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Secret Billionaire Divorcee Chapter 129
Adrian’sPoint of ViewI keepmy eyes on Caroline noticing every little thing—her fingers tap on her coffeecup's edge, her lips squeeze together as she looks down at the table. Shehasn't touched her drink or looked up since we sat. Her mind wanders far fromhere, from me.I knowwhere it goes.Herdad.Asubject she stays away from. A hurt that never got better just covered up overtime. Their relationship always stood on shaky ground built on weak foundationsof letdowns and unfulfilled hopes. Because that is how her dad make her feel.Andnow, I'm trying to fix it.Notbecause I think she needs her father back in her life. But because I want herto see that without me, she wouldn't even have the choice.I sitback in my chair drumming my fingers on the smooth wood of the café table. Thespace between us feels heavy with things we don't say, but I keep quiet for awhile. I know that the more time she spends thinking the more she'll start todoubt herself.Then,at last, I talk. My
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Caroline’sPoint of ViewWearrive at the restaurant with my heart still feeling hesitant and unsure. I amnot sure if I am ready to face him, after all the the she makes me feel I amnot enough and I can’t make it through. I sit acrossfrom my dad, and the silence between us feels heavier than I thought it would.The restaurant is quiet. We hear soft clinks of silverware and hushed talksfrom other tables, but to me, it feels like I can't breathe.Wehaven't eaten together in a long time—maybe too long.Helooks at me with his usual analytical stare, which always gives me the feelingof being assessed rather than just observed. Time hasn't mellowed him. Hispresence continues to command attention when he walks into a room. Yet rightnow, with nobody else around, he seems almost exposed. Almost."Whereis your son? Why haven't you allowed me to meet my grandson?" His tone issteady, but it has a sharpness that tells me this isn't mere interest—it's acharge.I letout a breath and pu
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Knoxx’s Point of View“Knoxx, please!”Dolly’s voice is like nails on a chalkboard, an irritating sound that refuses to fade no matter how much I try to tune it out.She’s been glued to my side all morning, nagging about something—her doctor’s appointment, the baby, how I haven’t been spending enough time with her. I barely absorb half of what she’s saying. My patience is already worn thin, stretched taut like a rubber band on the verge of snapping.“Knoxx, are you even listening to me?” Her voice pitches higher, demanding my attention. Her manicured nails dig into the sleeve of my suit jacket, trying to physically anchor me in place.I exhale sharply and pry her fingers off me. “I’m busy, Dolly,” I mutter, barely hiding the exhaustion in my tone.She crosses her arms, pouting like a child who didn’t get their way. “You’re always busy,” she complains, her lower lip jutted out. “You barely talk to me anymore. You don’t even—”I don’t let her finish. I’ve had enough. I need an escape. M
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Caroline’s Point of ViewKnoxx’s words hit me like a slap to the face, sharp and uncalled for, laced with that familiar condescension that used to chip away at me piece by piece. After all these years, I thought if I heard those kinds of words again from him, I won’t be hurt anymore. However, emotions can’t just be controlled.Like from the past, they still burn me. Nonetheless, I don’t flinch.Instead, I feel something shift inside me—something both calm and furious, measured yet burning.The three-second theory.First second—I see him, and against my will, something stirs. A memory of the past, of what once was. A flicker of something that I used to hold close, something that still, even now, wants to reach out.Second second—I remember. I remember the hurt, the betrayal, the way he discarded me like I was nothing. I remember all the nights I spent questioning myself, doubting my worth, waiting for him to choose me only to realize I was never truly an option.Third second—the warmth
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Caroline’s Point of ViewAs we step out of the restaurant, the cold evening air rushes against my skin, cooling the lingering heat of confrontation still thrumming inside me. My father walks beside me, his posture relaxed, but I know him well enough to see that his mind is busy dissecting everything that just happened.I glance up at him, wondering what he’s thinking, but before I can ask, he beats me to it.“So,” he starts, adjusting the cuff of his suit, his tone deceptively light, “Knoxx still doesn’t know who you are, does he?”His words make me pause, my fingers tightening slightly around the small clutch in my hand.I know what he’s implying. Knoxx still thinks I was just some gold-digging woman who moved on to an older, wealthier man. He has no idea that the “old man” I was dining with tonight was actually my father.And honestly? I don’t care to correct him.“Let him misunderstand,” I say with a casual shrug, as if it doesn’t matter.My father narrows his eyes slightly, studyi
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Knoxx's Point of ViewI grip the edge of the table so tightly my knuckles turn white. My jaw is clenched, teeth grinding together as I replay what just happened over and over in my head, like a sick joke the universe is forcing me to relive.Caroline.Walking away.On another man's arm.I suck in a breath, forcing the air into my lungs like doing so may somehow steady me, may cool the onslaught of fire spreading through my chest. But it does nothing.Instead, the anger ignites hotter, twisting tightly in my belly like a live wire sparked, prepared to combust. There’s disbelief sewn into it, jagged and bitter, feeding the anger creeping its way up my throat.My pulse pounding against my temples, my fingers itching to do something—lash out, demand answers, shake some fucking sense into her?How dare she?How dare she sitting there, looking all effortlessly beautiful and unbothered, while I here barely keeping myself put together? How dare she pretend that I never meant anything, that th
