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CHAPTER 18-GO AWAY NO ONE WANTS YOU

Penulis: Klaira Blains
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-27 23:25:49

April had returned to her suite an hour before when someone knocked on her door. She debated not answering the door. She didn’t know who it was, but her dread was there. If it was Carolyn, or Neil, they’d text or phone first. Damien would learn. April sighed; it might be Damien. She needed to check. It wasn’t. Beatrice was behind the door.

Waiting for April, the woman paced restlessly. Something wasn’t right with Beatrice. She looked jumpy or shaky. That’s something April hadn’t noticed before. She should mention it to Carolyn when she returned from her honeymoon.

Was she on medication that wasn’t working? Or was she drinking with a medication she shouldn’t? April also perceived a nonexistent object.

Beatrice wouldn’t leave; she kept banging on the door.

“Beatrice, what do you want?” April asked. She opened the door, observing the older woman outside.

“Why delay answering, April? Who's there?" Be
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  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 19-FUN WITH THE BEST MAN AND BRIDAL COUPLE

    April met Damien the next morning for breakfast with Carolyn and Neil. They were their chaperones, in theory. Tradition and friendship put them in their places. Fun and enjoyment had them sitting there laughing together. “Well, something’s changed because it’s changed between you after that rather interesting kiss. I thought David was going to either swallow his tongue or attack.” “I don’t know why, and I don’t care Carolyn. He was there with his signature of documents to end our marriage in his pocket and his hands on his lover. Who I might add he’s declared will be his next wife in front of everyone. It helps get over him faster and let’s me see it’s okay to go after what I want.” “Oh, hey Neil! I think April’s got it! Okay, so we’re having fun this morning. Just us.” Carolyn said. She was all smiles as her hand swept over the restaurant’s patio railing at the grounds beyond. April tried to smile excitedly, but the heavy cl

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  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 20-SPA DAY/GOLF DAY

    Damien found Neil at the start of the gulf course. Luke lurked behind him with his golf bag with Neil’s assistant, Danel. Damien had noticed the weather hadn’t cleared, either. The groomsmen eyed the sky, worry etched on their faces. The rain cancelled this afternoon’s game. “Neil, we’re leaving; let’s see how far we go. Let’s enjoy the course for as long as the weather holds. Who knows we might get through the course before the heavens opens on us.”Damien said to the group to keep the groom and the party happy. He looked at Luke, who had everything organized. They started off enjoyable enough. Damien remembered assistants for every groomsman, but David. David was a wildcard he hadn’t planned for. He attended because Neil wanted him there to monitor him and Damien could see Neil’s point. Neil’s question regarding David’s whereabouts became clear; David lacked trust. David arrived late and brought a female with him to act as

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-01
  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 21-PICNIC DINNER

    “How did you avoid a catfight?” April asked Damien when she saw him, as they walked towards the beach. The beach paths crossed several small dunes. They led down by a cliff and created a distinctive atmosphere. The paths provided safe beach access. If they didn’t, they’d find loose sand under the wild picturesque grasses. The winds made it easy to fall as the guests walked to the beach. The clam bake dinner awaited everyone to watch the sunset as they ate at the zenith of the beach in the region. Lights and flags marked the paths for the return trip. Guests took their time walking down the path in ones and twos. Music filtered up from a steel drum band and the smell of spicy seafood and the sea added to the atmosphere. “We didn’t, the Caddy told Chloe, whoever sent her the photo had set her up. She’s married and showed photos of a woman with three children. The photo was David helping the Caddy climb up to retrieve his clubs off the top of

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  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 22-PICNIC SURPRISE

