FROM EX-CONVICT TO WIFE OF A RENOWNED LAWYER

FROM EX-CONVICT TO WIFE OF A RENOWNED LAWYER

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After being jailed because her husband, Jackson Watson, framed her, Fiona went back home to meet her son and her hated husband, only to find out that her best friend had taken her place of being the madam of their marital home. Worse, she discovered Jackson had forged her signature to steal her company, just like he had done to imprison her two years ago! Being served a divorce paper was just an icing on the cake. Betrayed, furious, and broken, she signed the divorce paper and swore to herself. “You took everything from me, Jackson. Now, watch me take back what’s mine.” At her lowest point of life, kicked off her marital home with just her son with her, she met Ethan Miller, a world-class lawyer who offered his help. But would a renowned lawyer take pity on a divorced woman without asking for anything back? What would happen when Fiona found out that Ethan wasn’t the man she thought him to be and that he had a motive to get close to her? Would it be like Jackson all over again? Leaving her heartbroken with nothing else? Would she follow in her dad’s footsteps and become the most influential CEO with just her son by her side? Or would she forgive him when he begged her back?

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Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1: Ex-convict is back

Have you ever regretted making a decision?

The decision I made seven years ago got me into this, and I regret it. 

The heavy prison gates creaked open, and sunlight shone a blinding white directly on Fiona Robison’s tear-filled eyes. 

Two years. Two years stolen and wasted on a crime she didn't commit. She has finally been released. Yet, it wasn't pure joy that filled her. It was a bitter cocktail of longing, disgust, and hatred. All of this for two different people. 

She clutched the worn photograph in her pocket—the image of her son, Rowan Watson, his gap-toothed grin—a glaring contrast to the harsh reality that she had experienced in prison. 

Taking a shaky breath, she hailed a cab, ignoring the tremor in her voice.

"Tanglin," she rasped, the word a foreign taste on her tongue. 

She highlighted in front of a sprawling mansion with a big iron gate. Despite the steely resolve hardening within her, a tremor ran through her hand as she fished out a crumpled twenty-dollar bill for the fare. 

"Here," she mumbled, her voice rough.

"Thanks, lady," the driver grunted, barely sparing her a glance as he zoomed off in his cab. 

Stepping into the house, she held her eyes closed and took a deep breath, savoring the familiar scent of her home that had now become foreign to her nostrils. 

“Home at last,” she murmured.

Suddenly, a blur of brown and blue shot through the opened door, with a high-pitched sound shattering the air. Before she could react, a small body collided with her legs, wrapping tiny arms around her waist.

"Mama!"

Looking down, Fiona felt a sob rise in her throat, and at the same time, her heart was filled with joy, seeing Rowan clinging to her like a lifeline. He was four years and six months old when she left for prison, and now he was a far cry from the gap-toothed boy in the photograph—his hair, a mess of windblown brown curls, framed a face streaked with dirt and tears, his bright blue eyes mirroring her own silver gray. He was the one for whom Fiona felt a longing.

"Mama!" He cried again, his voice thick with emotion. "You came back!"

Fiona dropped to her knees, engulfing him in a tight hug. The fabric of his clothes felt rough against her sallow skin. Tears, long held back, streamed down her face, hot and salty. 

"I'm here, sweetheart," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion. "Mama's here now." She patted him slightly. 

Rowan clung to her, his small body trembling. Even at six and a half years old, the confusion and pain of her absence were etched on his face. Fiona rocked him gently, her heart overflowing with a cocktail of love, relief, and simmering anger directed at Jackson Watson, her husband, who never came to see her in prison, not to mention bringing Rowan to check on her. 

She pulled back, wiping away his tears with her calloused thumbs. "Look at you! You've gotten so big," she beamed, tracing the dirt smudged on his cheek.

Rowan sniffled, a wide, wobbly grin splitting his face. "I missed you, mama."

"I missed you more, Row. More than you can ever imagine." She cupped his baby-fat cheeks. 

“I told Dad that I wanted to come to where you were, but he said he was busy and couldn’t leave work,” Rowan blurted as a matter of fact. 

