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Chapter 21: The Next Level
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From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 22: The Win
Duncan arrived with the speed of lightning. Before the police had even escorted Leo away, I was already greeted by the figure of my exceptionally skilled lawyer at the hospital entrance.He was the one to inform me before the police could utter a word. "Leo has violated the restraining order, which is a criminal offense. He will be arrested and face criminal charges."The police officer overheard and corrected him. "It's potentially facing criminal charges."Duncan expressed his gratitude for the officer's reminder, and when he turned to me, his eyebrows twitched ever so slightly. I understood his message instantly. For us, it was a certainty with a probability of one hundred percent because he was Duncan.In reality, Duncan had been delivering documents to the courthouse and decided to drop by the hospital to check on my condition. Seeing that I was indeed fine, he was about to leave.As we said our goodbyes, he unusually closed the gap between us, and we shared a brief embrace a
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 23: Lily's Advice
Duncan and Ethan completely disregarded Leo, with only Lily giving him a fierce glare.I observed that Leo was clearly still reeling from the courtroom's blow. Escorted by the police, he maintained a dignified demeanor and said to them, "You'd better treat me with respect. I'll be out on bail soon."His gaze swept over us, a sneer playing at the corners of his mouth as he tried to regain some ground with his words, speaking sarcastically. "Hailey, you calculating and heartless woman, you deceived me for two years with a cowardly facade, just to extort me now? It's truly repulsive!"He directed the last sentence to the two men present. "You guys have picked up my ex-wife. How amusing. If you're just looking to fuck her, you might as well seek out a prostitute. I can recommend one. It's far more enjoyable than being with her."He was as foolish as a potato head and his words were as venomous as a snake. I was torn between slapping him or considering his previous remarks as new ev
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 24: The Divorce Party
Did you believe in love at first sight?This question was meaningless, a distracted hypothesis in casual conversation, where the person asking the question tried to capture you with a tender gaze. Bingo!This was the beginning of a flirtation, which I would usually call, hitting on someone.Nevertheless, it was not that these men who approached me were doing it on purpose. I just happened to think of my divorce application. The man whose name was next to mine also used this sentence to pry open my heart."No." My voice was as if from somewhere separated from the night, vague and ambiguous. "I don't believe in it.""What's wrong with you?" Lily waved a bottle of wine at me from behind the bar, while I leaned my elbow on the shiny counter.The bar Lily chose was neither spacious nor bright. But today was my divorce party. I couldn't be picky about this either."I'm the one who wants to ask the question. What's wrong with them? Do you know what it feels like to see six Leos hitti
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 25: Hope or Despair
This was too sudden. I had never considered the possibility that Duncan might have feelings for me beyond friendship. Even if Lily had joked about it, I dared to believe that she had never imagined this situation either.I was even somewhat grateful for Duncan's damned thoughtfulness. If I met him at the restaurant on Sunday night with a foolish and ignorant mindset, and he suddenly said such a thing, what would I do?'God, I don't even want to think about that possibility!' I wondered.Just as I was trying to deal with the chaotic emotions, a call from the hospital ruined everything."Hailey, we need to talk to you about Mr. Edward's latest condition." Ryan's voice was unusually heavy on the other end of the phone."I'll be at the hospital right away," I replied briefly, and after hanging up, a sense of foreboding washed over me.At the hospital, Ryan was already waiting for me in his office. I sat down, and he handed me a medical record, speaking in a very serious tone, "Mr. Ed
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 26: A Liar's Oath
I was rendered speechless by Matteo's call. The air in my home seemed to solidify, and all sounds were swallowed by this sudden, devastating news."Ethan, no way." I finally found my voice again."Why?""The surgery is usually performed in the donor's country, considering the condition of the donor's heart.""I know that.""You don't! Our original plan was already bold, and that was based on the assumption that there would be no accidents with the donor. Now that the donor is in danger, with life hanging by a thread, what if they die during transport? What if there are other unforeseen changes?"Seeing me getting more and more agitated, he reached out and placed a hand on my back to soothe me.I continued, "Medicine is a discipline so rigorous it's brutal. It's not as simple as a child's puzzle, where you take a piece out and fill in another."Ethan looked at me, his gaze firm yet tender. He gently took my hand, trying to offer some comfort. "Hailey, I understand your concerns,
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 27: Ethan's Possessiveness
Ethan's reply was as instinctive as it was swift. He yanked me toward him and our lips met in a long, deep kiss, his tongue delving in as I reciprocated with a flick of my own. As he reached for his phone under the couch, he ended the call with Matteo without a second thought.Soon, the silence of the room was punctuated only by the sounds of our kissing and our heavy breathing.Worried I might run out of breath, Ethan eventually released me, but it was he who let out a muffled groan first. He looked down at my hand, stroking his dick through his pants, then met my gaze."I can see something in your eyes," he said, hoisting me up and carrying me toward the bedroom, not forgetting to ask, "Am I mistaken, Hailey? I feel like you're starting to accept my love."Hanging onto him just as I had on the cruise, I hooked my legs around his waist to keep my balance. This time, there was no penetration, but it was no less intense. Ethan's hands, cupping my soft buttocks, kneaded them, occas
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 28: The Choices
Ethan had left early in the morning. I'd bet on it. When the sky was just beginning to lighten, with darkness and laziness prevailing. All I felt was a lingering good morning kiss. I should have gotten up from the bed, performed a formal departure ritual, or asked Ethan for a more serious commitment.After all, as everyone knew, all men's words in bed were no different from barking dogs. But I didn't have much strength and had to let it go.When the dawn light outside the window climbed onto the lawn outside the house, I went to the hospital.Strictly speaking, I hadn't fulfilled my duties as a doctor in the Cardiovascular Surgery Department for a long time since I took leave due to Edward's matter, but the dean still kept a room for me, my office.Ryan took away all the medical records that I needed to handle, leaving only a clean and tidy Attending Physician nameplate that didn't require responsibility, prepared for me. As long as I ended my vacation and returned to my post, I co
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 29: The Charming Friend
As the evening glow faded, the city's neon lights began to brighten. Duncan and I sat in an elegant restaurant, enjoying a fine dinner. The restaurant was filled with a faint fragrance, and soft music echoed in our ears as if the whole world had fallen silent. Duncan was unusually not in formal attire, showing me an extremely private casual side of himself."You've been staring at me," Duncan said without looking at me, focusing on cutting his steak. "If it's to apologize, that's fine, but if there's something else, I don't mind you telling me directly."I took a deep breath, finally made up my mind, and put down my cutlery. "Duncan, I've carefully recalled our interactions."Duncan nodded and put down what he was doing like me. "We've known each other for many years.""Of course, we've had many meals together before, but it was more like... a working meal? I don't know if that description fits.""Because I would only talk to you about my work, and of course, some industry gossip.
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