    “Carolyn, my dear, you can’t be more correct I’ve found my son the perfect woman and he won’t need to wait for a divorce. Damien, meet Emily Franklin.” A voice emerged from the twilight, drawing everyone’s gaze into the shadows behind Damien and April. “Oh, lord, she couldn’t lay off for this event, could she? I feel sorry for you, man. Oh God, that’s not a woman. She’s a child throw her back. I don’t think she’s not done yet. What’s your stepmother thinking, David?” Neil asked in a groan. April noted the men’s fearful, tired expressions. Neither man liked her doing this. Sure enough, Ellen Jones, Damien’s stepmother, trudged through the sand. She’d missed the path by inches. A childlike girl who looked eager and annoyed followed her through the sand in the dark. “Enter stage awkward new group crazy. At least you share no blood with her. I can’t say that for my uncle, he won’t surprise us.” April said to Damien with a small l

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  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 23-ANOTHER COMPLICATION

    April felt the heavy drops of the rain; she stood up from the table. It came with a suddenness no one expected. April held her arm ahead of her face. Damien surprised her by taking her other hand, pulling her from the table. “Damien, a bride will change everything.” It’s out of your hands and you won’t miss your control.” Neil said. Their joking exchange had April questioning their playful banter. Was their banter veiled matchmaking. April didn’t know Damien; a hasty remarriage wasn’t her intention. “Well, that’s an excellent save darling.” Carolyn pinched Neil’s cheek, and she gave Neil a fond smile. “Yeah, wasn’t it? I’m hoping Damien’s taking notes. He’s going to need it.” Neil kissed Carolyn’s cheek and released Damien’s shoulder with a smile. “I heard you I’m still married. Okay, I’m getting wet. Can we move along?” April said from Damien’s other side as she raised a hand in protest. She wanted to set her

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-09
  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 24-WATCH OUT DAVID

    "I want what you owe me." David said as he loomed over April. His face was in shadow, which meant she failed to see his hate filled glared, but she didn't miss his grip on her arm. The familiar pressure and pain were there. "David, I owe you nothing. Now, release my arm. Anything I have now has come from outside of our marriage and your prenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreement don't include it. You've signed the settlement, and I've already submitted it to my lawyer who's filed it. It's a matter of days we'll receive the official divorce certificates, and this'll be over." April said, and she hadn't cowered or cried. She'd seemed too calm, and her satisfied smile rubbed David the wrong way right now. "No, I don't believe you. It won't happen so soon. It's too early. I'm not ready. It can't be over." David leaned in closer as he spoke. His emotions rose as he spoke and revealed something odd. "What's the matter David? I

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-10
  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 25-CHLOE’S ABORT THREAT

    April watched David back away and leave. She sighed, letting her shoulders relax. Her arm hurt where he’d squeezed it. The ass thought she’d allow him to take her somewhere to hurt her. David signed the divorce settlement papers. He still believed he’d manipulate her life. A server appeared out of nowhere, startling and said to April when he refreshed her tea. “Enjoy Madam. If you need anything else, please signal me. I’ll bring it to you.” “Thank you.” Pastries next to a cup showed server presence. April studied the cup of tea as she thought. Damien had the staff watching her. Were they caring for her, guarding her, or protecting her? He wanted her in his life; she wasn’t sure if he understood all her facets. His feelings might change following that revelation. She ate and thought. David wanted his freedom, and then he acted like that. It won’t work; she would’ve to set a boundary. Damien would severely reprim

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-12
  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 26-OFF AND ON

    April didn’t run from Chloe, not with the lights on. Chloe's actions were visible to onlookers. April found herself stuck with no time to create a scenario or narrative to embarrass her. She couldn't quickly discredit April without raising questions about her own motives and presence. Chloe couldn't create false situations to blame on herself. April entered the lobby from the corridor and wrapped her robe closer around her. The lighting appeared so bright now after the dark. The soft sounds of people, music, and machines now appeared louder than before. She sighed because it’s over and she could find everyone else and ensure they’re okay. Then she’d retreat to her suite and hide. At least, that’s what April thought she’d do. That’s not what happened. April stepped toward the front desk and Damien’s voice came from behind her. “April, where were you? I told you to stay in the lobby or the lounge.” His words told everyone he’s annoyed, and Ap