Fiona’s heart clenched, hearing that her husband couldn’t leave his work to come check her up in prison for a whole two years when he was the reason why she had served a jail term. She gulped down nothing in her throat. 

“Where is dad?” Fiona asked, getting to her feet as she held onto Rowan’s hand. One would think that Rowan would disappear if she ever let go of his hand. 

"They are in the lounge," Rowan responded, gesturing in the lounge's direction.

Fiona's hand tightened around Rowan's as a cold dread pooled in the pit of her stomach as she searched her memories for any company Jackson must have gotten because they don’t normally have visitors except for Jackson’s mother and his sister, who often visit them. 

"They?" she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper. Rowan nodded again, his innocent eyes searching hers with a huge grin on his face. 

Taking a deep breath, Fiona steeled herself and brushed off the thought that was running through her head. Confusing herself that it must be her mother-in-law or perhaps her sister-in-law. With her chin held high, they walked towards the lounge, her heart pounding slightly against her ribs.

The lounge door swung open, revealing a scene that ripped the breath from her lungs. Jackson, looking more handsome with his styled, dark brown hair, sat on a plush couch, his arm wrapped possessively around a woman with a protruded baby bump. She was pregnant. 

Well, it wasn't just any woman—it was Alaina Preston, Fiona’s best friend, the one she had confided in about her troubles with Jackson.

Before Fiona went to prison, she could perceive scents of women on his clothes, and she could ask him about it, but he always assured her it was because he mingled with business associates, and it was nothing to worry about. 

A wave of nausea washed over Fiona. The scene felt as if a whole bucket of ice was poured on her head, drenching her. Her gaze darted between Jackson's cold hazel eyes and Alaina's carefully painted face, a mask of betrayal hiding what Fiona knew once was genuine friendship and love. 

"Fiona," Jackson drawled, his voice dripping with mock surprise. "We weren't expecting you so soon. So… It’s been two years." He said it sarcastically. 

Before Fiona could speak, Alaina stood up, her designer dress swishing around her legs. Her sharp green eyes fixed on Fiona, and a practiced smile appeared on her face—the same smile she uses when greeting Fiona.

"Looks like we’ve got a visitor. Well, you’re welcome,” she purred, extending a perfectly manicured hand.

The word slammed into Fiona like a physical blow.

In her own home? 

The house she bought with her hard-earned money?

A visitor? 

Rage ignited within her, like a volcano ready to erupt. But this wasn't a prison. This was her life, as well as her home. She wouldn't crumble.

With a dangerous gaze, Fiona ignored Alaina's outstretched hand. 

She scoffed. "Jackson," she called, her voice dangerously low. "Do I really deserve this from you?" Her voice echoed, betraying her emotions as she tried hard not to break herself. Even though she felt like the ground was closing in on her, but not in front of them. She wouldn’t give them that impression. 

“You left me in prison for two damn years. I suffered because of the crime you committed. I was beaten and tortured by other inmates for what I knew nothing about,” she bawled, as tears won the battle against her. 

Jackson snickered as a sly smile found its way to his face. “Fiona, what did you expect me to do? Wait for you? An ex-convict?” He aircoated the last word. 

Fiona's heart shattered like a broken mirror, hearing Jackson call her an ex-convict.

“You don’t expect me to live under the same roof with you when you’ve slept and mixed up with other criminals like you are in prison,” Jackson snorted coldly, his voice void of emotions and love that he had always shown Fiona years back. 

Fiona gasped. “You called me a criminal?” Her teary eyes widened in surprise, not believing Jackson would utter such despite the fact that he had committed the crime that led her to prison. Well, what was she expecting? 

A small, sad smile curled up on Fiona’s face. Her reaction stunned Jackson and Alaina, who were expecting her to break down with what Jackon had said, but little did they know that she doesn’t give a f*ck about them anymore. The only thing that broke her was Alaina, whom she never expected to meet with her husband, and to top it all, she was pregnant. Obviously for him. 

She gulped down the bitterness clinging in her throat. “Jackson, you don’t deserve me, nor do you deserve the luxurious life I have given you.” Her voice was strong and unwavering. 

