All Chapters of In Love With My Ex's Billionaire Father: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Samantha stood outside Madison Middle School's small brick structure. The bell had just rang, and students flowed out in groups, smiling and conversing as they headed home. Samantha took a deep breath, bracing herself for the meeting ahead. She saw Claire Montgomery, a colleague teacher and Emily's known nemesis, approaching her vehicle.Claire was a strong lady, with sharp features and even sharper tongue. Her animosity against Emily was well-known, motivated by professional envy and personal vendettas. Samantha realized that if she could get Claire's support, it would greatly aid her attempts to bring Emily down."Claire!" Samantha cried out, picking up her speed to catch up.Claire turned, her gaze narrowing slightly as she recognized Samantha. "You're Samantha, right? "Who is Emily's friend?" Her tone was guarded, verging on unpleasant."Not anymore," Samantha said with a sour tone. "I need to speak with you about something essential. "It is about Emily."Claire's countenance alte

Emily endured the remainder of the day with a sad heart. The youngsters, feeling her preoccupied attitude, were more agitated than normal. She struggled to retain her customary excitement and became irritated at little distractions. When the final bell rang, signifying the end of the school day, Emily felt a rush of relief sweep over her. She started cleaning up her classroom, thinking that the normal chore would help clear her thoughts.Just as she had finished arranging the desks, there came a tap on her door. Emily glanced up to find Claire Montgomery standing there, arms crossed, with a smug grin on her face."Emily, do you have a moment? I will like to speak with you" Claire inquired, her tone oozing with fake kindness.Emily moaned internally but maintained a pleasant grin. "Okay, Claire. "What can I do for you?"Claire entered the classroom and locked the door behind her. "I just wanted to talk to you about some concerns I've been hearing around the school."Emily felt a twinge

That evening, Emily sat with Will and recounted the day's happenings. "Claire approached me after school," she added, her voice full of displeasure. "She practically gloated about the probation."Will grimaced as his protective instincts kicked in. "Claire Montgomery?" "What is her problem with you?""I don't know," Emily acknowledged. "She's always been competitive, but this is another level. I believe she has been spreading falsehoods about me, turning people against me.""We need to find a way to expose her," Will said with resolve in his eyes. "She can't get away with this."Emily nodded, feeling more determined. "I agree." But first, I need to prove myself to the board. I cannot afford to make any mistakes."They spent the next few hours planning a strategy. Emily would collect testimonials from supportive parents and coworkers to demonstrate her accomplishments and devotion. Meanwhile, Will would investigate Claire's history, looking for any proof that may discredit her.Emily a

Emily went through the corridors of Madison Middle School the day following the board's preliminary meeting, carrying the weight of doubt on her shoulders. The encounter had left her with more questions than answers, and she could feel a maelstrom of emotions gathering within her. She realized she needed to approach Claire, the root of her problems.As she went into the teachers' lounge, she saw Claire speaking animatedly with another teacher, a smug smirk on her face. Emily's temper surged, but she pushed herself to be cool. She could not allow Claire to get under her skin.Emily approached with her pulse beating. The other instructor hastily excused herself as she sensed the tension."Claire," Emily stated in a hard voice.Claire pivoted, her gaze sharpening. "Emily. "What do you want?""We need to talk," Emily said. "Somewhere private."Claire lifted an eyebrow and nodded. "Fine. Let's go to an empty classroom."They strolled silently to the classroom at the end of the hall. Emily

Emily sat with Will that evening, going over the material she had obtained from Principal Thompson. She felt a little relieved, knowing she had a good platform on which to construct her case against Claire. She still needed to connect the connections and establish Claire was the one making the accusations against her."We need to find a way to directly link these complaints to Claire," Emily added, frustrated in her voice. "It is not enough to demonstrate that she has a history of this conduct. We need strong evidence that she is behind the current claims."Will nodded thoughtfully. "We should search for similarities in the complaints, such as similar phrasing or phrases that may indicate they are from the same individual. We may also need to speak with some of the parents who submitted the complaints and determine whether they mentioned Claire."Emily agreed. "I'll start by reviewing the complaints again to see if anything leaps out. Meanwhile, we can attempt to quietly contact a few