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  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 30-PHOTO EVIDENCE OF WHAT

    Chloe stayed out of Damien’s sight. She didn’t want to give April a way to prove to him she’d threatened or attacked her. She didn’t deserve to be here or, for that matter, exist. Why did she get everything given to her? Her family lost everything in one deal after another. No matter what they did. If they followed the law. Chloe didn’t know if they ever tried to follow the law. If they did, it wasn’t in her lifetime. She didn’t care about that. What she cared about was how they treated her. She’s a revenue stream, but she didn’t dare expect to share any benefit from the family, and her family wanted more from her. Now, they wanted her to get her claws on David’s money. Why David? There’re better men with superior portfolios available. She didn’t understand this. But she’d do this. Chloe hadn’t seen where they’d gone when the lights returned. The lights failed, and the chaos returned. She’d left David sitting in a chair complaining into a g

  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 29-PARTNERSHIP

    “I didn’t. David disliked this circus. He dragged me to Las Vegas. His family pressured me to sign his pre-nuptial agreement in a hotel room. He thought he’d protected his finances leaving anything I made during our marriage available to him. I uploaded photos of the agreement to my lawyer and my grandfather’s legal staff, who read them. They told me to sign it. David wrote the prenuptial that we kept everything divided. Before and during our marriage. If we split up, the only scenarios where we benefit from the other person are infidelity, children, or a fatal accident involving the partner. My grandfather threatened if I said anything to David before his death about my inheritance, he’d ensure the inheritance rules change. He saw David and his family for the greedy fools they are. I was an immature idiot. I wanted the vineyard and protected it.” April said this to Damien. Her grandfather wanted her to find an influential family, who could protect her, t

  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 28-A CRUSH THAT’S NOT LEAVING/NOT SO DIFFERENT

    Hours later, they’d half of the elevators and emergency lights. Something that didn’t seem so bad within the suites or within the corridors. Elevators moved slower, and the lighting was dimmer. Landscape gardeners cleaned up the damage by the storm. “Well?” Damien asked Luke as soon as he stepped from the elevator. Luke hadn’t been able to ask how he was feeling. Or how April was. “How did this happen again?” “Someone set up a trigger, if this elevator activated and rose up toward your suite, it tripped a power surge which damaged something with the delivery system of electricity to the hotel. On a horrible note, the contract we have for the electrical maintenance can’t provide anyone for repairs until tomorrow.” “Will our repair contract cover this?” Damien said. He snapped at Luke, closed his eyes behind his right hand, and sighed. “Sorry, in time for the wedding, please.” “Right then.” Luke said in response

  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 27-PROPOSITION OF A SORT

    “They're aware of our presence; they'll reach us soon. Damien said to April. “Luke answered my call and is on top of everything.” “What do you mean on top of everything? What’s happening?” April wasn’t expecting this. She hadn’t expected a second outage so soon, but now Damien confirmed the situation was not an accident. “Someone tampered with the delivery of the electricity from the generators. I doubt their method; this isn't the only elevator affected. It’s the entire building again. Luke is on it again and we’re on the list.” Damien said to April. He frowned. “I question their method; buried cables precede the main structures. They will quickly identify the issue and restore the electricity promptly. He appeared unhappy. Now, this incident taught April understood to understand how powerlessness anyone could be. “I guess that’s the best we can expect. Your guests are more important right now. It would look bad if you took

  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 26-OFF AND ON

    April didn’t run from Chloe, not with the lights on. Chloe's actions were visible to onlookers. April found herself stuck with no time to create a scenario or narrative to embarrass her. She couldn't quickly discredit April without raising questions about her own motives and presence. Chloe couldn't create false situations to blame on herself. April entered the lobby from the corridor and wrapped her robe closer around her. The lighting appeared so bright now after the dark. The soft sounds of people, music, and machines now appeared louder than before. She sighed because it’s over and she could find everyone else and ensure they’re okay. Then she’d retreat to her suite and hide. At least, that’s what April thought she’d do. That’s not what happened. April stepped toward the front desk and Damien’s voice came from behind her. “April, where were you? I told you to stay in the lobby or the lounge.” His words told everyone he’s annoyed, and Ap