“Well, since I am back now, I would like to take back what’s mine. The company I put you in charge of a few years back because you were jobless. The company you invaded the taxes and made me take the blame," she demanded, trying hard to gain composure over her inner turmoil. 

Just as Jackson was about to respond to Fiona, a feminine voice laced with disgust reverberated through the walls of the lounge. 

“Who do you think you are?”

“Are you insinuating that my son ran the company down when you were the culprit?” 

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Blecyn
I'm so happy Fiona is out and the sweetest part is that her child recognises her ...
2024-10-27 19:16:53
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Author Deblice
I can't believe Fiona allowed herself to go prison for a crime Jackson committed. She needs to fight back and hard.
2024-10-27 14:34:19
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constancerose750
Fiona should really snap out of it. I can't believe you could go to jail because of a man, give him a taste of his medicine and even more
2024-10-26 16:02:55
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Essie
The delivery is perfect, the tension increasing with every chapter. I can't wait to see how Fiona retakes her company. Just like Rowan, I like Ethan, he always seem to be at the right place at the right time, lol.
2024-10-26 14:53:36
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White's Pen
He's got a lot of nerves. He committed a crime, someone else got to serve jail time on his behalf and all he can do is call her names? Disgusting. This is why women need to limit the sacrifices they make for men all in the name of Love
2024-10-26 05:32:11
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AALIYAH
It's funny how women can go all out for the men they love but the men find it hard to reciprocate same. I just hope she has learnt her lesson and wouldn't accommodate that husband of hers again.
2024-10-26 03:22:15
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Daniel Ugbo
they betrayed her just like that. waiting for Fiona to expose that annoying Jackson.
2024-10-26 02:46:03
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Mi Mi
Cheating and divorce is one thing... but stealing her company?! That is a brand new low for Jackson, especially after she gave him everything he already has. what an ungrateful jerk!
2024-10-26 02:41:09
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Black Pearlll
Are you for real? He expected her to fall on her knees and beg. I'm glad she didn't let her emotions get the best of her. Jackson really doesn't deserve her
2024-10-26 00:50:04
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Kay Godhouse
WTF! Expose the ungrateful Jackson. let the whole world know about his crimes. And it had better not end with a jail term. Cut his fingers off one by one.
2024-10-25 23:03:49
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JasmahO
Something about betrayal makes my belly to churn and in a very bad way at that. Can't wait for the egoistic and pompous step siblings and Jackson to be brought to justice. Still engrossed with the chapters.
2024-10-25 18:35:56
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jackson you rogue don't let me find you man, if I were to find you, leave about Fiona, I'll be the one to smash your ugly disgusting face.
2024-10-25 16:36:48
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Dikan
her family clearly killed her dad. there's no other way around that. and this Ethan that pops up everywhere, what exactly is his deal?
2024-10-25 13:16:28
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Munna
I pray Fiona really goes for the help the lawyer is offering because Jackson has to pay, I want him to regret his actions.
2024-10-25 12:59:52
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Howler
I love loveee Fiona’s Character. She od y the typical weak FL. And I can’t wait to see how great she becomes. Jackson and his entire family deserve a good flogging.
2024-10-25 07:52:10
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54 Chapters
CHAPTER 1: Ex-convict is back
Have you ever regretted making a decision?The decision I made seven years ago got me into this, and I regret it. The heavy prison gates creaked open, and sunlight shone a blinding white directly on Fiona Robison’s tear-filled eyes. Two years. Two years stolen and wasted on a crime she didn't commit. She has finally been released. Yet, it wasn't pure joy that filled her. It was a bitter cocktail of longing, disgust, and hatred. All of this for two different people. She clutched the worn photograph in her pocket—the image of her son, Rowan Watson, his gap-toothed grin—a glaring contrast to the harsh reality that she had experienced in prison. Taking a shaky breath, she hailed a cab, ignoring the tremor in her voice."Tanglin," she rasped, the word a foreign taste on her tongue. She highlighted in front of a sprawling mansion with a big iron gate. Despite the steely resolve hardening within her, a tremor ran through her hand as she fished out a crumpled twenty-dollar bill for the f
