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CHAPTER EIGHTY: A Natural Prison
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I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONE: Incapable
No matter how much I despise him, I can't bring myself to kill him! Carter is stunned, staring at me. I fired the shot, but it went past him, hitting the wall behind him. And I hate myself for leaving him unscathed when I already had the chance to end it all for good!I collapse to the floor, tears streaming down my face. The thought of Sammy flashes in my mind. If I don't have him, I may have taken my own life to escape this torment instead!Carter slowly kneels down beside me, his expression softening. He then gently takes the gun from my trembling hands. I flinch at his touch but am too drained to even resist.Then Carter wraps his arms around me, whispering in my ear, "Thank you, and I'm sorry."Though he sounds genuine, his words are meaningless if he continues to keep me and Sammy as his prisoners.Carter scoops me into his arms and carries me upstairs to my bedroom. "I need some time alone. Leave," I say, not looking him in the eyes.Without argument, he leaves.I curl up
I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER EIGHTY-TWO: The Two Mothers
I refuse to speak, let alone glance at any of the Whitlocks' faces. It makes my stomach churns to pretend that I’m happy being around them.Sammy has already been taken to his room by the maids. I attempt to excuse myself from the dining table to be with Sammy, but Elmyra…"Please, Hazel, join us," she insists with a brittle smile.I can only sigh, I’m too exhausted to argue. I’m not in need of welcoming anything that’ll only drain my little-to-nothing strength, so I stay. Surprisingly, Elmyra proactively cooks the dinner. I’ve never seen her near the stove or even touch any kitchen utensils before. I hope the meal will taste as bad as her attitude, so Reeve and Carter won't enjoy it.Elmyra sets the pot of the beef stew on the table with that same brittle smile she’s been wearing since arriving here, which irritates me. Her fakeness continues as she first and only serves me, letting the men scoop their own portions. As we eat, Elmyra turns to Carter. "I’m so happy you’re alive, C
I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREE: The Escape
CARTER’S POV: Woo-woo-woo! The villa's safety alert blares loudly, jolting me awake. I dash to the balcony only to find two boats cutting through the waves, heading straight for the island. Panic surges through me. I don't need to see who are inside those boats; but I know they’re coming for me!S.hit! How did they find us here?!The villa soon erupts into chaos, shouts and hurried footsteps echoing through the halls."This way!" one of the guards calls out, leading mom and Uncle Reeve toward the back of the villa where the submersible waits."Carter, come with us!" mom pleads. "Let’s escape together!""You go on without me,” I say. “I'll use the other submersible. I need to get Hazel and Sammy first.""Hazel is stubborn, Carter!" Mom counters. "She'll only put you in danger again, and I can't lose you again!"Frustration flares within me, but I can't waste time arguing. So I turn to my men and order them, "Take her to Uncle Reeve. Make sure she's safe.""No! Carter, please! Come
I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER EIGHTY-FOUR: The Pain of a Loss
HAZEL’S POV: I sink myself into Marius’ arms outside the morgue, my tears streaming down my face. Carter’s gone! Truly gone! The pain is just as intense as when I first saw the news of Carter's alleged death. But this time, it’s real. Carter's corpse lay inside. Though we’re now free from him, I feel bad for Sammy, who grew close to him over the last few days. During our stay on the island, I had glimpses of Carter's potential to be better. There were moments of kindness and love in him, but his pride always took the better of him. He grew up never losing to anyone, and he would rather lose his life than finally experience losing fights. All I can do now is pray that Carter's soul will find peace, wherever it is. Marius tightens his embrace around me as my knees buckle, and I almost collapse to the floor. The warmth and the comfort he’s offering are unfortunately not enough compared to my sadness. Suddenly, the chief of police appears in the hallway. "We were able to capture so
I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER EIGHTY-FIVE: Moving On
I can't believe I’m mourning Carter, the man I once despised the most, as much as I am now. But we shared some great memories that don’t deserve to be forgotten.I’ve been trying to visit Carter’s grave for days, but the Whitlock's bodyguards always turn me away. Today is no different. They stand firm, blocking my path. "Please," I beg. "I just want to leave these flowers." One of the guards shakes his head. “You’re not welcome here.” Frustration wells up inside me, but I just turn away. I know better than to waste my time and energy arguing. Back at home, I sit in my therapist's temporary office, feeling a sense of relief. My treatment is working; the nightmares have faded, and my distress is lessening. On top of it all, my relationship with Marius significantly improves.And we're now planning our wedding. Though our fathers are very supportive of it, Betty makes it very clear she doesn't want me as her daughter-in-law. Papa invites Marius and his parents for dinner tonight
I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER EIGHTY-SIX: The Act
NICOLE’S POV: "Your baby is fine. You just need to get some rest and avoid stress," Dr. Chua says. I feign relief, and silently praise myself and the doctor for our acting skills, which looks very believable even to an intelligent lawyer like Marius.Marius’ shoulders relax a fraction, which makes me happy. Now I just need to keep this up, and he will eventually choose me over Hazel.However,...“I have to go now,” Marius says without so much of a glance at me."Marius, please," I beg, reaching out to him. "Can you stay a little longer? For the baby's sake?"His face says he’s gonna refuse, but before he can voice it out, Dr. Chua intercepts. "It would be best if you stay, Mr. Thorne. Nicole needs a calm environment, and your presence would be beneficial for her and your baby."Marius sighs, but unable to argue. "Fine. I'll stay. But stop saying ’your baby’. The baby isn't mine until a DNA test proves otherwise."The doctor stiffens, but I keep my expression serene. Marius can sa
