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2025-04-08 10:35:49Elena stood on the open balcony, her arms resting against the cool railing as she gazed at the city lights sprawling beneath her.
The dazzling skyline stretched endlessly, yet her mind was elsewhere.The cool air bit at her skin, sobering her up.Lucas had said he’d be back soon.But it had been over half an hour, and he still hadn’t returned.An unsettling weight pressed against her chest, tight and suffocating.Once bitten, twice shy.Her last marriage had crumbled under the weight of betrayal and infidelity.She had sworn never to let herself fall into that abyss again.Yet, no matter how much she tried to silence the thoughts creeping into her mind, doubt slithered in.She didn’t want to be that wo
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Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Break Up
Every parent wished the best for their child.And Helen was no different.Elena was a good girl, she wouldn’t deny that.But her Lucas was exceptional.He was outstanding in every way.And now, after learning the full extent of his identity as the CEO of Horizon Group, she was even more convinced.Her grandson was destined for greatness.A man like him deserved only the finest things in life, the best of everything.So how could she accept anything less for him?His partner’s presence should elevate him, not drag him into scandal and disgrace.Harold exhaled deeply, his fingers tapping lightly against the armrest.After a moment of silence, he turns to Helen and asks, “Then tell me, what do you suggest we do?”Helen sniffles, dabbing the corner of her eyes with a silk handkerchief.“Naomi is in town,” she says, her voice regaining some strength. “James has already reached out t
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Elena’s gaze flickered to where Naomi held onto him, then back to his face.Her heart clenched, but she forced herself to remain composed.Naomi’s lips curled into a triumphant smile, her chin tilting up ever so slightly as she looked Elena straight in the eye provocatively.“What a coincidence, Elena. We were about to contact you.” Naomi drawled.“Lucas and I are getting married,” she announced, her voice light, as if she were sharing the happiest news. “And we wanted to customize our wedding rings. So, I was hoping you would help us with it. What do you think?”Hearing this, Elena’s heart turned cold.She cast a glance at Lucas, searching for something, anything, in his expression.But he remained impassive, hidden behind those dark sunglasses.Turning back to Naomi, Elena’s voice was calm, distant. “You can contact my assistant for that.”Naomi’s lips c
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-09Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Overreacting
Elena’s fingers curled against the desk as she met Lucas’s gaze.That damn infuriating smirk of his made her want to throw something at him.Preferably the heavy paperweight sitting by her laptop.“We need to talk,” he said, as though nothing had happened.As if he hadn’t walked away, married someone else, and then ended it like it was nothing.Sensing the tension, Zoey cleared her throat. “I remembered I have something to do.”She turned on her heel and slipped out, shutting the door behind her.The room suddenly felt too small and suffocating.Elena turned her back to him and began organizing the documents on her desk. “I have nothing to say to you,” she said without looking at him.Lucas strode over in his long legs.The next moment, he opened his arms and wrapped them around her.Elena stiffened the moment he engulfed her in his embrace.“I’m sorry,&rdquo
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-10Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Give him a chance
“Naomi is a lesbian.”Elena froze.“She likes women,” Lucas continued, his tone flat, almost resigned. “Her family found out about her relationship. They threatened to cut her off, take away everything she built, unless she married me.”Earlier, he didn’t reveal it because it wasn’t his place to talk about other people’s affairs.However, now he realized that he would only dig his own grave if he didn’t come out clean.Elena felt the weight of his words settle in her chest, pressing down like a boulder.Naomi… liked women.And her own family had used that against her.Forced her into a marriage she never wanted.Elena swallowed hard. “So, you married her to protect her.”Lucas nodded. “It was a way out for both of us. And once the deal was done, we ended it. No harm, no foul.”Lucas had played his cards well.Naomi got her inher
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-10Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Never played by the rules
“Because I already knew about his plan.”Elena inhaled sharply.The pen slipped from her fingers, rolling across the desk. “You knew?”Dylan nodded, his gaze steady. “I knew everything.”“You knew… and you didn’t stop him?”Dylan sighed, settling into the chair across from her.His expression held the weight of memories, of conversations she hadn’t been privy to. “Before your breakup, Lucas came to me. He laid everything out—his plan, his reasons, everything.”He was furious at first. But after learning about Lucas’ intentions, he hesitated.To be honest, even he thought Lucas was a little crazy.He has seen men fight for love, but not like this. Not to this extent.But then again, this was Lucas we’re talking about. He never played by the rules.Dylan could still remember that day clearly, the way Lucas had stood before him.Th