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CHAPTER 2: Transfer of ownership
Fiona, recognizing the voice, swallowed hard and whipped her head around to meet the smug face of Brenda, Jackson’s mother. During the years of their marriage, Brenda was the most caring and loving mother-in-law, but right now to Fiona, she was the direct opposite of what she used to be. Fiona need not be told that things have changed since she left for prison. She turned away from her as soon as she took a glance at Brenda, who felt nonexistent with the unkind gaze Fiona shot her. Brenda seemed very shocked by Fiona’s reaction because years ago, Fiona would miss no opportunities to please her. Fiona's jaw clenched tight, but her voice remained steady. "Who am I?” She bit her lower lips, her gaze moving between Jackson and his smug accomplice Alaina. “I am the rightful owner of Veritas Holdings." She stated. She shifted her gaze to Brenda, who had just joined them. “I just put your ungrateful son in charge!” she gritted, aircoating the ‘ungrateful’. “And now I am back to claim the
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CHAPTER 3: Divorce
Fiona stood rooted to the ground. She was expecting a divorce. If Jackson hadn’t been quick enough to demand a divorce, she would have done that first. After all, what’s there to stay in a deceitful marriage for? She turned and wore a small smile across her face, trying all hard to be strong for Rowan, who was clinging to her. She felt like a dagger was plunged into her heart, seeing Alaina and Jackson hanging all over each other, but what would she do? “Like I said earlier, Jackson, you don’t deserve me.” Her voice was firm, strong, and unwavering. Even though she felt betrayed by her husband and best friend, she wouldn’t allow them to see through her helplessness. Jackson fluttered his eyes. He'd expected Fiona to fall to her knees and beg him to take her back, knowing she had nothing to fall back on. Jackson had claimed ownership of every little thing she had. Jackson smiled wickedly, relishing in Fiona’s helplessness. He knew when she felt hurt, but he didn't care. “I wonder if
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CHAPTER 4: Renowned Lawyer
Fiona instinctively hid Rowan behind her in an attempt to protect him, as fear gripped her like icy talons, paralyzing her with its chilling touch. The tinted windows of the massive Mercedes-Benz offered no clues about the identity of the person inside. Just as she was about to gently move away from the car, the driver's door swung open.A tall, muscular figure of six feet and two inches stepped down, sunlight glinting off his short, styled dark hair. He wore a crisp, white dress shirt that stretched slightly across his broad shoulders, with the sleeves pushed up to reveal strong forearms. A simple Paul Newman Rolex Daytona peeked out from under his cuff. His features were sharp and defined, with a strong jawline and warm brown eyes that added to his captivating and dashing appearance. She fluttered her eyes, trying hard not to believe whom she was seeing. The legendary lawyer and founder of the highly regarded Miller Law firm in front of her? She gasped inaudibly, masking her surpr
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CHAPTER 5: Breaking News
“Mama, look at grandpa!” Rowan's high-pitched squeal snapped Fiona out of whatever was going on in her mind. She instinctively whirled her head in the direction in which Rowan had pointed. Her jaw hit the ground. She felt like her heart stopped pumping blood into her body. She couldn’t believe her eyes or what she was reading on the small TV mounted on the wall of the motel room where they had both lodged for the past two weeks since the incident of her divorce with Jackson. That same day, she returned to her father's mansion, hoping he would take her back now that she had learned her lesson and lost everything she had worked hard to build to Jackson's deception.She just held onto that glimmer of hope; maybe he would have let go of her past mistake, but to her dismay, her father still rejected her again, telling her he had long broken ties with her. The thought of what made her father denounce her years ago felt like a broken record playing in her mind, repeating the same melanchol
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CHAPTER 6: The Will