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Caroline’s Point of ViewI have made it to the day of the competition.My stomach knots with anticipation, my insides buzzing like a live wire. I’ve been preparing months for this, pouring every last bit of my time, energy, and creativity into getting my designs just right. Today isn’t merely a competition — it’s a declaration. It’s my chance to prove myself, to make a name that isn’t attached to Knoxx Wayne.I take a deep breath, flattening my hands on my dress to rid it of imaginary wrinkles. My nerves weigh heavily on my chest, but I ignore that and carry on. I’ve come way too far to doubt myself at this point.To my side, Liam swings his tiny backpack over his shoulders and fixes a fierce look on his small face. He seems excited, but I sense the tension in the way his fingers grip the straps. I squat in front of him, brushing a stray curl from his forehead.“You ready, baby?” I ask gently.He nods, his bright eyes shining. “Yeah! But, Mommy, do you think I can bring my toy car? It
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Caroline's Point of ViewWithout Adrian here, I'd struggle to keep it together.I keep seeing Liam's white face hearing his faint voice saying he didn't want me to skip this for him. I feel so guilty, but Adrian's taking care of things letting me do what I need to. He calmed me down. He said he'd call if Liam got worse. I believe him.That trust is the only thing stopping me from bolting back to the car and quitting this contest right now. I keep going reminding myself why I showed up.This contest isn’t just about showcasing my skills—it’s about reclaiming my dignity. The last time I stood before a panel of judges, I wasn’t just overlooked—I was humiliated. My work was dismissed, my talent questioned, and the whispers that followed me out of the venue still linger in my memory like a stain I can’t scrub off. They laughed. They doubted me. And worst of all, the people I had trusted, the ones I believed would stand by my side, betrayed me without hesitation.That kind of failure doesn’
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Knoxx’s Point of ViewWhat… just happened?One second, I’m watching Caroline stand on that stage, victorious, glowing under the ballroom lights as she accepts her trophy. My chest tightens at the sight—it should be me standing beside her. I should be the one sharing this moment with her. But before I can even begin to process the sharp pang of loss, my entire world tilts.Because then—I see him.Adrian.With his arms wrapped around her.Pulling her in—too close.My jaw tightens, my fingers clenching at my sides as a slow, seething heat begins to burn through my veins.And then, like a goddamn dagger to the gut—He presses his lips to her.Not fully. Not directly on her lips. But on the corner of her mouth—an intimacy so deliberate, so possessive, that my breath locks in my throat.A claim.The bastard kissed my wife.My head pounds, my entire body locking up as my gaze snaps to Caroline, waiting—needing—to see her reaction.Push him away, I tell her in my mind. Shove him. Slap him. D
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Caroline's POVWhat... just happened?The ballroom's atmosphere changes so fast, I feel transported to a different world. Moments ago, everyone watched me. The announcer named me the winner, and applause, cheers, and praise for my work filled the room. But now—now it all slips away taken from me before I can understand it.The whispers start as a tiny ripple, a gentle wave of bewilderment spreads through the crowd. But then—The movement starts.People step back making a space in the room's center, creating an unplanned stage.And there, in the heart of it all—Down on one knee.Kneeling.Her hands shake, but her face shows a gentle planned smile, the image of love. In her hand, a ring sparkles under the bright ballroom lights.And she's offering it—To Knoxx.A nasty churning feeling grips my gut, my heartbeat stopping for a quick still second.What's she up to?But then, I get it.Of course I do.Because she is Dolly.Dolly, the one born to grab the limelight, to snatch what's not h
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Dolly's Point of ViewI can't breathe.The world around me seems to collapse, the walls of this grand venue push in from all sides. My ears ring, the sounds of the room fade to a dull hum, but one voice—one name—cuts through everything like a sharp unforgiving blade."The first-place winner is… Caroline Hill!"No.No.No.The room explodes into loud applause. A deafening, spirit-crushing sound. People stand up, clap cheer celebrate her.My body won't move. My heart pounds against my ribs, a fierce uneven beat that hurts my chest.This can't be true. It's impossible.Caroline? Caroline came out on top?My gut twists. Acid rises in my throat as I try to grasp the words that just broke my world. I breathe fast and shallow. My sight gets fuzzy as it sinks in—I didn't win.I didn't win.No.Why? Why?!I put in too much work for this. I gave up too much. My designs had no flaws—they were perfect. They told a tale sparked feelings, showed what love is!Caroline's work?It was just a dull de
