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050: Respect for the dead
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REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 051: You're a monster
"I'm here to pay my respects to Alexander Fraser." Iris said in a coy tone, almost childlike."I would have thought you were some sort of entertainment, I'm stuck with either a stripper or a clown. You're probably both." Derek said as Iris stood frozen in shock.She looked around, nobody wanting to step in to defend her. Not even Ivan."Why—why are you being so vulgar?" Iris asked, her childish tone quivering, as if she was going to cry."When you humiliated Autumn just now, you didn't seem to care if she was hurt. How does it feel? How does it feel knowing your crappy antics doesn't work on everyone." Derek said as Iris face fell downward. The room looked like it was going to devour her, so she did the only sensible thing.She ran. Sobbing heavily on her way out. With she out of the picture, Ivan finally grew a pair of balls and walked up to his uncle."She made a mistake, you didn't have to make her cry." Ivan muttered in disappointment. Derek could really care less, if his nephew h
Last Updated : 2024-10-29REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 052: Corrections
Ivan had never been close with his father. In fact, for years, he struggled to even accept that Maverick was his father at all. His world had shattered the day Derek, his uncle, had handed his mother a set of divorce papers alongside a paternity test revealing the affair. That moment marked the beginning of years of public humiliation. The scandal had rocked their family, with the media and society eager to latch onto every detail. Ivan's legitimacy was questioned, and whispers of "bastard" followed him wherever he went. His mother became a target for gossip, bullied and shamed for her indiscretion. D.O.N Corps, their family business, teetered on the brink of collapse, almost brought to ruin by the scandal. But Maverick, cunning and ruthless, had stepped in. While Derek had disappeared from the public eye, Maverick had confronted the fire head-on. He silenced the mockery, wrestled control of a significant portion of the company from his brother, and rebuilt the empire. Soon, people f
Last Updated : 2024-10-29REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 053: Assets and Liability
Ivan's face went pale, his eyes retreating to the table as if avoiding his father's gaze would somehow make him disappear entirely. He couldn’t bear to meet Maverick’s eyes, the shame and unease gnawing at him.Maverick, however, resumed his work as if nothing had happened, completely dismissing Ivan's presence and his outburst. The dismissal left Ivan feeling lost, confused, and distorted, as though his emotions were being disregarded altogether."If that's all you have to say, you can leave," Maverick stated coldly, not bothering to look up.But Ivan didn’t move. He remained seated, frozen in place."What is it, boy? What else do you have to say?" Maverick hissed in annoyance, finally pausing his work. For the first time in years, he gave Ivan his full attention, his gaze sharp and piercing.It was almost unsettling to have Maverick's undivided focus, something that had been absent for most of Ivan’s life."Why did you convince her to get an abortion?" Ivan’s voice was flat, drained
Last Updated : 2024-10-29REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 054: I'm going to stab her
Autumn lay on the couch, her eyes fixed on the ceiling, one hand resting on her stomach. For an apartment complex, it was larger than she had expected.The sound of running water broke through her thoughts, and she remembered that Charlie had been in the shower. Her eyes flicked to the clock—20 minutes had passed. She had no idea how long she had been zoning out.Sitting up as the water stopped, Autumn began fiddling with her fingers. Charlie soon emerged from the bathroom, wrapped in a towel around her chest, another towel draped over her head."Don’t you think it was careless telling Ivan you aborted the child? What if he tried to hurt you?" Charlie's voice was sharp with concern, but Autumn remained unfazed, which only seemed to worry Charlie more."He didn’t, and I’m fine," Autumn replied calmly, while Charlie raised an eyebrow in disbelief."Aren’t you supposed to be at work, by the way?" Charlie pressed, her tone still anxious."Derek gave me a week off. He said my body needed r
Last Updated : 2024-10-29REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 055: Fired