“You still have the guts to show your face? When it was so sure that you don’t stand a chance to inherit anything from father,” Bernard’s voice, dripping with condescension, welcomed her.Fiona didn’t utter a word; instead, she sat gently on the plush couch in the study with Rowan beside her. Mr. Logan cleared his throat and opened a leather-bound will. The room was hushed; the only sound was the ticking of the grandfather clock. "We gather here today to fulfill the final wishes of Mr. Beckett Robinson. This will was dated [02/10/2023]. I assure you, all legal formalities have been adhered to."A tense silence filled the room."The first clause is standard. All debts and taxes have been settled promptly. The second clause regards any minor dependents. As there are none, we move on to the heart of the matter."Fiona’s heart clenched, hearing what Mr. Logan said. ‘He never welcomed me two weeks ago; why did I even think he would recognize my son, whom he had just met once before his
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CHAPTER 7: Drag them to court
“What’s the name of your school, Rowan?” Nana asked him as they walked hand in hand around the multibillion-dollar Robinson mansion.Rowan lifted his gaze to meet Nana’s curious face. “Maple College,” he answered. “Did you know where?” He was still staring at her. “Isn’t that the biggest school in Tanglin?” Nana asked rhetorically. Rowan nodded with a huge grin, dropped his gaze, and continued walking, holding onto Nana’s hand. Suddenly, he let go of Nana's hand and ran forward, as if he were running towards someone.“Rowan!” Nana called after him. “You shouldn’t run after a stranger, Rowan,” Nana cautioned, but gave up when Rowan wrapped his tiny arms around the person’s leg.“My friend!” Rowan’s childish voice echoed through the air. “Mr. Miller, w-we are sorry; don’t be mad at him,” Nana stuttered shakily after realizing that the man Rowan had gone to hug was none other than the renowned legendary lawyer, Ethan Miller. Nana attempted to get Rowan away from his body, but Ethan s
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CHAPTER 8: Hiring a Lawyer
Would she trust him? Would he want something in return? Why was he helping her? Fiona was in a recess of her thoughts when something suddenly crossed her mind—the letter, which she had kept in her handbag some minutes ago. There must be something important there. It would be better if she checked now. She thought to herself. She dipped her hand inside her handbag and brought out the sealed envelope, tearing it open with less energy. Fiona's heart pounded as she picked out the paper in the envelope, her fingers trembling slightly with anticipation and fear. She took a deep breath and slowly unfolded the paper.She scanned the carefully written words, which were filled with her father's handwriting. Her eyes, filled with a mix of tears and joy, traced each word carefully. It was a confession, a heartfelt apology. Her father expressed his deepest regret for disowning her. And also wrote that he is forever going to love her.‘The companies will now be in your care. Do well to make me p
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CHAPTER 9: Chili Crab Inn
Ethan smiled faintly. “I forgot to take the will from Mr. Logan. Oh, and by the way, Mrs. Robinson, you are the one who will be needing a lawyer, as I will be representing Miss Robinson in court.” Ethan declared. Bernard’s expression darkened with rage. “What!? Are you kidding me?” He scoffed. “Is this some sort of joke?” Ethan shifted his gaze toward Bernard, giving him a serious look. “Does it sound like a joke to you, or am I some kind of clown?” Jessica shook her head in disbelief. “Mr. Miller, are you being serious?” Ethan nodded. “Fiona here,” he paused and gestured to where Fiona stood. “... is my client, and I am representing her in court.” Hearing the news, the sparkle in Jessica’s eyes faded away, replaced by uncontained fury. “You should get a lawyer, a very good one to say,” Ethan added, seemingly to shock Jessica and Bernard, who stood like a bombshell dropped on them. Bernard gritted. “Mom, I told you this man is a scammer rather than the renowned lawyer that he cl
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CHAPTER 10: Biological father
In the interim at Mr. Robinson's multibillion-dollar mansion after the heated argument between Fiona and her stepmother. Jessica was seen pacing back and forth in her room. Worries obviously etched onto her features. The change in the situation earlier surprised her. She thought she had won Ethan to her side after playing the widow's card. She was in a pool of thought when the door of her room suddenly flung open, jolting her out of her daydream. “Who the hell can’t knock before coming in!?” Her gaze instinctively turned to the door with a darkened expression, which quickly faded away after seeing who it was. “Bernard,” she called with a worried tone. “Why are you here? You should be in your room,” she met him halfway to the door. With a tightened jaw and a frown that created wrinkles on his forehead, Bernard walked past Jessica to the other side of the room near the window blind, staring outside as night slowly crawled in. Jessica turned to him, surprised at the look on his face.
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