I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER EIGHTY-SEVEN: Telling Marius the Truth
HAZEL’S POV: Though I’m angry at Nicole’s deception, a bigger part of me is happy that she isn’t really pregnant. And Marius has to know that! While walking down the hallway, a sudden sharp pain shoots through the back of my head as something yanks my hair from behind. I stumble to the floor, seeing Nicole’s face twisted with fury. Luckily, a nurse passes by, forcing Nicole to let go of my hair. "You're so clumsy as always," Nicole says, her voice dripping with false concern.She pretends to help me up, but I shove her hand away and stand on my own."Don't you ever dare touch me again," I spit, my glare blazing.When the nurse is out of earshot, Nicole's mask drops. "What you heard earlier was incorrect," she says. "I really am pregnant, and I can show you as many proofs as you want."I smirk triumphantly. "I'm not as stupid as I once was, Nicole. Now, good luck with those proofs. You’re never gonna ruin me and Marius."As I turn to leave, Nicole grabs my hair again, yanking me
I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER EIGHTY-EIGHT: Lovers' Quarrel
I refuse to talk to, or even see, Marius for now. I can't be swayed by his pleas and promises. I have to be smarter to protect myself from experiencing the darkness I’ve successfully escaped from Carter. I focus part of my time and energy on the Whitlock Corporation, which I now renamed SMW Corporations. Another part is devoted to my self care and my cosmetic business. But the majority of my attention is spent on Sammy. Sammy's recovery from leukemia is the best thing I can ever hope for, probably the only thing making me believe that fate is finally being fair to me. The doctor said that Sammy still needs to be monitored to ensure the cancer cells won't reactivate, but he’s now healthy and safe.A month passes so slowly, and I find myself missing Marius. But I try to endure, hoping that his absence will make me fall out of love with him.During the last month, Nicole kept making several appearances on TV, giggling in interviews about how excited she is about motherhood. It makes
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I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER 196: Another Heartbreak
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I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER 194: Gathering Allies and Evidence
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I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER 193: An Ally or A Foe?
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I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER 192: Meek and Just No More!
HAZEL’S POV: It’s not easy to harden our hearts, but Marius and I must do it if we don’t want our enemies to get the better of us again. We already got access to our bodyguards’ and house staff’s past and current call and text message logs, and we identified five Guo’s spies in total. To stop them from continuously betraying us, we target their weaknesses - their loved ones. We gathered the traitors inside the study, and took their phones and their weapons. At first they’re confused until we explained why.“You’re spies of Charles Guo and you’ll pay for that big time,” Marius said coldly.Stunned, their faces paled and their bodies clenched. But none dared to deny it.“We have your family members, hidden in a place where you can’t contact or see them. If you want them to stay safe, you must follow every single thing we’ll demand from you,” I added with equal coldness.Alarmed, they tremble. One of them even kneeled down and begged,“Please, my family has nothing to do with my bet
I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER 191: The Guo's Spies
“Take off all the CCTVs now!” I roar. Frantically, the maids and the bodyguards uninstall all the CCTVs in every corner of my estate. It may lessen the safety of my home, but I can’t risk giving my enemies more of our privacy! Once they’re done, I turn to Suzy and clutches her shoulders furiously.“I didn’t realize that there’s CCTV in that hospital room!” Suzy explains, trembling in fear. “Regardless! You shouldn’t have told the Thornes about our family’s affair!” I hiss, before pushing her onto the sofa. Then I turn to Amber, who’s fearfully hiding behind Rain. I wanna lash out at her too, but I stop myself. Even I didn't think that the CCTVs in my home used for our safety would be hacked to shove us into danger.Over the next few days, the mainstream and social media explode with news about our unconventional family relationships. We have become the laughing stock of the entire country. I can’t get out of my estate out of humiliation, can’t even accept an interview or a new
I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire! CHAPTER 190: The Guo's Dark Secrets
CHARLES’ POV: There’s nothing! Crystal and Chris Wu’s cellphones can’t provide anything that’ll connect them to Marius and Hazel Thorne! I turn to Rain and ask, “Are you sure you don’t know them?” Rain replies, “They invested one billion dollars to my new business venture, but I don’t know them personally. And I also don’t remember ever inviting them to my prenuptial party.” Irritation courses through me. “You’re so s.tupid to not meet your investors in person! I’m not gonna be surprised why until now you can’t build connections on your own!” “And now we can’t be sure if we can trust those two or not!” Rain shrugs, unbothered in showing his disinterest. I can’t believe that I’m squandering so much wealth for this d.umbass! If only I’m able to produce my own son, I would never let him exist! Amber approaches me and seductively rubs her palms across my chest area. “Honey, I’m scared. Everybody is talking about us now. Shall we just confess our affair?” she asks without any hin