You could see the murder in Autumn's eyes, the pain evident in her gaze as she gripped the blade by her side, advancing toward Iris. Ivan looked around, frustration etched on his face as the maids stood by, mere onlookers instead of stepping in to diffuse the situation."Stop her, you imbeciles!" Ivan barked at the maids, who hesitantly inched toward Autumn. Sensing the shift, Autumn lunged at Iris, who immediately began coughing violently, her eyes widening in shock. Iris let out a loud sigh, followed by frantic, desperate gasps.Autumn dropped the knife, a satisfied smile curling on her lips. Her eyes shifted to Ivan. "You both are pathetic," she muttered, glancing down at her outfit, now stained with sweat. She took a deep breath, her gasps uneven, and walked out. Iris clung to Ivan, tears streaming down her face.As Autumn reached the doorway, her silhouette framed in the entrance, a hand suddenly grabbed her wrist, stopping her in her tracks. She paused, turning slowly to face
Last Updated : 2024-10-29REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 056: Conversation
Autumn's phone vibrated in her pocket, and her hand immediately reached for the familiar shape of her device. Her eyes flicked down to the screen, reading the message from Charlie.The news will be leaked by the end of the day.A spark of anticipation ignited in Autumn's chest. She had been the one to set the plan in motion, but knowing it was all falling into place was nerve-wracking. Her heart raced as she absorbed the weight of her decision.Just as she started to process the message, she felt a light tap on her shoulder. She looked up to find a maid standing close, her expression serious."Miss, Master Derek wishes to see you at once," the maid said. Autumn's brows furrowed as she stared at the maid, searching for any sign that this was one of Iris’s pranks. But the maid’s face remained sincere, her tone unwavering."Come again?" Ivan's voice cut through the tension. He had overheard, and the mention of his uncle’s name seemed to catch his attention. The maid flinched slightly, av
Last Updated : 2024-10-29REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 057: Madam secretary
Autumn barely made it in time, her chest rising and falling rapidly as she gasped for breath at the entrance of the boardroom. She composed herself quickly, feeling the weight of every gaze upon her. Straightening her posture, she forced a confident smile onto her face and walked over to Derek, setting the steaming cup of coffee down in front of him with care before taking the seat beside him.As she settled in, the conversations in the room resumed, and she could feel the eyes of the room shifting back to their original focus. However, she couldn’t ignore the whispers that floated through the air, each one louder than the next in her ears."She’s Ivan Ashton’s wife, alright.""She’s not bad looking, either.""How did they manage to get Derek Ashton to attend an in-person meeting?"The murmurs filled the room like a low hum until Derek cleared his throat with a firm cough, capturing everyone’s attention."Let’s begin, everyone," Derek announced, his hand resting on the desk. The room
Last Updated : 2024-10-29REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 058: Discrepancy
"Uncle, she’s just a secretary. I think Iris’s idea is better. Autumn probably doesn’t even understand what we’re discussing," Ivan interjected dismissively. Derek’s gaze shifted sharply to his nephew, his expression unyielding."Then I hope, when the company loses money, you’ll be taking full responsibility for that decision," Autumn replied, her voice cool as Ivan’s face darkened into a scowl."How does the company lose money by proceeding with the lawsuit?" Ivan shot back, clearly annoyed."It’s been three months. Yes, NDA Pharmaceuticals blatantly copied our ad campaign, but so did several other companies. If we had acted sooner, we might have profited from the lawsuit. But now, it appears we set a trend, and others are following suit. According to my research, we haven’t actually lost any money. It looks more like a cover-up," Autumn explained, her gaze unwavering. Ivan’s brow furrowed as confusion and irritation mixed on his face."What are you even saying?" Ivan demanded, and t
