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17|Mutual Benefit
Ximena WestI'm sorry I didn't get to publish the new chapter yesterday. I was sick, and my neighbors were having a party. I couldn't concentrate on finishing this chapter. I was hoping to make up for it by publishing two chapters today. Unfortunately, I'm not well enough to do so. The new year is on the horizon. Happy New Year, dear readers. I wish you good health and success.
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The Billionaire's Ugly Wife 18|Too Late
I turned to Faye, trying to figure out what my friend was referring to. My assistant shook her head slowly, not knowing what was happening. This woman was important to me. So, I couldn't afford to lose her friendship. "One moment, Charity. I don't understand what big thing you're talking about," I coaxed. She glanced at Faye. Understanding her point, I asked my assistant to leave us. I hoped this had nothing to do with Mr. Smith. I knew that viral news would be a problem. Fool. It was too late to regret coming to Darcy's wedding. My plan this time would not go as smoothly as the first one. "We'd better sit down." I approached the sideboard where the drinks and snacks were. "Would you like a cup of coffee?" "I'm very disappointed in you. I didn't come here for coffee," Charity said with irritation. But she sat on one of the couches, indicating she wasn't as angry as she appeared. "What's wrong?" I placed a cup of coffee in front of her with a plate of cookies. "You were never this
The Billionaire's Ugly Wife 19|Stick in the Eye
I cleaned up in the bathroom, changed my clothes, and ate dinner alone. Just like the night before, I didn't stop thinking about what I had to do to get into his bedroom without being caught on the CCTV camera.The camera needed electricity to function. If I turned off the apartment's power source, would the camera stop recording? Probably. But I didn't know where the power source was. Even if I found it, I didn't know which switch was connected to this unit.Aargh! This situation was annoying! I decided to carry on, no matter the result. It wasn't my fault that I was curious and wanted to know who he was. It was also not my fault for staying at this place. He had invited me with open arms.My cell phone vibrated when I finished eating. I glanced at the screen and read Taylor's name on it. What else did she want from me?"Where are you?" she asked, returning my greeting. "I was going to stay over, but security said you weren't at your apartment.""You're not my husband. Why should I r
The Billionaire's Ugly Wife 20|New Allies
I didn't need to see her face because I knew her by her voice alone. The thing was, since when had I ruined her life? She was the one who had destroyed her own life.Her left hand took my sunglasses roughly to throw them away, then pulled down the scarf that covered my head and face. Hearing people gasp in surprise, I knew that they were looking at the burn mark on my left cheek."Since you've humiliated me, it's my turn now!" she yelled. "Let people know what your ugly real face looks like, as ugly as your heart! How dare you show that video at my wedding! You teamed up with your bastard husband, then partnered with that jerk Taylor! What kind of sister are you!?""Hey, let Miss Bailey go!" Hannah stood between us and held Darcy's hand to let go of my arm."A lowlife like you doesn't have the right to boss me around!" Darcy intended to push Hannah, but another person stood between her and the woman."Let go of Miss Bailey," James ordered in a low but sharp voice. "She is our guest, s
The Billionaire's Ugly Wife 21|Casual Friends
We sat on the sofa and exchanged glances. My two friends looked intently at the woman who had interrupted our conversation. Just like me, they also didn't immediately believe her sincerity in helping me.None of my family members took my side, let alone my relatives. They had learned from the past year, seeing me get up on my hands and feet without anyone else's help. Naturally, they were suspicious of her coming to my office."Did you have any ill intentions in inviting Heather on your birthday?" asked Faye.Taylor turned to her. "No, I don't. I want to prove that I'm serious about being friends with her through that event. I'll show her I'm not the person I used to be.""No need. What happened on Darcy's wedding day is proof enough that you are not serious about your intentions," Charity warned. "I didn't see you defending her when her mother insulted her in front of everyone.""How would you know if no one published the video in the media? After Heather left, I confronted Aunt Dian
The Billionaire's Ugly Wife 22|Buried Deep
[Blaze]That night, she finally made her move. I knew she just needed to ensure I couldn't catch her in the act before checking my room and study. Whatever she was looking for, it wasn't in my apartment.There was only one safest place in the world. I didn't keep anything in my house, apartment, or office. All three places were easily accessible to servants and employees. I didn't believe they would be sincerely loyal to me if someone offered a lot of money. Therefore, I chose a place that only I could enter."You'll be attending James' wedding." She handed me a shopping bag. "Please give this to them and convey my best wishes.""Why don't you attend and hand it over yourself?" I just glanced at the bag and didn't take it immediately."We've already separated in the eyes of many people. What will they say when they see me there? They didn't invite me to protect your feelings."It was a reasonable excuse. "Tell them your message. I'll give this gift to them." I relented and took the ba
The Billionaire's Ugly Wife 23|Not a Gift
Kyle drove the car carefully, but I remained restless. Checking stock developments or reading reports from the various hotel branches or my construction team no longer held my attention. I repeatedly looked at my watch and the road ahead of us.Arriving at Richard's office building, my heartbeat grew wilder. I saw no sign of anyone else I recognized, including Heather. Seeing my lawyer's car coming, I sighed in relief. It was good that he arrived on time, even though this meeting was spontaneous.Richard's secretary greeted us. After giving us our IDs, she invited us to follow her. We entered the elevator and patiently waited until we reached our destination floor. I tried to maintain a calm demeanor while waiting."Welcome, Blaze. It's good to see you again," Richard greeted me kindly. He extended his hand, so I shook it."Thank you for your invitation, Richard. What honor is it for you to invite me to lunch so suddenly?" I asked. I noticed his condition. "Are you all right? You look
The Billionaire's Ugly Wife 24|Pretty Privilege
[Heather] I was so mad I failed to get a clue about his past. Times had changed. People loved to share every single thing about their lives, but I couldn't find a hint of his privacy. How could someone hide his past so well no one recognized him? Stupid Silas! How much longer would it take him to complete his mission? I was reckless, too. Why did I give him a month? I should have limited it to one week because six months was very long. The incident at the restaurant couldn't get out of my head either. I couldn't sleep. Finally, I decided to come to the shop to keep myself busy. I didn't want to do the paperwork because Faye didn't come to work on weekends. She'd get angry if I fiddled with her desk. "Where is this bouquet going?" I asked, noticing one flower that hadn't been delivered. "Cabot Hotel, ma'am. The courier will come immediately after delivering the flowers. The bouquet won't be late getting to the customer," the cashier replied. Cabot Hotel? "Let me deliver it." I hel
The Billionaire's Ugly Wife 25|Fake Ones
He didn't refuse to eat, so I knew he was hungry. I forced him to swallow the medicine and then let him rest. To help bring down his fever, I compressed his forehead. I raised the room temperature and added a blanket to make him sweat.That night, I kept him hydrated and checked his temperature regularly. I could only breathe a sigh of relief when his fever dropped. Seeing him sleeping so peacefully, I couldn't believe he was such a cold person. What had happened to make him so numb?His demeanor before and after marrying me was so much different. He was so warm, affectionate, and had a high zest for life when he approached me. After we got married, he turned indifferent to me. But I thought he was just tired of working.Noise after noise disturbed my sleep, but I blocked it by pulling the blanket over my head. I felt like I was just closing my eyes. I didn't want to wake up until I didn't feel sleepy anymore. I slept at dawn, so—Oh, no! I quickly opened my eyes and pulled down the b
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