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Chapter 20 : She's Unrecognizable
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The Divorced Female Billionaire Heiress Chapter 21 : Flattery Only Works When It's Earnest
EllaInheriting the company and everything that belongs to the Reina name is a big responsibility, one that our parents have been talking about our whole lives. Vinny and I are technically the only heirs to the family fortune and family company, so we have come to expect something like this, but it is a lot of responsibility. Back then, we were both more focused on doing our own thing and living our own lives, and our parents had been fine with that. Vinny had his mechanical engineering business and his movie studio, and I had my doctorate. Now that our parents are getting older, they're looking to retire, to have someone they trust to hand everything over to, so we all talked about it as a family. Me inheriting everything was the culmination of a talk that went on for almost a month. Vinny has his own accounts and his own salary that won't run dry anytime soon, and if he ever needs more all we have to do is call the bank to facilitate the transfer. As for me, while I'm go
The Divorced Female Billionaire Heiress Chapter 22 : Suspicion of a Secret Relationship
GeorgeMy eyes are wide as I look at the woman who spoke. It feels like the hospital all over again, because how is this Ella, my ex-wife? When she'd been there at the hospital, coming out of the OR after performing a surgery of all things, I found out she's not just a practicing doctor but a surgeon.At the hospital, confronting me, she looked confident and composed, as if nothing could affect her, proud in the way someone could only be when they knew they were good at what they did. She has that same look now. She is still confident, but now it isn't because of her work or her degrees. She stands in the banquet hall as the center of attention effortlessly, dressed to the nines, gems glittering around her throat and highlighting the bright color of her eyes. She looks gorgeous; she also looks angry and it takes a moment for me to register her words. "Don't forget, the reason we got a divorce isn't because of being incompatible as lovers let alone partners, but because of y
The Divorced Female Billionaire Heiress Chapter 23 : Workplace Harassment
EllaAs I go through the house to put together my bag for the day, Entertainment Daily rambles on in the background. I grab the breakfast that had been made for me and take another bite, wondering where I left my laptop."And, in other news, ED received a link to a video posted on social media. We've been given permission to play it here, but viewer discretion is advised."I'm barely listening to the news source, but that changes when I hear a new voice coming from the TV."That WOMAN has stolen from the Wickham family! She isn't even clever in hiding her crimes! I should have known she'd do something this pathetic and vindictive; obviously, she's a fake and has been hiding the truth the whole time."I whirl around and face the screen, Jessica's outburst from my birthday filling up the room. My eyebrows rise as my eyes move around the screen. I see that the cellphone footage was filmed from behind a few people, meaning whoever made the video was well hidden during the entire eve
The Divorced Female Billionaire Heiress Chapter 24 : Tattered Clothes and Reputation
EllaIt's a long shot. I know that as I take a deep breath, walking down the hall. I only have one shot at this, but it's better than doing nothing.Besides, Dr. Leo and I haven't met just yet. He doesn't quite know what I'm capable of.So, I take one more breath, close my eyes tight, and start walking toward the pediatric doctor's office with a fake drunk walk to guide me.Pretending to be drunk was Jacob's idea. Everything else was mine. I told the two not to breathe a word of any of this and that I would take care of everything.I let my feet falter below me as though I've had far too much to drink. In truth, it's been a talent of mine to learn from example.I knock on Dr. Leo's door, leaning against the frame as seductively as I can. "Well, there he is," I purr with a fake slur in my throat."I'm sorry?" Dr. Leo questions, standing up quickly. "Who are you?""Oh, Dr. Leo, please help me," I begin to wail, tripping over my feet as I enter his small office. "I've been here
The Divorced Female Billionaire Heiress Chapter 25 : Hypocritical Husband
Ella As I stand in the hallway barefoot, I can't help but continue to question what George is doing here. He came out of nowhere, suddenly saving me before Dr. Leo could try to assault me any further. I then notice Jessica behind him, watching the scene in either distaste or annoyance.Either way, the feeling is mutual.Dr. Leo is quickly taken away by the hospital security, screaming and ranting about being set up. His nose is bleeding, something I hadn't noticed at first. But as he continues to fight against the bigger men, I give him a satisfied little wave as he is taken out of sight."What were you doing in that office?" George's voice is level as usual, but his face leaves something to be desired. He seems dazed, and the anger I saw as he attacked Dr. Leo has given way to frustration. "You were seducing the man just to accuse him of assault?"I cross my arms, appalled that this man, my ex, could look at that situation and find a way to blame me for it. "This is none of yo
The Divorced Female Billionaire Heiress Chapter 26 : Preach it to the Crowd and Choir
George"Alright, so I compiled all the data, organized the claims, police report, and evidence we were able to find on him–honestly, why do people put their crimes on their phones? 'Do you have a warrant?' Yes they have a fucking warrant, you–" "Focus, Allen." "Right. Right. Back to what I was saying. So, with the evidence we've gathered, the police had grounds for a warrant for an investigation. Furthermore, he's been taken away by the police just this morning–we have confirmation on that." "Good," I nod. "People like Leo have no place in a hospital, especially grandmother's hospital." "Sir, no offense but that's hardly the real reason you did this." Allen sighs, shaking his head. "Is it really that hard to admit that you care about Ella?" "I'm simply making amends for the past. There's nothing more to it." "If you're certain sir," Allen says in a tone that makes clear he doesn't believe me. "Anyways, in other news, Charlotte's case is nearly finished." "And now..."
The Divorced Female Billionaire Heiress Chapter 27 : Together Again, and Again, and Ag–
GeorgeThere are very few times I go to company parties and company lunches, and that's when I am the host of them. Socializing is... not my expertise. Courtrooms are easier, speaking there, addressing the jury is easier because it's about explaining things in a way that makes people understand, that makes them sympathetic or angry, all the while following the rules of the game and the laws that have been set out. However, there are exceptions to this, like how we were finally able to crush the media rumors about what happened with me and Charlotte. Many of my employees had to deal with harassment and other such things because of that, so not only were they given a bonus but I also offered to take them all out to dinner. Mulligan's Steak House is popular, expensive, but it offers good steaks and has enough space for a large reservation of over twenty people. It's one of the better places, even if the large group I'm with is a little loud. I'm trying to enjoy my steak when
The Divorced Female Billionaire Heiress Chapter 28: Lie Until You Lose It
GeorgeDinner finishes late and I'm taking care of the bill, a couple thousand, while the others are going ahead of me. A few people have to call cabs to get back home but all in all, a successful dinner. There was that one hiccup with the video, but it was fine. I was fine. Nothing I couldn't handle. Allen goes ahead of me and just as I'm about to leave I hear him speak up in surprise. "Oh, you're... Rachel, right?" "Yeah, I'm Ella's friend. You're–Allen? Yeah?" "Yeah. I saw the video, the performance was good," he praises awkwardly and I grimace, hesitating to leave the restaurant. Rachel isn't someone I'd ever want to mess with, and she could hold a grudge like nobody's business. If I went out there I'd probably start a fight. Even if she WAS drunk, that would cause trouble and then Ella would get involved. It's like I can never say the right thing around her anymore, that my every action just falls flat compared to what I want it to be. The question is, would it
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