All Chapters of Ex-Wife Returns a Billionaire: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Philip leaned back in the office chair, staring at the stack of documents Daniel had forwarded over earlier. The divorce was finally underway, but somehow, it didn't feel as though progress was being made; it felt like a slow, agonizing process that was only going to get messier. He had called Daniel right away when Kendra had left, desperate to get at least that part of his life right.The longer Bianca clung to that legal tie, the stronger the hold, and Philip simply could not manage that. He needed to get rid of her for good.His phone buzzed on his desk and yanked him from his daze. Daniel's name flashed across the screen. Philip swiped to answer. "Daniel, please tell me you have good news."Daniel's sigh through the other end didn't sound promising. "Not exactly."Philip's heart sank. "What now?Bianca is not going to make this easy. She's contesting the divorce," Daniel said with a cool tone but heavier weight in it.Philip's hand tightened on the phone. "Contest it? How can

Philip leaned against the railing at Brooks Enterprises' terrace.He let out a deep breath, praying it would help relax the tension in his chest. The last few weeks had been tough; Kendra was still keeping her distance and every day brought a new complication with Bianca's divorce proceedings.As he glanced at his phone, it vibrated with an alert from Brooks Enterprises' PR team. Philip furrowed his brow, pulled open the message and felt his stomach lurch."Subject: Press Inquiry Regarding Bianca Brooks"Philip's eyes skimmed the email as his hands clenched around the phone.Evidently, Bianca had attended a corporate event that day and had spoken to the press about how she was "reconciling" with Philip, how they were "working things out."He could hardly believe what he was reading.What in the world is she up to now?Not wasting another minute, Philip dialed Daniel, his lawyer. "Daniel, Bianca showed up at the event today and announced to the press that we're getting back together

Philip sat in his office alone, the walls closing in on him. Everything he tried to hold together was slipping away, and he didn't know how to stop it.His phone buzzed on his desk, pulling him out of his reverie. It was Daniel, his attorney and friend."Hey, Daniel," Philip answered, the sound of his voice flat.Daniel didn't waste any time with chit-chat. "Philip, I've been getting more calls from investors. They're worried, and a few are pulling out."Philip closed his eyes, feeling the weight of news squarely hit him. "Is there any way to convince them to stay?"Daniel sighed; his tone was sympathetic. "It's tough. The situation with Bianca hasn't helped, and your statement only did so much. With the press twisting everything, they're seeing Brooks Enterprises as risky territory."Philip rubbed his temples; the stress was pounding at his brain. "So, what's the plan? I can't just sit here and watch everything crumble.""That's actually what I wanted to talk with you about," Dani

The courtroom fell silent as Philip sat beside his attorney, Daniel, steeling himself for day one of the legal war against Bianca. He felt the weight of every gaze in the room, from attorneys to journalists seated in the back ready and willing to turn it all into tomorrow's headlines. This was not a divorce case; Bianca had made sure that it would be a very public affair.Daniel moved in close, his voice low. "Remember, Philip, she's playing to the public. She wants to come out looking like the victim, so don't let her get a rise out of you."Philip nodded his head, his jaw clenched. "I know. But seeing her twist everything we went through, it's not easy.""Believe me, I understand," Daniel said, placing a reassuring hand on Philip's shoulder. "But this is what we were waiting for. Let her play her game. We are here to show the truth." The pound of the gavel from the judge's hand drew all eyes to the front as the proceedings were about to get underway.Bianca sat on the other sid

The beating of Philip's heart picked up the pace as the judge looked around the room, perusing a stack of papers at a painstakingly slow speed.Each word spoken by Bianca's attorney had been there to chip away at credibility, reputation, and serenity in his mind.And now, the courtroom held its collective breath with quiet anticipation, watching the judge as he readied the verdict that would determine the course of Philip's future."The court sides with Mr. Brooks," declared the judge finally, his voice firm but resolute. "Mr. Brooks will retain full control over Brooks Enterprises. Mrs. Brooks will be granted a limited settlement, proportional to her contributions during the marriage." Relief washed through Philip, covering the months of tumult that Bianca had dragged him through.His fingers relaxed, letting go of the table's edge, and for a moment, he felt the heavy weight of the court case and the accusations and Bianca's manipulations finally begin to lift from his shoulders.T