All Chapters of I Want A Divorce, Mr. Billionaire!: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

My fingers dig into the leather armrests of my chair, knuckles white with fury. I underestimated Hazel, and now she holds a significant control over my corporation’s assets. Every attempt to wrestle back power only threatens to sink me deeper into financial ruin. The news about my spiraling down businesses is like nails on a chalkboard, each report another hammer to my pride and patience. Just as I’m about to turn off the TV, it flickers to a new segment, which makes my stomach lurch.Vincent has regained consciousness! Vincent says with feign innocence, “Carter Whitlock threatened to kill me if I wouldn’t help him with the kidnapping and killing of my brother. At that time, I had an issue with dad. I didn’t believe he could help me against Carter. So I obeyed Carter instead of seeking help from him.” "That snake," I mutter through gritted teeth. Every fiber of my being screams to crush Vincent and Hazel now, but any rash action will only tighten the noose around my neck. So I

HAZEL’S POV: "Carter Whitlock, a multi-billionaire business mogul, was inside his helicopter when it exploded during an attempt to escape the authorities," the anchor reports. Tears fall in my eyes, but for what reason exactly? Guilt, because I played a huge part in all of this? Or fear that Sammy may blame me for losing his father one day?I never want Carter to die, let alone a horrible death. I just want him gone, out of our lives.Marius anchors me into an embrace when my knees buckle, and I almost lose my footing. "Carter's downfall is his own doing," Marius murmurs. "Don't blame yourself."He’s right. I can't let even Carter's ghost to also haunt me. It’s my right to embrace my hard-won freedom.As I pull back slightly, I look up at Marius. “Thank you. I feel better now.”My attention suddenly shifts towards the Whitlock Corporation, which is now teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, when papa appears in the living area and opens the topic about it."Hazel, I know it's a to

Empty. That’s what the hallway is, provoking my heart to hammer against my chest. Marius pulls me inside our suite and locks the door."Someone may have mistaken our suite for theirs," Marius says.Though I hope he’s right, there’s a nagging feeling that refuses to loosen its grip on me. I try to steel myself, reminding myself that I’m here to unwind, not to be more distressed.When Sammy finally wakes up, I throw myself into the rest of the day's activities, determined to shake off the unease.We head to Tokyo Disneyland. A giddy sense of wonder rushes through me as Sammy squeals with delight on the rides. I feel like a child again, experiencing something I’ve never known. My adoptive parents always left me behind during their vacations only taking their biological son with them, claiming I needed to focus on my studies for a better future, even during summer breaks. Now that I’m a mother, I’m grateful that Sammy can experience this, to have fun and create memories that’ll fill

CARTER’S POV: Sammy’s babysitters stand fearfully and guilty at the edge of the room. "Hazel has probably read my love letter to her by now. Bring her to me too, and I'll give your families back to you,” I say.Without words, the babysitters hurry out of my ‘hideout’ to fulfill my demand.I turn my attention to Sammy who makes my heart swell with love and joy. His initial fear of my scarred appearance fades away, replaced by the familiar giggles and playful energy we once shared. The thoughts of Marius, having this moment, ignites a smoldering anger within me. He has no right to act like Sammy’s father. It’s only my right alone.My family will be complete again, and I’ll help Hazel rebuild my… I mean, our company.I kiss Sammy’s forehead, then whispers, "You'll see your mother soon, and we'll be very happy."I gently lay Sammy down on my bed as he drifts to sleep, covering him with a blanket. He’s my carbon copy; every contour of his face is me. But when I look at myself in the cr

HAZEL’S POV: It's time to go and save my Sammy! I wait until I’m certain Marius and papa are gone. Then, I open my eyes and spit out the sedative pills I’ve hidden beneath my tongue. The babysitters’ surrender is a ruse, orchestrated by Carter to lure Marius and papa away from me. That’s written as my instruction on how to get to him at the back of the note I found in Sammy’s crib. I consider telling Marius and papa the truth, but I’m scared that if I do, Carter will find out before we can capture him. I can’t risk the possibility of never seeing my Sammy again. The mansion is full of bodyguards and staff, all under strict orders to keep me safe, but contained. So I have to be very careful with my every move. Slipping out of the bedroom, I navigate the corridors, avoiding the main areas where the bodyguards and staff will be most vigilant. I then make my way to the back door where I spot one of the bodyguards’ cars. Its heavily tinted windows provide the perfect cover. I hop i