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Caroline's Point of View“The winner of this competition is…”The host stops drawing out the moment until it's ready to snap, building the tension so high that it seems like everyone in the ballroom is holding their breath together. The suspense is heavy, overwhelming, with nervous energy buzzing through the room.I hear clothes rustling as people move in their chairs, glasses tinkling far off, and guests talking to each other. Every person here waits, braces themselves, their eyes glued to the stage.My heart beats so loud it drowns out all other sounds.I grip the delicate stem of my champagne glass with stiff fingers, my knuckles turning white from the pressure. My body stays rigid caught between anticipation and doubt.This is it.This is the moment that changes everything.Across the room, my gaze briefly flickers to Dolly. She remains motionless. Her frame seems tense almost frozen, her polished nails sinking into the tablecloth. Her eyes sharp and vigilant, stay fixed on the ho
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Dolly’s Point of ViewI can’t believe it.Even after all these years, there are still people so blind, so utterly clueless, that they still call her Mrs. Wayne.And the worst part?Knoxx doesn’t correct them.Not a single word. Not even a flicker of disagreement. He just stands there, letting them believe it, as if she still holds that title.As if she still matters.My fingers tighten around my champagne glass, the delicate stem pressing into my palm like a warning. Steady yourself, Dolly. Don’t let them see.But inside, I’m seething.I remember back in the United States, when people would mistakenly call me Mrs. Wayne. It happened more times than I could count. At dinners, in business meetings, even at charity events where we were seen together as a family.And every time, Knoxx would shake his head, his voice cool and firm as he corrected them.“We’re not married,” he’d say, almost indifferent. “She still has her own name.”That moment replays in my mind like a slap across the face
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Caroline’s Point of ViewThe cheers for the third-place winner quiet down to a low buzz mixing with the crowd's chatter and the sound of glasses tapping. The young woman on stage gives a small bow, her face red as she grips her award , afraid it might fall from her hands.I observe her noticing how her eyes jump around and how she keeps moving her feet as if she's still in disbelief about what's happening.She’s young. Maybe early twenties. Her design was good—not groundbreaking, not extraordinary—but there was potential. A lot of potential.A small pang of nostalgia grips me. I remember what it felt like to be her. To be young, to be filled with ambition, to want so badly to make a name for yourself in an industry that only respects experience. I know that hunger. I was that hunger.I exhale slowly, lifting my glass slightly in her direction before taking a sip.“She’s got talent,” I murmur, more to myself than anyone else. “Just needs experience.”Beside me, Penelope hums, tilting h
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Caroline's Point of ViewThe museum buzzes with anticipation, an undercurrent of energy that I can feel thrumming in my bones. Voices blend into a low hum, whispers rippling through the crowd as people shift, adjusting their positions for a better view of the stage. Some reporters are already clutching their notepads and adjusting their cameras, eager to capture the final moments of the competition.But my focus isn’t on them.Because across the room, in the farthest corner, stands Adrian.And he’s holding Liam’s hand.My breath catches in my throat.Liam, small and fidgeting with barely contained excitement, is tugging slightly at Adrian’s arm, his little mouth moving quickly—probably asking questions about what’s happening. Adrian listens, nodding in that calm, patient way of his, but his eyes flick up.To me.Then, as if making a silent decision, Adrian bends down and effortlessly lifts Liam onto his shoulders.I inhale sharply, my fingers curling slightly against my dress.It’s su
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Caroline’s Point of ViewDolly’s voice is like nails on a chalkboard—grating and sickly sweet.“Of course, that would be me.”She steps into view like she owns the room, her heels clicking against the marble floor with a deliberate kind of grace. Fake grace. The kind that screams ‘look at me, I belong here,’ when in reality, she’s always been a second choice, a shadow chasing after something that was never meant to be hers.Her eyes shine with triumph, but I see past the glittering facade. It’s not confidence. It’s desperation. A hunger to prove—to herself, to me, to everyone—that she has won. That she has him.And yet, the way she moves, the way she clings, it’s all too telling.She boldly slips her arm through Knoxx’s, her fingers curling around his bicep like she’s afraid he’ll slip away if she doesn’t hold on tight enough. And maybe, deep down, she knows the truth.That he isn’t hers. Not really. Not fully.But that doesn’t stop her.Her touch is deliberate, a statement. A patheti
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Caroline's Point of ViewKnoxx holds my arm tight—steady, unmoving—but not rough. I feel no pain or force yet his grip weighs on me like a heavy blanket. I want to pull away, to put some distance between us, but my throbbing ankle reminds me how weak I am right now. The last thing I need is to create a fuss during check-in with him around.His mere presence feels like it's crushing me pushing me to react. But I refuse to give him that satisfaction."Why are you running away after seeing me?" His voice stays quiet but cuts like a knife. Something in it I can't figure out makes my heart skip even though I try to ignore him.I tense up looking ahead. "I wasn't running."His hand doesn't squeeze tighter, but his fingers move a bit, like he's testing how true my words are. His eyes scan me sizing me up."Really?" He sounds doubtful almost like he finds
