an imposing woman in her fifties, and onto the wood came the gavel. "This court is now in session," she sai
Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 103: Taylor’s Breaking Point
The Fury mansion was silent, an uneasy tension hanging heavy in the air. Taylor stormed into the living room where Veronica sat on the leather couch, sipping her tea. She barely looked up to him, superior as ever. "Mother, we need to talk," he said, trying to keep a firm tone edging into frustrated. Veronica only raised an eyebrow and set her cup down with delicacy. "What now, Taylor? I haven't got time to indulge in sulking." Taylor clenched his fists at his sides."Sulking? You think this is sulking? You have any idea what you've done? You've ruined it all, the business, the reputation, and this family!"Veronica's tranquil face suddenly darkened. "I have done nothing but protect this family. Everything I have done, Taylor, was in the name of the Fury legacy. If you'd been stronger, more like your father, none of this would have happened!"Taylor's face twisted in fury. "You leave father out of this! It has nothing to do with Dad; it has everything to do with you and your sick
Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 102: The Case Grows Stronger
The soft hum of Nicole’s office filled the air as her lawyer, Clara Ross, spread a pile of documents across the table. The atmosphere was heavy with tension, yet Nicole’s sharp gaze remained unwavering. Clara readjusted her glasses and then turned to Nicole, who sat up, her fingers tightly clasped on the table."We have a good case, Nicole," Clara said, the tone professional yet laced with caution. "The shooter's confession alone could be enough to pin Veronica Fury to the walls, but we need to make sure the argument is absolutely leak-proof. Veronica has resources, and people of her ilk do not go down without a fight.Nicole nodded, her face unreadable. "What more do you need, Clara? Whatever it is, name it, and I'll make it happen." Clara leaned forward, her eyes scanning Nicole's face for any sign of hesitation."Anything else -- documents, or evidence that one may have overlooked, emails, voice recordings, anything that will point to Veronica's crimes beyond the confession-is w
Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 101: The Press Conference
The grand hall of the Okeke Group headquarters was buzzing with excitement. The newly finished building stood tall and mighty in the heart of New York City.The room was filled with rows of journalists, photographers, and prominent business personalities, all talking in a humming sound of expectation. Nicole stood behind the podium, a vision of poise and elegance in her tailored black suit. The large Okeke Group logo stood proudly behind her, a symbol of her incredible journey from ruin to redemption.Many staff and shareholders had come to see for themselves all the way from Brooklyn.As she adjusted the microphone, the room gradually hushed. Eyes hovered on her, cameras in focus. Waiting for her to speak, "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen," Nicole began, her voice steady yet warm. "Thank you for joining me today as we discuss the future of the Okeke Group, along with the role that we intend to play in transforming industries and communities."She paused and her gaze swept the
