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Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 172 Go Back
Bernice"Coward," he muttered, his jaw clenching. "He couldn't face the consequences of his actions, so he took the easy way out."I watched Christian carefully, trying to gauge his true feelings. "Christian," I said softly, "how are you really feeling about this?"He ran a hand through his hair, frustration evident in every line of his body. "Honestly, Bernie? I'm angry. Fed hurt you, he threatened our family, he nearly ruined everything we worked for. And now, instead of facing justice, he's just... gone. It feels like he's cheated the system one last time."I nodded, understanding his perspective. "I get it. "Just then, Christian's phone buzzed. He glanced at it, his expression hardening further. "It's Aaron. News travels fast, I guess."Christian returned. "Bernie, I guess we need to go back," he said firmly. "There's a lot to sort out, and I don't trust anyone else to handle it."I nodded, "Of course. What about Cathy and Taylor? What do we tell them?"Christian considered for a
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 173 Reality
As we stepped into our home, the weight of the day's revelations hung heavy in the air. Christian tossed his keys onto the side table with a sigh, running a hand through his hair – a gesture I'd come to recognize as a sign of his frustration and exhaustion."I still can't believe it," he muttered, shaking his head. "How could Fed have burned through everything so quickly?"I sank onto the couch, my mind still reeling from the meeting with the lawyers. The inventory of Fed's estate had been a shock to us all. Instead of the vast wealth we'd expected, we'd found a mountain of debt and barely any savings. It was as if the Fed we thought we knew had been nothing but an illusion, a carefully crafted façade hiding a life of financial ruin."I don't know," I replied softly. "It's like he was living in a completely different reality than the one we thought we knew."Christian joined me on the couch, his body tense with unresolved anger. "He was always good at projecting an image. I guess we n
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 174 Cat N Taylor!
BerniceI couldn't help but smile as I watched Taylor fidget nervously with his tie for the umpteenth time. We were sitting in a quaint Parisian café, waiting for Cathy to arrive. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, and I felt like I was part of some elaborate secret mission."Taylor, relax," I said, reaching across the table to still his hands. "You're going to wear a hole in that tie if you keep this up."He let out a shaky laugh. "Is it that obvious?"I raised an eyebrow. "Only to everyone within a five-mile radius."Taylor groaned, dropping his head into his hands. "I don't know if I can do this, Bernie. What if-""Hey," I interrupted, my voice gentle but firm. "This is Cathy we're talking about. The one who's carrying your child. Trust me, she's not going to say no."He looked up at me, his eyes wide with a vulnerability I'd never seen in the usually composed lawyer. "But that's just it, Bernie. What if she thinks I'm only proposing because of the baby? Or because of th
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 175 Cool Godmother
BerniceThe soft cooing of Hope filled our Parisian hotel suite as I gently rocked her in my arms. At one month old, she was already showing signs of Christian's charm and my determination – a combination that both thrilled and terrified me."Can you believe it's been a month already?" I murmured to Christian, who was busy setting up for the small celebration we'd planned.He paused, a tender smile playing on his lips as he looked at us. "Sometimes it feels like she's always been here, and other times I can't believe how quickly she's growing."A knock at the door interrupted our moment of parental awe. "That'll be Cathy and Taylor," Christian said, moving to answer it.Sure enough, our friends burst into the room, Cathy leading the charge with her usual exuberance. "Where's my goddaughter?" she exclaimed, making a beeline for Hope and me.I laughed, carefully transferring Hope into Cathy's eager arms. "Easy there, Godmother. Remember, she's not a football."Taylor followed behind, lo
