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22. Break Off The Engagement
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Too Late, Ex-husband 23. The Evidence
~His eyes must be deceiving him.Clyde couldn't believe what he was witnessing. What the hell was Asher Sydney about to do with his wife?Seemed like his nightmare was becoming true.He couldn't catch a wink of sleep and couldn't control himself from coming here… only to see this!?They'd got to be kidding. Violet's eyes widened with shock, the same flabbergasted expression whenever she set eyes on him.And so did Asher who looked like a thief caught red-handed. “Why don't you continue?” Stopping in front of them, Clyde folded his hands. “Then see if I don't break you to pieces.”Asher shifted from her and rose to his feet, giving him a helpless look. “Clyde, we're not enemies.“You forgot the surname,” Clyde grumbled. After his statement, Asher's face hardened with tension.It appeared the fool was gonna claim ownership of what didn't belong to him. “Clyde, listen. Let's not make a big deal out of this. You and Violet are already divorced, so-”“Who told you I signed the divorc
Last Updated : 2025-01-17Too Late, Ex-husband 24. Went To See Him
…Violet stomped back to the Villa, her shoes digging into the sand, dragging her movement. She didn't like the mischievous look on Clyde's face. That heartless man was definitely up to something.Only God knew how much courage she'd summoned to confront him. She wasn't surprised by the shocked look on his face. She was just wary of the subtle smile that formed on his lips when she stated that request.Clyde was now her enemy.He insisted that she followed him.He insisted that she was still his wife. Wasn't he going to blow her cover?How was she gonna face her family when the news got out?What would be their reaction?Indeed, she wasn't going to like the outcome. Violet had a strong feeling about that.And the last thing she wanted was to offend her family again, putting an end to their peace once more. “Violet, where did you go?” Freya’s voice called out from a distance. She stood in front of the large doors of the Villa, waving her hands. “You're up this early. What's up?”T
Last Updated : 2025-01-17Too Late, Ex-husband 25. His Gift
Violet couldn't look away despite wanting to. Staring into Asher's expressionless eyes, if only she could get any reaction from him. She went to see Clyde without Asher’s permission. She'd planned to tell him first, but Asher seemed to be avoiding her after the incident last night.Was he mad at her?Why didn't his expression reveal that?What exactly was he thinking at the moment? Above all, Asher's impassive state scared her the most. Violet couldn't convince herself that he was okay with all that was happening. She gulped, struggling to control her heartbeat.Yet, suddenly, Asher held her hand, stroking her palm gently. At that moment, all of Violet's fears and anxiety washed away, leaving in its wake a calm and peaceful mind.Asher’s reassuring gesture only meant one thing.Thank goodness he wasn't mad at her. Violet looked away as the place sank into silence. Something else had caught Mimi's attention outside and she had her eyes glued there. After the long tiring ride,
Last Updated : 2025-01-17Too Late, Ex-husband 26. Not Backing Down
Violet looked down, her eyes fixed on the ring on her finger.Her heartbeat slowed down, her mind filled with confusion as well as anticipation.Was Asher just going to ignore the fact that Clyde said they were married? Wasn't that what she wanted?However, living in the same home as him. Was that the right thing to do? “What do you think?” His gentle words floated into her ears, straight to her anxious heart. “Will you live with me from now on?”Violet sighed, contemplations clouding her mind. Why not?They were now engaged.It was only logical. Nodding slowly, she looked up and met his gaze. “Why not?” Violet forced a smile and shrugged. “We'll soon get married, won't we?”The gloom and insecurities in his eyes were replaced by a bright glimmer. His hearty chuckles echoed in the living room and he pulled her into a hug. “I was almost afraid you wouldn't agree.”And for a moment there, Violet thought about saying no.But why would she? It didn't make sense, right?Asher was al
Last Updated : 2025-01-18Too Late, Ex-husband 27. Game On
