All Chapters of In Love With My Ex's Billionaire Father: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Emily and Will walked out of Principal Andrews' office, the tension from the meeting lingering in the air. Emily felt a mixture of relief and worry; although the evidence presentation went well, the ultimate decision remained in the hands of the school board. Will kept a contemplative face as they climbed into their automobile."What's on your mind?" Emily inquired, feeling his uneasiness.Will looked at her, his brow wrinkled. "I can't shake the feeling that Claire isn't working alone."Emily scowled as her thoughts raced. "What do you mean?""Think about it," Will replied, starting the vehicle and driving out of the parking lot. "Claire's been relentless in her attempts to discredit you, but organizing so many parents to lodge complaints seems...extreme, even for her."Emily considered his remarks. "You're saying someone else might be behind this?""Or, at the very least, helping her," Will said. "Claire has always been competitive, but this degree of manipulation requires more than

The second board meeting hovered over Emily like a heavy cloud. She'd scarcely slept the night before, her thoughts preoccupied with concern and strategy. As she stepped into the boardroom with Will at her side, she took a deep breath and straightened her shoulders, ready to face whatever awaited her.Board members sat in a semicircle, their expressions a combination of cynicism and interest. Mr. Richards, the chairman, looked up from his notes as Emily and Will arrived. "Ms. Carter, Mr. Davis, please take your seats."Emily and Will sank onto the seats in the middle of the room. Principal Andrews was already there, his countenance inscrutable. The atmosphere was dense with anxiety, and the stakes were greater than ever.Mr. Richards cleared his throat, signifying the beginning of the meeting. "Ms. Carter, thank you for joining us again. After evaluating the new complaints and evidence given last week, we've decided to hold this follow-up meeting to offer you one last chance to resolv

Emily sat at the kitchen table with her hands wrapped around a warm cup of tea. The events of the day had left her exhausted and worried. The second board meeting had been arduous, and although she had managed to present some of the evidence against Claire, it was evident that the struggle had not ended.Will approached the room with a determined air. He put a soothing hand on Emily's shoulder. "Emily, we need to talk."She glanced up at him, her eyes full of concern. "What is it, Will?" "Did you find anything new?"Will took out a chair and sat across from her. "I have been thinking. Claire's position is escalating, and it is evident that she is not working alone. We need to push things to the next level if we want to put an end to this."Emily nodded with a spark of optimism. "What do you have in mind?"Will leaned forwards, his voice low and serious. "I plan to engage private detectives to look into Claire's life. We need to know everything about her—her history, her relationships,

"I don't know," Samantha said. "However, we need to decide on our next move. If she reveals us, we are both done."Claire's rage mirrored Samantha's. "I've worked too hard to let this happen. We need to discredit her before she can do any significant harm.""Exactly," Samantha confirmed. "We need to find a way to turn this around on her, make it look like she's the one causing problems."Claire considered for a minute. "What if we spread rumours that she is unstable? We may suggest that she's making it up because she's under too much pressure."Samantha's eyes shone with a wicked glitter. "It's a solid start. We may also exploit her previous connection with Jason against her. Make it seem as if she is still obsessed with him, which is impairing her judgement."Claire's voice was full with resentment. "And if we can get a few more complaints from parents and teachers, it'll look like a pattern of behaviour.""Perfect," Samantha replied with a flash of vengeful delight. "We need to act

Emily arrived at Madison Middle School the following morning, engrossed with the day ahead. Despite the continued difficulties with Claire and the legal processes, she was determined to prove herself and ensure that the children had a good day. As she proceeded towards her classroom, she observed Claire waiting beside the teachers' lounge with an angry expression. Claire's gaze fixed on Emily, and she marched over with deliberate steps."Emily," Claire said loudly, her voice booming along the silent hallway.Emily paused and turned to face Claire, ready herself for the confrontation she knew was coming. "Yes, Claire?"Claire's eyes blazed with rage. She held up the legal suit and shook it for emphasis. "What the hell is this?" she insisted."It's exactly what it says," Emily said, her voice calm and steady. "A defamation claim. You've been spreading falsehoods about me, and I'm not about to let you damage my career."Claire's face was distorted with wrath. "Lies? Everything I mention