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 176 Hurricane In-Laws
BerniceThe next few days passed in a whirlwind of activity. Between caring for Hope, helping Cathy and Taylor with their impromptu wedding plans (because, of course, Cathy had managed to convince Taylor in record time), and preparing for the arrival of our extended families, I barely had a moment to catch my breath.It was on a sunny Tuesday morning that the calm of our Parisian getaway was shattered by the arrival of Hurricane In-Laws."Bernice, darling!" Cathy's mother, Vivian, swept into our hotel suite in a cloud of Chanel No. 5 and barely contained nervous energy. "Where's my grandbaby? I simply must see her!"Before I could respond, Taylor's father, Richard, a stern-looking man with a perpetual frown, stepped in behind her. "Now, Vivian, remember what we discussed. The baby needs her rest. We can't just barge in and—""Oh, pish posh," Vivian waved him off, already making her way towards Hope's bassinet. "Babies love attention. Isn't that right, my precious little croissant?"I
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 177 Good Things Come in Pairs
BerniceFor a moment, I was too stunned to speak. Melissa, my once-bitter, revenge-driven sister, was standing before me with a genuine smile and a man who looked at her like she hung the moon.Christian, ever the gracious host, recovered first. "It's wonderful to meet you, Alex. Please, come in. We were just discussing wedding plans."As Melissa and Alex entered the room, I finally found my voice. "Missy," I said, pulling her into a hug. "I'm so glad you're here. And it's lovely to meet you, Alex."Alex smiled warmly, shaking my hand. "The pleasure's all mine. Melissa's told me so much about you all. I feel like I know you already."As introductions were made and the room rearranged to accommodate our new guests, I couldn't help but marvel at the change in Melissa. Gone was the haunted look in her eyes, replaced by a quiet contentment that made my heart swell with happiness for her."So, Alex," Cathy piped up, never one to let a moment of potential gossip pass by, "how did you and Me
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 178 A Parisian Fairytale
BerniceThe morning of Cathy and Taylor's wedding dawned bright and clear, the Parisian sky a perfect shade of blue that seemed tailor-made for the occasion. I stood at the window of our hotel suite, cradling Hope in my arms as I watched the city come to life below us. The streets were already buzzing with activity, but there was a magic in the air today, a sense of anticipation that made everything seem just a little bit brighter."Are you ready for this?" Christian's voice came from behind me, warm and amused. I turned to see him adjusting his tie in the mirror, looking devastatingly handsome in his tailored suit."As ready as I'll ever be," I replied with a smile. "Though I'm not sure anyone can truly be prepared for a Cathy Jones wedding extravaganza."Christian chuckled, coming over to press a kiss to my forehead and then to Hope's downy head. "True. But that's half the fun, isn't it?"Before I could respond, there was a frantic knocking at our door. Christian went to answer it,
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 179 Newlywed
BerniceEverybody hold their breath, seeing Cathy and Taylor exchanged rings. I caught Christian's eye across the altar. He smiled at me, mouthing 'I love you,' and I felt my heart swell with happiness for my friends and gratitude for my own love story.Finally, the officiant pronounced them husband and wife, and Taylor pulled Cathy into a kiss that had the entire church erupting in cheers and applause. As they made their way back down the aisle, showered in rose petals and well-wishes, I couldn't help but feel that we were witnessing the start of something truly special.The reception was held at a stunning château just outside the city, its sprawling gardens and elegant ballroom providing the perfect setting for Cathy's vision of a Parisian fairytale. As the maid of honor, I had the task of giving a toast, a responsibility that both excited and terrified me.As I stood up, tapping my glass to get everyone's attention, I felt a moment of panic. But then I caught Cathy's eye, saw her