Asher shoved a hand in his pocket, discomfort spreading across his face. Pressing his lips into a thin line, he seemed to be struggling with a reply.Violet walked in on them in that awkward position, with Mimi giving him an incredulous look. “You aren't gonna back out of your promise, are you?” She asked. “Uncle Ash, Daddy must be waiting for us.”Violet shook her head, helpless. She stepped onto the balcony and squatted behind Mimi, turning her to face her. “Come on, Baby… do you want your Daddy to see us like this?”A tiny frown appeared on Mimi's face. She pursed her lips, not quite understanding her mother's statement. “What do you mean, Mummy? Of course, Daddy would love to see us.”But Violet sighed. Hopefully, her tactics would work on her. Mimi got smarter each day, and she was afraid the girl was going to see through her lies. “Your knee is bruised due to Mummy's carelessness. Your Daddy will definitely scold me when we meet. Why don't we wait until your wound heals f
Last Updated : 2025-01-18Too Late, Ex-husband 28. Make Him The Happiest Person
…At The Island Clyde paced on the balcony, his gaze straying to the Villa far head. Now and then, he'd check his wristwatch.It was almost evening. Violet was really something.Didn't she promise she'd let him see his daughter? Was that promise a lie?Since morning, he'd been patiently waiting for her to appear with Mimi.He'd respected her request of keeping a safe distance.Although her request didn't make sense because he saw no reason why he shouldn't meet her family, he still respected it.But now, it seemed like he would have no other option than to barge in on her in that Villa.If it turned out that she lied, God helped him-“Honey, you're still here?” A familiar voice called out from a distance.Cora.Why did she come back?“Thank goodness! I thought you'd have traveled somewhere else.” She stopped in front of him, flashing him a smile. “So what happened after saving that stray kid? Did you find her parents?”Stray kid?Clyde didn't pay her attention until she mentioned
Last Updated : 2025-01-18Too Late, Ex-husband 29. Strike First
The happiest person?Clyde was only going to be happy if he got what he wanted. And if things went his way, Cora didn't have to sacrifice herself.He closed his eyes as the helicopter took them out of the Island. They arrived in the city at night.Funny how he'd constantly come to this city for a business trip.He couldn't believe that the woman he'd been searching for had always been here. Cora had fallen asleep during the journey and when she woke up after they landed, she looked around dazedly.“W- Where are we? Clyde, I thought we were going back to IvoryHills.”Clyde ignored her question, walking away from the hotel's rooftop.As Cora raced after him, he checked his wristwatch. It was night already. Although the city never sleeps, most of its inhabitants would have.Clyde had waited for the other person's report.But so far, he hadn't given him information regarding Asher's whereabouts. The bodyguards had already taken his luggage to one of the VIP suites. Clyde was ready
Last Updated : 2025-01-18Too Late, Ex-husband 30. Promised Him
…At Continental Villa Estates. Violet sat in the chair by the window, letting the cool morning wind breeze past her into the room.On peaceful mornings like this one, she was able to organize her thoughts.And recently, her thoughts had been in nothing but jeopardy.First was the appearance of her ex-husband. And then meeting Cora again, before her baby got lost and came down with that condition. Now Clyde was after her like a ghost.Hopefully, the nightmare she had wouldn't come true.It was a horrible experience she wouldn't wish upon her mortal enemy.If that nightmare came true…Violet shuddered, shaking her head to dispel those thoughts.If only it was easy to forget things.Then she'd give anything to forget this nightmare. A gentle knock came from the door, putting a halt to her thoughts and saving her from thinking further about the nightmare. Asher stepped inside, his eyes roaming across the room before they fell on her. “You're up already.”“Good morning.” Violet stood
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Too Late, Ex-husband 58. Her Condition