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The officiant smiled at the couple before him as he began the vows.“Lucas Evans, do you take Elena Walker to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love her, honor her, and stand by her side through all of life’s joys and challenges, for as long as you both shall live?”Lucas tightened his grip on Elena’s hands, his gaze locked onto hers. “I do. With everything I am and everything I will ever be, I take Elena as my wife. In this life and any life beyond it, I will love, protect, and cherish her.”The officiant then turned to her.“Elena Walker, do you take Lucas Evans to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love him, honor him, and stand by his side through all of life’s joys and challenges, for as long as you both shall live?”Elena swallowed, blinking away the sudden sting in her eyes. “I do. With my heart, my soul, and everything in between, I take Lucas as my husband. No matter what life brings, no ma
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-11Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Wedding gift
Her breath hitched.The room felt stiflingly warm, and her face burned so hot she was sure it was glowing.Feeling overwhelmed, Vanessa’s eyes flickered past Louis instinctively, landing on Elena.Their eyes met, and Elena nodded with a smile.Vanessa swallowed hard.Betrayal.Her gaze snapped back to Louis, who, unlike usual, wasn’t teasing or smug.He was just there, watching her patiently, bouquet still extended toward her.For once, he wasn’t forcing anything.He was giving her a choice.With her face an impossible shade of red, Vanessa hesitantly reached forward and, before she could second-guess herself, accepted the bouquet.The moment she did, the room exploded with cheers.The after-party was in full swing as guests enjoyed the celebration.But for the newlyweds, the night was only just beginning.Lucas and Elena slipped away from the festivities, leaving behind the lively banquet hall a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-12Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Family meal
Upon arrival, before heading to their own home, they made their way to the Evans estate to meet the elders.At the end of the dinner, the head chef stepped forward. “Young Madam personally prepared this special dessert for the family. Please enjoy.”The maids placed small plates in front of each person.A delicate chocolate soufflé sat in the center, garnished with fresh berries and a light dusting of powdered sugar.Everyone turned to Elena in surprise.“Elena, dear, you shouldn’t tire yourself with these trivial things. You’re the lady of the house now. Leave these tasks to the chefs,” Jane said with a kind yet slightly disapproving tone.Elena, however, smiled warmly. “I actually enjoy cooking,” she replied. “And since this is my first dinner at my in-laws’ home, I wanted to make something for the family with my own hands.”Her words, spoken with sincerity, softened Jane&rs
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Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Epilogue
Four years later.The snow-covered peaks stretched endlessly, a breathtaking expanse of white under the pale winter sun.“Again!”Ethan laughed, his bright eyes gleaming with excitement.He was bundled in a white ski suit, his tiny gloved hands gripping the ski poles.Lucas crouched beside him, adjusting the boy’s stance with practiced ease.“Feet apart, shoulders steady,” he instructed, his deep voice laced with patience. “And don’t lean too far forward, or you’ll—”Before he could finish, Ethan pushed off, wobbling slightly as he slid down the gentle slope.“—fall,” Lucas muttered, shaking his head as Ethan toppled over into the soft snow.A giggle rang through the air as Ethan flopped onto his back, arms spread wide.As Ethan grew older, his features bore a striking resemblance to Lucas, except for his gorgeous dark blue
Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Retribution
Isabella’s lips trembled. “I—I thought—”“You thought?” Helen’s voice cracked, a bitter laugh escaping her. “No, Isabella. You chose. You chose Mike. You chose yourself. And you threw Lucas away again.”Helen’s chest rose and fell with the force of her emotions.Looking at Isabella, she felt nothing but bitter disappointment.“We never blamed you,” Helen said. “Not when you lied about your death. Not when you left your son behind to fend for himself,” she continued, her voice cracking. “And this is how you repay us?”A choked sob escaped Isabella’s lips.She reached for Helen’s hand, but Helen took a step back.“You could’ve asked for help. You could’ve told anyone. But instead, you sold out your own family. Your own grandson.”Helen looked at Isabella with eyes full of grief.“D
Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Never blamed her
“I have lived long enough to witness the rise and fall of generations, but tonight… tonight, I feel truly blessed. This child is not only the blood of our Evans family but the future that will carry our legacy forward.”He turned toward Lucas and reached out his aged hands.Lucas stepped forward, carefully handing Ethan over to his great-grandfather.Harold cradled the child with surprising gentleness, his usually stern eyes softening as he looked down at the tiny face.Under the watchful eyes of the entire Evans family and the influential guests present, Harold personally opened the ancient Evans family record book, an heirloom that had documented the bloodline for centuries.With a brush dipped in ink, Harold carefully wrote down the name Ethan Lucas Evans in bold strokes.The moment the ink touched the paper, it symbolized Ethan’s official entry into the Evans family tree, a position that no one could ever challen
Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   They're doomed
He nudged Elena, who carefully handed the baby over.Everyone watched as Harold’s rough hands, once used to commanding empires and instilling fear, trembled slightly as they cradled the tiny life in his arms.The moment the child settled against him, Harold’s fury melted away.Helen stepped closer, her own hands clasped over her chest as she peered down at the baby. “Oh my God, he’s so handsome.”Harold’s eyes reddened once again.This was the blood of the Evans family…“Look at him,” Harold’s voice cracked. “He’s got the same sharp brows as Lucas when he was a baby.”Lucas’ eyes softened.The little one stirred slightly, his tiny hand clenching into a fist.A faint smile spread across Harold’s face as he gently patted the baby’s chest.“From this day onward,” Harold announced, his voice filled with pride a
Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Take the child away
ACE’s face immediately turned terrifying.“Winter.” He said warningly. “You’re not allowed to joke about that.”Her heart skipped a beat.No one knew better than her how scary this man was once he got angry.Wrapping her arms around his neck, she rubbed her face against his cheek. “All right, all right. Don’t be fierce.”ACE sighed helplessly.He could make world leaders shut up with a single glance, yet before this woman, he was always at the losing end.No matter how ruthless he was outside, when it came to Winter, he had no bottom line.He let her act coquettishly and turned around. “What do you want to eat?”Winter’s eyes instantly lit up.Her hubby was so good to her.She latched onto his arm without hesitation, her voice filled with excitement as she rattled off a long list of dishes.“…”Jayden, w
Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Good Karma
Lucas only smiled.Back when he resided in Country K, Lucas had found himself entangled with the Black Vipers, a ruthless underground syndicate known for their brutal dealings in the underworld.To survive and walk out alive, Lucas went undercover as Rocky.He played his role flawlessly, climbing their ranks, gaining their trust, and dismantling their core operations.By the time he left Country K, he thought he had completely destroyed them.Yet, fate proved him wrong.Like cockroaches that thrive in darkness, they waited for the right moment to resurface.Lucas knew their weaknesses.Their hideouts and the fractures in their foundation.The cops knew it, too.That’s why they came to him, not as a suspect, but as an asset.They needed someone who could infiltrate deep, someone with a personal stake in bringing the Black Vipers to their knees.And when the authorities realized the extent of his
Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Giving birth
Jayden Luxton strode toward them, his sharp gaze sweeping over the scene.Dressed in all black, he exuded the same air of danger and authority as Lucas, but his approach wasn’t hostile.Not this time.“Everything is ready.” He said, giving him a small nod.Behind him, the hospital staff rushed forward, quickly transferring Elena onto a stretcher.As the stretcher started moving, Elena’s fingers slipped from Lucas’.She stirred slightly, her fingers weakly grasping at his sleeve before her strength gave out.The sight nearly shattered him.The stretcher was wheeled straight into the emergency room, disappearing through the doors.The woman, who had been by Elena’s side the entire time, turned to Lucas. “I’ll take care of it.”Before she could enter the operating room, Jayden’s arm shot in front of her.Wariness flickered across his face.The
Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Save the baby
Elena’s pulse quickened. “What—”“Just do it.” His tone left no room for argument.Ten minutes later, a sharp, piercing scream resounds from inside the bedroom.The guards patrolling rushed inside, and what they saw blew their minds.Elena lay on the cold, hard floor, her body curled in on itself.A dark pool of blood spread beneath her, soaking through her dress.Her face contorted in agony, sweat beading along her forehead as she gasped for air.Before her stood Hunter with his fists clenched at his side.His usually sharp gaze was unfocused, drowning in a drunken stupor.One of the guards cursed under his breath. “What the hell did you do, Hunter?!”Hunter swayed slightly, his movements sluggish. “I just wanted to… wanted to hold her hands. But she wouldn’t let me.”“The baby…” Elena rasped, her lips trembling. &l
Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Incompetent
Elena’s face turned pale.“Don’t overdo it, Hunter. We can’t afford any accidents before the smuggling.” Reed reminded him.“Relax,” Hunter replied coolly.He grabbed Elena’s chin, his thumb dragging across her cheekbone as he tilted her face left, then right.“Damn. What a pretty face,” he mused, his tone almost appreciative. “That b***ard Lucas really lucked out, huh?”Elena pulled away her face from his grip and glared at him. “Don’t take his name from your filthy mouth.”Hunter sneered. “Touched a nerve, did I?”Elena’s glare was colder than ice.Hunter crouched before her, bringing his face level with hers. “I don’t have a good temper, woman.” Hunter continued, his voice slow, deliberate. “So, if you dare piss me off…”A cold metal suddenly touched Elena’s belly.