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Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Epilogue
BerniceThe gentle sea breeze ruffled my hair as I stood on the balcony of our Hamptons beach house, watching the sun dip below the horizon. Ten years had passed since that first charity gala, a decade filled with more love, laughter, and fulfillment than I could have ever imagined."Penny for your thoughts?" Christian's voice came from behind me, as familiar and comforting as ever.I turned, smiling as he handed me a glass of wine. "Just reflecting. It's hard to believe it's been ten years."Christian nodded, leaning against the railing beside me. "Ten amazing years. And you know what? I have a feeling the best is still to come."As if on cue, the sound of children's laughter floated up from the beach below. I looked down to see Hope, now fourteen, chasing her younger siblings, seven-year-old Ethan and five-year-old Olivia, through the surf. Melissa and Alex's twins, eight-year-old Sophie and Lucas, were building an elaborate sandcastle nearby."Should we call them in for dinner?" I
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 196 A Night of Stars and Hope
BerniceThe grand ballroom of the Plaza Hotel buzzed with excitement as New York's elite mingled, their designer gowns and tuxedos glittering under the chandeliers. I smoothed down the front of my own gown - a midnight blue creation that Cathy had insisted I wear - and scanned the room, making sure everything was in place for our charity gala."Relax, Bernie," Christian murmured in my ear, his hand warm on the small of my back. "Everything looks perfect."I turned to him, drinking in the sight of him in his tuxedo. Even after all these years, he still took my breath away. "I know, I know. I just want tonight to be perfect. We've worked so hard on this."Christian smiled, pressing a quick kiss to my temple. "It will be perfect. The Edward Hamilton Foundation's first major fundraiser - how could it be anything but?"I nodded, taking a deep breath to calm my nerves. We had spent months planning this gala, bringing together all our friends and family to support the foundation's mission of
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 195 Love Blooms Anew
BerniceThe soft spring breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers through Central Park as I watched Melissa and Alex stroll hand in hand ahead of me. Christian walked beside me, pushing Hope's stroller as our daughter babbled happily, pointing at the colorful tulips lining the path."They look happy," I murmured to Christian, nodding towards Melissa and Alex.Christian smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "They do. It's nice to see Melissa like this, isn't it? So carefree and content."I nodded, feeling a warmth spread through my chest. After everything Melissa had been through, seeing her find happiness with Alex felt like a small miracle.As we approached the Bethesda Fountain, I noticed Alex becoming increasingly fidgety. He kept reaching into his pocket, his face a mix of nervousness and excitement. I nudged Christian, raising an eyebrow in silent question. He nodded, a knowing smile playing on his lips."You knew, didn't you?" I whispered accusingly.Christian shrugged,
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 194 Cathy was filing for divorce!
BerniceThe shrill ring of my phone pierced through the peaceful silence of our bedroom at an ungodly hour. I fumbled for it, nearly knocking over the lamp in my sleep-addled state."Hello?" I mumbled, squinting at the too-bright screen."BERNICE!" Cathy's voice exploded through the speaker, causing me to jerk the phone away from my ear. "I need you! It's an emergency! "I sat up, instantly alert. "Cathy? What's wrong? Is Lily okay?""Lily? Oh, she's fine. Sleeping like an angel, the little traitor," Cathy huffed. "No, it's much worse. I'm filing for divorce!"I blinked, trying to process this information. "Divorce?! Cathy, what are you talking about?""I'm leaving Taylor!" she wailed dramatically. "I can't take it anymore, Bernie. He's driving me insane! Do you know what he did?""What did he do?" I asked cautiously, already suspecting this was going to be something ridiculous."He left his socks on the floor. AGAIN!" Cathy's voice rose to a pitch that I'm sure only dogs could hear.
