All Chapters of Ex-Husband's Relentless Desire : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Hugh's POV I waited outside her apartment building and saw a car pull up. A man opened the passenger door, and Sheila stepped out. She wore a cream-colored blouse and a short skirt, her red hair making her look like a cherry ice cream in summer. She seemed in good spirits, which eased some of my worries. I'd feared yesterday's ordeal might have left her deeply shaken.However, I couldn't help but feel curious about the man accompanying her. I approached cautiously."Sheila," I said as I pulled out the camera and glanced at the man beside her, deciding not to say much more.Understanding my intention, Sheila turned to the man. "Wait here. I need to talk to him alone."Once we were a short distance away, I inquired, "Who is he?""A bodyguard that Will hired for me.""Will really takes care of you, huh! Does he treat all his employees this way?" I mockingly remarked."Give me the photos," Sheila redirected the conversation, taking the camera. She then asked, "Have you seen these?""Yes,

Sheila's POV I opened my arms and embraced Gregory tightly, noticing that I now had to stand on tiptoe to reach his neck. It had been years since we last saw each other, and he had changed so much.Gregory's father was the founder of Cliff Law Firm, renowned nationwide. His father had a lot of business dealings with my father, and my divorce agreement was drafted by a lawyer from Cliff Law Firm. When we were kids, his family lived next door to mine. Unlike my brothers Travis and Will, who inherited my father's dark brown hair, I took after my mother with red hair. Gregory's hair was red too, making him look more like my real brother compared to Travis and Will.He was three years younger than me and used to cry a lot. Will loved to prank him, often scaring him with spiders from the garden. Every time he got bullied, I would help him fight back. Later, I went to college and rarely came home, and he went to a private high school, boarding at the school. We hardly saw each other after t

Hugh’s POV After Shelia and I kissed that night, we didn't contact each other for a week. During that time, I had to deal with work and face Susan, Sam's older sister, who naturally hired top lawyers for him. The Middleton family, while not as powerful as Thornton Aviation or Warner Pharmaceuticals, had their own food and agriculture businesses and still held significant economic strength. They wouldn't sit back when it came to Sam's case.Once Sam was sent to prison, Susan, being the largest investor in Flegmin Pharmaceuticals, was also investigated. However, there was no evidence connecting her to the illegal drug production, so she faced no penalties.David may have privately helped Susan. Despite their marriage being a business alliance, he always pampered her. Over 20 years ago, when Thornton Aviation was in crisis, Susan sold her assets in the Middleton family business to help David. That's why she now holds 15% of the shares in Thornton Aviation.As for my mother, David only m

Hugh's POV The next morning, I checked my phone and found that Shelia's gossip had disappeared. However, news of my engagement to Esther still dominated the headlines.During the company's executive meeting, Susan suddenly brought up the engagement, stating, "The announcement of Hugh and Esther's engagement has boosted Thornton Aviation's stock. It seems Esther's reputation as a peacekeeping doctor is very popular. I think we should have a grand engagement ceremony and invite all major media outlets.""I don't want to turn my personal marriage into a publicity stunt," I responded coldly."As board members, we all have a responsibility to contribute to the group. You've been on the board for almost a month, and we haven't seen any accomplishments from you yet." Susan, who had been the PR director for years, quickly gained everyone's approval for her suggestion."Hugh, it's settled then," David made the final decision for me.Too tired to argue any further, I reluctantly agreed.Near

Hugh's POV On the way back to the estate with Esther, it started to rain. The image of Gregory embracing Shelia as they left wouldn't leave my mind. Would they spend the night together? Why should I care if they did? I pissed off. "Hugh," Esther called out, "you're driving too fast."I suddenly realized I was speeding."Are you angry with me, or with Shelia? You haven't said a word this whole trip," Esther asked."I'm not angry. I just wish you'd consult me before making so many decisions. You didn't tell me about the August 13th engagement, or about holding a ceremony, let alone inviting Shelia.""I promise I won't do it again," Esther didn't argue, instead placing her hand on my thigh, caressing it, "I have another piece of news. A medical school in Europe has invited me to participate in a research project. After our engagement ceremony, I'll be working there for two months.""What kind of project?" I asked, somewhat surprised."It's about emergency care for battlefield injuries