~Cursing under his breath, Clyde tugged at his necktie, yanking it off as he returned to the bedroom.The place was empty.Violet must still be inside the closet.Well, he'd think twice before approaching her now.Who knew if another bottle of perfume would be thrown at him? He removed his jacket and then his bloodied shirt and tossed them in the trash. The metallic stench from Cora's blood lingered, and he wrinkled his nose, fighting the urge to belch.Clyde stripped out of his entire clothes. He needed a long warm bath to get the dirt off him. Damnit! He couldn't believe how much blood she had lost. He still couldn't believe that Violet did that to her as well. Stepping into the bathroom, Clyde headed straight to the shower. He turned the tap on, letting the warm water fall on him, the effect gradually soothing his nerves. When he closed his eyes, his mind flashed back to the scene inside the closet. Heaven knew how much he wanted her, and how much he meant his words. The
Too Late, Ex-husband 57. Their Promise
~Clyde hadn't left the building yet when a piercing scream tore through the silent atmosphere.He came to a halt in the hallway, frowning. That voice. Was that scream from the room he just came out from or was it just his imagination?The realization that Violet might be in trouble had him turning on his heels and hurrying back. The closer he got to that room, the louder the screams became.“Violet!” He called out but nobody answered.His heart beating with devastation, Clyde headed straight to the closet- and a perfume bottle came flying in his direction, missing his face by only a few inches.“Honey, you're here. Please help! Save me from this crazy woman!” Cora sat on the floor in a corner, trembling and holding her bloodied forehead. The person who had thrown the perfume bottle was none other than Violet.What was going on?Five minutes had not passed since he left this place, yet a lot had already happened. “Violet, what's going on?” Violet rolled her eyes, picking up anoth
Too Late, Ex-husband 56. Prove His Loyalty
Violet stiffened up, holding her breath. She dared not to turn back, due to their proximity. His question was out of the blue.Was it even necessary?“State a single reason why I should,” She murmured, staring at his reflection through the standing mirror. For a man who had cheated right in front of her, should there be any other reasons why she should give him her trust? She wasn't a fool. Violet wasn't a kid either. Five years ago, she knew what she saw, and she knew that he already knew she'd discovered. “My relationship with Cora isn't as you think.” Staring at her reflection too, he snaked his arm around her waist, holding her close to him.Violet struggled between ignoring his touch and focusing on his words. Who would even believe that?“Violet…” Clyde went on. “I still want us to be a couple… I mean it-”“I no longer want to be with you,” she whispered. “Is that too hard to digest?”And what the hell was he doing? Clyde leaned forward, holding her waist with his other
Too Late, Ex-husband 55. Trust Him
Violet gulped, cowering until her back was pressed to the wall.Did she embarrass him?Well, that was exactly what she'd planned. She not only planned to embarrass him but also make his family despise her so much that they couldn't stand her sight.But the heartless man just had to foil her plan.Violet didn't see the kiss coming.She never expected him to turn the situation in his favor.“Violet Harris, tell me how I should deal with you.”He was too close, his intimidating presence suffocating the atmosphere. Rage was obvious in his eyes, boiling like a volcano.As much as she tried, Violet couldn't compose herself, his dangerous presence making her shudder. She swallowed before opening her mouth. “Did I do something wrong, Mr. Crawford? Do we even know each other?”“You-”“Stop harassing me!” She stuttered. “However I dress or act is none of your business. If you or your family don't like it, is it my fault?”Violet couldn't believe she was stepping on the Lion’s tail despite ba
Too Late, Ex-husband 54. Embarrass Him
His eyes had to be seeing wrong.Clyde sprang to his feet, shock overwhelming him.That wasn't Violet and her friend.It definitely wasn't Mimi standing with them. Where was the limo he'd sent to pick them up?And where exactly was Cora?They not only arrived in a taxi, they were wearing faded jeans and blouses, and his daughter wore just another jumpsuit.Their makeup was more horrible than anything he'd ever seen. What the hell was happening?“Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Who are they?”“Who invited these kinds of people?”“Are they beggars?”“Who allowed them in here?”Clyde's eyes darkened, a fit of rage suddenly boiling inside him. Indeed, they looked like beggars, especially Violet whose hair was so messy and unkempt.Was this what Cora had been trying to warn her about? This cunning woman!“Becca, I hope this is not your daughter-in-law and granddaughter.” Olivia clicked her tongue. “Tsk, if not, your family's reputation ends here.”“O- Of course, not!” Rebecca exclaimed. “How c