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 193 A Night to Remember
BerniceThe familiar New York skyline greeted us as our car wound its way through the city streets. After the rugged beauty of Scotland, the urban landscape felt both jarring and comforting. Hope was fast asleep in her car seat, her new stuffed highland cow clutched tightly to her chest."Home sweet home," Christian murmured, his hand finding mine in the space between us.As we pulled up to our building, I saw the doorman, George, step forward to help with our luggage. His familiar face broke into a warm smile as he saw us."Welcome back, Mr. and Mrs. Miller," he said, opening the car door. "How was your trip?""Wonderful, George, thank you," Christian replied, carefully lifting the still-sleeping Hope from her car seat. "But it's good to be home."I followed them into the building, my mind already racing with all the things we needed to do. Unpack, sort through mail, check in with work... The list seemed endless.As we entered our apartment, the silence enveloped us. After the bustle
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 192 A Journey to Edinburgh
BerniceThe early morning sun streamed through the windows of our Paris apartment, casting a golden glow over the scattered suitcases and travel documents strewn across the bed. I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my blouse and taking a deep breath. Today was the day we'd been planning for weeks - our family trip to Scotland, to Christian's ancestral home."Mama! Mama!" Hope's excited voice preceded her as she toddled into the room, her little arms outstretched. I scooped her up, pressing a kiss to her chubby cheek."Are you ready for our big adventure, sweetheart?" I asked, smoothing down her unruly curls.Hope nodded enthusiastically. "See sheep!" she declared, her face lighting up with joy.I laughed, remembering the picture books of Scotland we'd been reading to her. "That's right, we're going to see lots of sheep. And castles, and lochs, and maybe even a highland cow or two."Christian appeared in the doorway, looking handsome in a casual sweater and jeans. The pendant I'd
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 191 Remembrance
BerniceThe soft glow of my desk lamp cast shadows across the scattered sketches and gemstones before me. It was well past midnight, but sleep eluded me. I was searching for a way to help Christian through his mourning.I picked up a rough sapphire, turning it over in my palm. Its deep blue reminded me of Edward's eyes, always twinkling with mischief and kindness. An idea began to form in my mind, a way to capture a piece of Edward's spirit in something tangible that Christian could carry with him.With renewed energy, I began to sketch. The design took shape under my pencil - a simple yet elegant pendant. A teardrop-shaped sapphire, surrounded by a delicate filigree of white gold, designed to look like the intertwining branches of a family tree. At the base of the pendant, almost hidden within the metalwork, I planned to engrave Edward's initials and the coordinates of his favorite spot in Paris - a bench in the Jardin des Tuileries where he used to take Christian as a boy.As the fi
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 190 A Final Farewell
BerniceIt was a moment of pure magic, tinged with the bittersweet knowledge that it might be one of Edward's last.The night stretched on, marked by Edward's labored breathing and occasional coughs. His skin had taken on a grayish pallor, and his cheeks seemed more sunken than ever. Every so often, his eyes would flutter open, unfocused and glassy, before closing again.Dr. Fournier entered the room for what felt like the hundredth time that night. He checked Edward's vitals with practiced efficiency, his brow furrowing as he noted the dropping blood pressure and weakening pulse. "We've increased his morphine dosage," he murmured to Christian. "He shouldn't be in any pain now."Edward's fingers twitched sporadically against the bedsheet, and his breathing became more irregular - sometimes rapid and shallow, then pausing for long, terrifying moments before resuming. The oxygen mask fogged rhythmically with each exhale, a visual reminder of his continuing fight.As dawn approached, Edw
Married To My Ex Husband's Billionaire Brother Chapter 189 The End of His Life
BerniceChristian rushed in, followed closely by Dr. Fournier. For the next few minutes, the room was a flurry of activity as the doctor checked Edward's vitals and responses.Slowly, miraculously, Edward's eyes fluttered open. They were unfocused at first, but then they found Christian's face."Chris... Christian," he rasped, his voice barely audible around the breathing tube.Christian's face broke into a smile, tears streaming down his cheeks. "I'm here, Grandfather. I'm right here."Dr. Fournier quickly removed the breathing tube, replacing it with an oxygen mask. "Mr. Hamilton," he said, his voice gentle but firm. "Try not to speak too much. You've been through quite an ordeal."Edward nodded weakly, his eyes never leaving Christian's face. He lifted a shaky hand, which Christian immediately grasped."I'm sorry," Edward whispered. "I'm so sorry."Christian frowned, confused. "Sorry? Grandfather, you have nothing to be sorry for. You're going to be okay. You're going to get better
