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Chapter 34: The Jealousy
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From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 35 POV Ethan
I didn't feel the need to elaborate on my family, though I wasn't even sure if what I had could be called a family.To cut to the chase, I wasn't a child born of anticipation. My birth was the result of coercion, violence, despair, and screams.The sole reason my mother didn't abandon me wasn't out of love, but because by the time she became aware of my existence, I had been nestled in her womb for so long that getting rid of me would have caused her irreversible, fatal harm.That was the story of my birth.It was undeniable that, as far back as I could remember, my mother's care for me was genuine. She despised the world that had been so cruel to her, yet her care for me was meticulous.I believed it wasn't maternal love but rather pity that drove her actions."My poor boy, what will you use to combat your father, your tainted bloodline, your unwanted future, and the fate that turns a blind eye and lashes you?"This was the most frequent refrain she used with me.Pity was the
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 36 The Galaxy
After resting enough, I went to the hospital.I decided to visit the hospital to check on Edward's recovery. His post-surgery condition was good, but he was still in a deep sleep, lying quietly in the ICU. I huddled outside the ICU, watching Edward sleep, feeling a mix of emotions.Tommy stood by my side, softly comforting me. "Hailey, you've done very well. Your grandpa will wake up. You have to believe in him, and believe in yourself."I nodded, forcing a smile. "Thank you, Uncle Tommy. It's just that seeing Grandpa like this always makes me feel upset."Tommy patted my shoulder, encouraging me. "You're a strong girl. Your grandpa would be proud of you. All we can do now is wait."Apart from Edward, another reason I came to the hospital was for Giulia's surgery. Her coronary artery bypass grafting was scheduled, but with Ryan not present, I needed to perform the surgery in his place.I walked toward the operating room, yet outside the door, I saw a shocking figure, the missing
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 37 The Troublemakers
The kiss gradually became more intense.I had never made love with someone in the wilderness before and felt a bit nervous. I pushed Ethan away and made an excuse to escape.Leaning against a tree, I wanted to calm down.The forest floor was lower than the camping lawn, and in the deep night, I didn't see the path clearly and was tripped by a branch, almost falling. Fortunately, Ethan had come up behind me at some point and caught me just in time. "Be careful, darling." My hands instinctively held onto the tree trunk to steady my breathing, and while I was catching my breath, Ethan's hands, which were originally on my waist, had somehow cupped my buttocks. Ethan didn't undress but simply rubbed the gradually hardening part between his legs against the softness of my inner thigh through the layers of fabric.Although separated by at least several layers of fabric, his hot and hard penis seemed to be pressed against my pussy, grinding me until I couldn't help but meet it with a b
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 38 The Public Opinion Storm
My heart was pounding as I tried to keep myself calm. "Ethan, we can't leave through the main entrance. Come. I know a back way." Ethan nodded, squeezing my hand tightly. "Lead the way, Hailey."We quickly turned around and headed toward the back door along a secluded corridor. I was very familiar with the hospital's layout. This path was rarely used, typically for transporting equipment and supplies. However, as we approached the back door, my heart sank. Someone was there.Several media reporters were already blocking the door, the flash of their cameras constantly flickering, as if they had already smelled the scent of news. I grabbed Ethan's hand and whispered, "We can't go this way. They're already waiting here."Ethan frowned, seeing my anxiety, and squeezed my palm to reassure me. "Leave it to me."Just then, Matteo's voice came from the other end of the corridor. "This way!"I looked up and saw Matteo riding a motorcycle, gesturing for us to hurry up. Ethan and I quick
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 39 The Counterstrike Beginning
Ethan sensed my panic and gently embraced me, his warmth and strength reassuring. "Hailey, don't worry. I've always been here," he said firmly.I took a deep breath and leaned against his shoulder, finding solace in his presence. Despite my ongoing efforts to shoulder the family's responsibilities, the tragedy of my parents weighed heavily on me. Tears welled up involuntarily as I began to confide in him about my family's troubled past.I knew my story well, but I needed to tell it to you personally."It all began with my grandma's tale," I said softly, my voice tinged with long-suppressed pain. My grandpa, Edward Aesthete, renowned from a young age, grew into adulthood and immersed himself in the family's affairs, leading the Aesthete family to glory in just a few short years. The only thing Edward did that wasn't quite Aesthete-like was to defy convention and marry my grandma, who had no powerful family background.Ethan furrowed his brow slightly and gently patted my back. He di
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 40 The Interview
"Your anger over this matter seems unusually intense." James noticed my less-than-pleasant expression. "I hope you can calm down, Ms. Hailey. This situation has already occurred. Utilizing it is more efficient than trying to fix it. The Aesthete family has always operated this way.""Always? Even when my mother was alive?" I couldn't help but retort.James showed no sign of being offended. "After Ms. Aesthete's accident, Mr. Edward disbanded the previous PR team. I was recruited then and reassembled the family's PR team.""Sorry..." I realized my emotions were off and explained, "I didn't mean to direct it at you. I want to know your advice.""Lawsuits can't solve everything. There will always be websites that don't care about legal action," James said as he handed out a report to the attendees."I have a sample survey of public opinion. For instance, on Aesthete's own news website, 40% of search records include Hailey, 40% Aesthete, and the remaining 20% are purely driven by the
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 41 The Latent Crisis
After the interview, I continued talking with the reporter for quite a while until Ethan, who had returned at some point, walked up behind me and patted my shoulder.Turning around, I saw him holding a bouquet of fresh flowers."Is it over, Hailey?" he asked gently.I took the flowers, feeling a surge of sweetness in my heart. Since Ethan came into my life, I had received more flowers than in the past twenty-eight years combined. "Thank you, Ethan." The reporter, sensing it was time to leave, offered her goodbyes and best wishes for Ethan and me, though she had no idea who Ethan was.After the interview team left, the atmosphere in the house lightened considerably. Matteo peeked his head out from behind the door. "Are they all gone? Thank goodness, so many people."Ethan and I sat on the couch, his hand holding mine."Hailey, I have something to tell you." His tone became serious."What is it, Ethan?"Ethan sighed and said, "Leo sold your identity and the location of Edward
From a Divorcee to a Billionaire Chapter 42 The Battle
Leo's face was particularly haggard, his cheeks sunken in, and his eye sockets deep, his entire state looking very unstable.His fingers gripped the gun tightly, the barrel pressed against my head, his eyes filled with madness and despair, his body trembling slightly, as if on the verge of collapse.It was absurd. Leo had come to Ethan's house to lurk outside, he had taken me hostage, but the one on the brink of collapse was him?I felt the beads of sweat on my forehead sliding down my cheek, my heart pounding violently in my chest, and I instinctively began to struggle."Hailey!" Ethan called in a low voice, his tone deep, containing panic as if conveying more information. My struggle slowed, and I looked at Ethan for a while, then suddenly sighed."Leo, we can talk. Put down the gun, okay?" I tried to keep calm, using a gentle but firm voice to parley with him."Shut up! Don't speak!" I suspected that Leo didn't hear what I said at all. He might have had hallucinations, thinkin
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