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Autumn froze at Derek's question. Her mind raced for an answer, but nothing coherent came to her. "We should take this inside, Autumn," Ethan suggested gently, watching the tension in her posture. Autumn shook her head, her resolve hardening. "No. Derek needs to hear this," she muttered with quiet determination, glancing at Derek, whose concerned gaze lingered on her. His expression wavered, confused and uneasy. "If I tell you the truth, Derek," Autumn began hesitantly, her voice low but steady, "you might hate me. Or worse, you'll think I'm crazy." Derek stepped closer, his brow furrowed deeply. "Will the truth make me hate you?" Autumn hesitated, uncertainty flickering in her eyes before her expression turned cold. "That depends on you," she replied flatly. Derek took a steadying breath, the weight of her words settling uncomfortably in his chest. "So... who’s back?" "Charlie Fraser," she answered bluntly. Derek blinked, his brows knitting together. "The Charlie Fras
REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 093: Who's back
Derek took the manual from Autumn, carefully examining the safety latch instructions. Without hesitation, he began rolling up his sleeves. Then, in one smooth motion, he folded his shirt and placed it neatly on a nearby chair. Autumn coughed awkwardly, her gaze darting to the far end of the room. Heat crept up her neck as she felt her face flush. She quickly backed away, giving him space. “I’m going to make lunch,” she mumbled, fleeing before Derek could reply. As she entered the kitchen, her heart pounded in her chest. She leaned on the counter, trying to calm herself. “He’s just here to help with the crib. Get a hold of yourself, Autumn,” she muttered under her breath. Determined to distract herself, she busied herself preparing lunch. Soon, the kitchen filled with the warm aroma of broth. Humming softly, Autumn ladled the soup into two bowls, placing them on a tray. A small frown crossed her face as she glanced at the portions. Will this be enough? she wondered, recalli
REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 092: Maternity Leave
D.O.N Corps felt as if Derek had never left. Although his memories were gone, Derek returned as the ruthless CEO everyone knew and feared. The moment his presence graced the scene, indistinct chatter echoed through the halls like ripples in water. On his first day back, he wasted no time, calling back-to-back board meetings. Yet, to his surprise, the company wasn’t in disarray. Every issue he planned to address had already been resolved—Autumn had taken care of it all. For once, there was little for him to do. This unusual reprieve left the employees of D.O.N Corps grateful to Autumn, despite the grueling meetings she had subjected them to in his absence. As they filed out of the latest board meeting, whispers of appreciation filled the air. Evette, however, hurried to her office, keen to avoid Derek’s scrutiny. “Miss Evette,” Derek’s voice cut through the chatter. His stride, usually commanding, carried a hint of hesitation. Evette froze, her bag half-slung over her shoulder.
REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 091: Power
Cameras flashed from every corner as Iris dropped to her knees, the sound of the clicking shutters filling the air like a swarm of locusts. She wore a sleek black gown that clung to her curves. A black fascinator perched on her head, its delicate veil casting a shadow across her tear-streaked face, partly obscuring her features but not her pain.The moment she arrived at the police station, the paparazzi had swarmed her, hurling questions like stones about Elliot's arrest. Iris forced her chest to rise and fall dramatically, her breathing labored as her mascara streaked down her cheeks in inky trails. Her trembling hands clutched at the folds of her dress, the fabric twisting under her grip as she knelt on the cold pavement. To any passerby, she looked like a woman shattered by grief, you could as well liken her to a victim.But inside, Iris felt none of that. She felt alive.For once, the people of Havenport were paying attention—not to her, exactly, but to Charlie. And that was cl
REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 090: Don't leave me, not for her
Instead, he turned to Autumn, his features softening slightly. "Are you okay?" he asked gently, concern evident in his voice. Autumn barely acknowledged him, giving a small nod before turning to walk away. But Derek wasn’t done. He grabbed her hand, halting her in her tracks. Behind them, Ben was still ranting, his voice shrill like a barking dog. Derek turned, his glare silencing the man instantly. With a sharp order, he instructed the security to remove Ben. "I’ll handle her," Derek said calmly. The guards nodded, dragging a still-sputtering Ben away. With the commotion gone, Derek turned his attention back to Autumn. His hand still gripped hers as he leered closer, his other hand landing firmly on her shoulder. "Is that the father of the child?" Derek asked, his voice low but laced with an accusatory edge. "Why would you let that old prick knock you up? Were you driven by his wealth and decided to sleep with him?" Autumn’s head snapped toward him, her eyes narrowin
REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 089: He's my Father
"It's just stress. Your baby is still kicking and healthy," the doctor informed Autumn, and the pent-up stress she had been feeling slightly eased. It had been three days since she discovered Iris was still alive and had gotten plastic surgery to look exactly like Charlie. Because of this, Autumn had a growing fear—more of a crisis—that any single person she encountered could be Iris. Even though Iris hadn't caught on that she was aware, Autumn was clearly still in danger, given Iris's alliance with Elliot. "Is it possible for me to travel a month from now?" Autumn asked as the doctor glared at her, judgment in her eyes. "No, you're in your third trimester. Any moment now, you could go into labor," the doctor said, concern written all over her face. "It's urgent. Can't you just write me a doctor's note and pardon me?" Autumn's tone was desperate. "So I can have my license revoked? I think not. You can't even travel until a month or two after giving birth," the doctor said, st
REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 088: Our Alliance
"You've been busy." Elliot's frame leaned against the white tile of the hospital's restroom. Iris was busy fixing her make up, dabbing a pint of gloss across her lips as she pouts her lips. She shrugged satisfied with the glossiness of her plump lips, she had to give it to Charlie for at least being so pretty. She didn't understand why Charlie didn't just seduce Derek from the beginning she was beautiful and now Iris had her face.She turned to Elliot who she finally noticed taking a space in the room."This is the lady's restroom." Iris smudge her index finger across her lips as she tried to set down the rest of her gloss."What are you doing?" Elliot asked, leaned back even more relaxed even though he was more stressed than ever."I'm fixing my make up? What does it look like I'm doing?" Iris said as Elliot groaned, his palm retreats to his face in frustration."You know what I'm talking about Iris. What business do you have with Derek Ashton? Are you reconsidering our alliance?" El
REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 087: Do I need to remember you?
"It's best you don't tell Derek the baby belongs to him." Iris said as Autumn rose from her seat. It's been two weeks since she came disguised as Charlie and Autumn was sick of it. She was now eight months pregnant and was nearing delivery while her supposed babydaddy was coddling up to the two faced bitch that stood before her.Iris uttered the suggestion in the cafeteria and Autumn stood up with her protruding tummy sticking out like a sore thumb. Everyone in the cafeteria, mostly nurses feared she might give birth right at that moment. Autumn sucked in her breath wary of the eyes that summerged her. "And what should I do with his child? Hide it's existence from the father?" Autumn gloated reaching for her paper cup."Abort it." Autumn paused gripping tightly to her cup at the utter mention of abortion. "Excuse me?" Autumn questioned looking avertly at Iris smug face.She was due to delivery and Charlie had the guts to recommend an abortion?"You did it with your first child with
REBIRTH: MY EX HUSBAND WANTS A SECOND CHANCE 086: "Mistake"
"He has amnesia," the doctor said to Autumn, her voice calm but heavy with implication. Autumn bit her lip, her eyes filling with tears until they spilled over, streaming down her cheeks. Evette, who stood beside her, immediately pulled a napkin from her bag and handed it to her friend. Evette couldn't hide her surprise. This was the first time she had ever seen Autumn break down. At work, Autumn was known for her ruthlessness and unyielding demeanor. The sight of her crying now made Evette's chest ache. She must really love Derek, she thought. "How long will this last?" Autumn asked, her voice now firm as she quickly wiped her face. The moment of vulnerability was gone, replaced by her usual composed, no-nonsense expression. The doctor sighed softly. "It could last weeks, months, maybe even years. It depends on his recovery process, Autumn," she explained in a measured, comforting tone. But to Autumn, the words were anything but comforting. Autumn’s brow furrowed in frustration.