  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 25-CHLOE’S ABORT THREAT

    April watched David back away and leave. She sighed, letting her shoulders relax. Her arm hurt where he’d squeezed it. The ass thought she’d allow him to take her somewhere to hurt her. David signed the divorce settlement papers. He still believed he’d manipulate her life. A server appeared out of nowhere, startling and said to April when he refreshed her tea. “Enjoy Madam. If you need anything else, please signal me. I’ll bring it to you.” “Thank you.” Pastries next to a cup showed server presence. April studied the cup of tea as she thought. Damien had the staff watching her. Were they caring for her, guarding her, or protecting her? He wanted her in his life; she wasn’t sure if he understood all her facets. His feelings might change following that revelation. She ate and thought. David wanted his freedom, and then he acted like that. It won’t work; she would’ve to set a boundary. Damien would severely reprim

  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 24-WATCH OUT DAVID

    "I want what you owe me." David said as he loomed over April. His face was in shadow, which meant she failed to see his hate filled glared, but she didn't miss his grip on her arm. The familiar pressure and pain were there. "David, I owe you nothing. Now, release my arm. Anything I have now has come from outside of our marriage and your prenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreement don't include it. You've signed the settlement, and I've already submitted it to my lawyer who's filed it. It's a matter of days we'll receive the official divorce certificates, and this'll be over." April said, and she hadn't cowered or cried. She'd seemed too calm, and her satisfied smile rubbed David the wrong way right now. "No, I don't believe you. It won't happen so soon. It's too early. I'm not ready. It can't be over." David leaned in closer as he spoke. His emotions rose as he spoke and revealed something odd. "What's the matter David? I

  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 23-ANOTHER COMPLICATION

    April felt the heavy drops of the rain; she stood up from the table. It came with a suddenness no one expected. April held her arm ahead of her face. Damien surprised her by taking her other hand, pulling her from the table. “Damien, a bride will change everything.” It’s out of your hands and you won’t miss your control.” Neil said. Their joking exchange had April questioning their playful banter. Was their banter veiled matchmaking. April didn’t know Damien; a hasty remarriage wasn’t her intention. “Well, that’s an excellent save darling.” Carolyn pinched Neil’s cheek, and she gave Neil a fond smile. “Yeah, wasn’t it? I’m hoping Damien’s taking notes. He’s going to need it.” Neil kissed Carolyn’s cheek and released Damien’s shoulder with a smile. “I heard you I’m still married. Okay, I’m getting wet. Can we move along?” April said from Damien’s other side as she raised a hand in protest. She wanted to set her

  • Goodbye My Deadbeat Hello My Billionaire   CHAPTER 22-PICNIC SURPRISE

    “Carolyn, my dear, you can’t be more correct I’ve found my son the perfect woman and he won’t need to wait for a divorce. Damien, meet Emily Franklin.” A voice emerged from the twilight, drawing everyone’s gaze into the shadows behind Damien and April. “Oh, lord, she couldn’t lay off for this event, could she? I feel sorry for you, man. Oh God, that’s not a woman. She’s a child throw her back. I don’t think she’s not done yet. What’s your stepmother thinking, David?” Neil asked in a groan. April noted the men’s fearful, tired expressions. Neither man liked her doing this. Sure enough, Ellen Jones, Damien’s stepmother, trudged through the sand. She’d missed the path by inches. A childlike girl who looked eager and annoyed followed her through the sand in the dark. “Enter stage awkward new group crazy. At least you share no blood with her. I can’t say that for my uncle, he won’t surprise us.” April said to Damien with a small l

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