Too Late, Ex-husband 53. Went Overseas
…At The Crawford's Family Mansion.The whole family was ready as well as the servants. The extended family literally.Clyde didn't expect the news to spread so fast. When he arrived home, he didn't look forward to seeing this crowd.The vast dining table was filled to the brim with various delicacies, and the whole family sat on the chairs surrounding it.His nephews, cousins, aunties, and uncles; literally, everyone was here. He should have seen this coming when his grandfather sounded very happy on the phone.This crowd was too much though.What if Violet and Mimi weren't prepared for this?Wouldn't they scare them off? “Oh, I assure you, Becca, your granddaughter's gonna be a beauty just like you.” His Aunt, Natalie, sat beside his mother, showering praises on her. “I'm just worried that she'll be too smart for her age.”“Isn't that a good thing?” His mother chortled. “My granddaughter must have the best qualities.”“Right!” Clyde’s father butted in. “In the next fifteen to tw
Too Late, Ex-husband 52. Their Plan
She walked over and took Mimi away from the cunning lady.The little girl only looked more confused, glancing between her and Cora. “Mummy…”“Hey, Dear. How about we go down and get something to eat after washing up?” Violet asked.She wasn't a fool to eat anything offered by Cora. Seriously, she didn't know what Clyde was thinking.“But there's food, Mummy…” Mimi pointed towards the large table. “I think Aunt Cora wants us to eat them.”Violet nodded, smiling at the girl. “But Mummy plans to feed you all your favorites. None of them are here-”“Mummy, you're amazing!” Mimi's confusion gave way to happiness the moment she heard about her favorite foods.Convincing her baby was a piece of cake. Violet couldn't tell her baby outrightly that Cora was a bad person because her foolish father trusted the lady. Minutes later, Freya emerged from the bathroom wearing a towel. “Great! Food is here and…”It only took a single glance from Violet for Freya to understand what was happening.She
Too Late, Ex-husband 51. Silly Ideas
~Her smile was too fake.It was more menacing than kind.Who was she kidding?If Violet didn't know the girl's true color, she would have almost believed that her intentions were genuine. Oh, goodness! How she wished she could smack Clyde on the head.Did he leave them in Cora's care to humiliate her?Wasn't that man unbelievable?Of all people…“Food will be ready soon,” Cora announced, her lips stretching into a smile. “Please feel at home, Girls. I'll be back in a jiffy.”Then she went ahead to pat Mimi's hair before leaving.Violet could finally breathe normally.She'd been trying so hard to keep in her rage from having to see Cora's face. “I don't like her, Vi,” Freya whispered to her the moment Cora left. “Her actions are too forced.”Even a child would know that Cora was only faking it.Violet didn't miss the anger and hate in her eyes.She didn't miss the jealousy in her eyes when she took Mimi from the bodyguard. Well, she was more worried about her baby than Cora. Mimi
Too Late, Ex-husband 50. Another Man's Ring
…Inside The Hotel. Cora sighed, leaning against the window, her gaze fixed on the scenery below.How funny!How devastating! How ridiculous!So Clyde hadn't been kidding with her. He really had found Violet.Not only that, but that wench had a child!?Wasn't her whole life a joke then?Would she be able to believe her reality anymore?Thinking she was far ahead and could handle the situation, Cora had never looked forward to this sudden blow.When Clyde had informed her on the phone, she wished she was dreaming. At first, she'd been confused. After all, the man only went to the point, telling her that he was bringing Violet and his daughter to IvoryHills.She should be prepared. She should help them get ready!Oh, she would.Folding her hands, her lips twitched, curling up slightly at the end. Violet Harris. She'd underestimated her once more. Who would ever expect that she'd been carrying a Crawford heiress when she ran away? An heiress… a child for the Crawford family. No! I
