Michelle was keeping tabs on the Henshaws and was rather excited.This was the fastest they had been brought down, and she was certain that if news about another bankruptcy went viral, the Henshaws would be completely destroyed and never show their faces again.‘Get ready, Piper, this time you won’t escape me,’ Michelle said in her mind.Soon the thought of Ezrah crossed her mind, and she wondered if she should invite him out for lunch.The ringing of the intercom interrupted her thoughts, and she quickly answered it.“Miss Banks, Mr. Gannon is here to see you,” Michelle’s secretary, Lana, said over the phone. Michelle rolled her eyes.When did Ezrah ever ask for permission before seeing her? Even when she wouldn’t allow it, he would bully his way in.As much as she wanted to see him, she mustered the courage and turned him down.“Tell him I’m busy,” she said and ended the call.Wondering if it was wrong to have responded that way, a knock was heard behind her door as it opened immedia
“I wouldn’t have mentioned it if I didn’t want to know,” Michelle responded, rather cautiously.Ezrah took his time and explained it to her.“I always saw your work and never had a problem with it. That was the reason I always had you submit it to Madison.”“But I wanted more,” Michelle countered, not hiding it anymore. “I wanted you to flaunt me around, to get intimate with you in the office like you always did at home, and yet, you always avoided me.”Her voice turned sad it in the end. It was painful when she saw pictures of him with Piper back then when he kept her secret.Even after announcing their marriage, he never took her out publicly. It was as if he was ashamed of her.“That was my biggest mistake because I was afraid to accept that I was in love with you and hurt the person who turned out to be the wrong one. My priorities were set in stone. I’m really sorry,” Ezrah said honestly.However, Michelle looked disturbed, so he wiped his hand with a paper towel and went around h
Michelle confided in Coco, sharing everything as they had been through the worst together and had nothing to hide.“I agreed to spend two weeks with Ezrah.”Coco felt a surge of warmth in her heart. Finally, Michelle was taking steps to move on from the past, a decision Coco wholeheartedly supported.“No, you didn’t.”Michelle spoke honestly. “I’m trying to see how things could be different.” She remained calm.Even though she would never get her unborn child back, the pursuit of justice was paramount to her.Moreover, if not for all that had transpired, she would not have left and consequently would not have met Rush or learned about Odette's existence.It was time to acknowledge how the pain caused by Ezrah and Piper had shaped her into a stronger person, leading her to achieve unimaginable success.The news felt like drops of honey from the sky, prompting Coco to pull up a chair and sit in front of Michelle.“So, when did you start?” Coco inquired.“Yesterday.”The next question ca
“It wasn’t easy to get it, so please don’t reject it,” Ezrah said in a pleading tone, but Michelle was lost for words.“I know the gulf pearl parure bracelet was sold for 31 million. How much did you buy it for? And how did you get the necklace, which was priced separately?”The pair of jewelry was so expensive that interested buyers were allowed to purchase them separately.Michelle could afford it but had a limit to her expenditures, so how could she allow Ezrah to blow so much money?It was true what they said that women were the best financial managers.For Ezrah to get these items from the original buyer, he must have paid double or even triple the price.That bracelet was the most expensive in the world, containing 24 diamonds, 12 brilliant cut, and 12 marquise cut.“Ezrah, this is too expensive.”It was as if Ezrah had not heard her or had decided to ignore her intentionally.“If you don’t mind, can I replace the earring that came with the bracelet?”He removed the matching earr
Michelle thought about the main reason for their appearance together at this event.To lure Piper out of hiding, she needed to make her jealous, and Michelle was grateful for accepting Ezrah’s gift.This was the perfect opportunity to make Piper envious. When Michelle had her accident, Ezrah was buying shoes for Piper, so how would she feel knowing he blew so much on jewelry?“He is very special to me, and since you are so interested in how much I’m worth tonight, the jewelry are all gifts from him.”Ezrah smiled proudly, relieved.Being special to Michelle meant he had found a way back into her heart, but this time, he was determined to love her beyond her imagination and spoil her like a little brat.The media representative was shocked but pleased to have this information, although other media outlets and paparazzi were also catching wind of it.She couldn't help feeling jealous. Ezrah Gannon was a man who had never been seen in public with any woman before, keeping his private lif
A few days earlier, Piper received a call at her hideout.“Miss Henshaw, our men have been caught, and Michelle has been rescued from them by Mr. Gannon’s secret spies.”“What? Wasn’t Ezrah at the hospital?” Piper was confused and pained.Firstly, her plans had failed, and Ezrah had taken the stab meant for Michelle.This was a plan she had been plotting for a long time and only managed to execute when Rush provided her with the money.Michelle had promised not to take Ezrah back, but knowing her, Ezrah's act of heroism would likely win her heart back.“He is, but it seems he had already paid the men to watch over her before then, so the contract was still in progress.”“How is Michelle?” Piper asked through gritted teeth, expecting the worst.“She’s fine.”Piper was furious. She had known Ezrah before Michelle and felt entitled to him. How dare Michelle play the victim?Since she couldn't have Sebastian back, she wanted to eliminate Michelle and eventually make her way back to Ezrah.
“Well, if I take down Michelle, who would know? I would just find an excuse to give Rush,” Piper thought deeply.After all, they were both on the same page.Her mother saw through her foolishness and tried to dissuade her.“That will not work. I…” there was another call waiting, and she said, “Mom, there’s a call coming. I would have to call you back.”She answered the call after her mother ended hers and was heartbroken.“Piper, didn’t you say that Michelle won’t give Ezrah a chance? The media caught them on camera.”“Ezrah was on the set throughout Michelle’s shoots. They arrived in New York together and were seen together going to one of Michelle’s stores,” one of her friends gave her an update.Piper’s eyes were already filling up with tears, and she wiped them before they had the chance to fall.By the time the gossip friend sent the link, Piper was completely broken.Then she saw the news about the premiere.“Whatever, Michelle would not live to enjoy the fame.”No matter the si
Michelle stared at Ezrah. A lot happened at these parties, and aside from drinks, food, and interactions here and there, there was nothing really special, and she got tired of it all.Embarrassment filled her heart when she admitted to herself that Ezrah had really changed, and she was desirous of knowing more about her ex-husband, who now seemed like a different person.“No, let’s go home.”Ezrah was beyond amazed, and swiftly, he lifted her in his arms. “Ezrah…” Michelle buried her head in his chest shyly, as gazes pinned on her from shock.“You look so cute when you do that,” Ezrah teased. Michelle chuckled and wrapped her arms around his neck, not caring about the paparazzi who kept taking pictures of them.If Ezrah, who loved to keep a low profile, did not, then why should Michelle, especially when they were not doing anything bad?During the drive to the Gannons mansion, she could not tell if the things she was feeling were all because of the wine, but the more she stared at Ezra