All Chapters of From a Divorcee to a Billionaire: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

It was a big blow to Mr. Lesley to see his precious daughter on the entertainment news headlines in a very embarrassing and terrible form.Out of politeness, maybe I should go forward and comfort a few words but I was afraid that as soon as I opened my mouth, I would say, "In fact, it's not just the entertainment news headlines, because on Wall Street, the financial section will also squeeze out a small space to visit your daughter and my ex-husband's intimate photos."So that was why I said I was nothing like my mother. I would use such methods to vent my dissatisfaction. It was all Leo's fault. He kept taking from me, yet was stingy with emotional value, not even a bit.He also chose betrayal. From blocking me on Instagram to the Gala on my birthday, from behind the scenes to in the open, he trampled me thoroughly inside and out.Mr. Lesley was a man who could distinguish between urgency and importance. He apologized to me and had a brief and very unpleasant conversation with Eli

Duncan and Ethan completely disregarded Leo, with only Lily giving him a fierce glare.I observed that Leo was clearly still reeling from the courtroom's blow. Escorted by the police, he maintained a dignified demeanor and said to them, "You'd better treat me with respect. I'll be out on bail soon."His gaze swept over us, a sneer playing at the corners of his mouth as he tried to regain some ground with his words, speaking sarcastically. "Hailey, you calculating and heartless woman, you deceived me for two years with a cowardly facade, just to extort me now? It's truly repulsive!"He directed the last sentence to the two men present. "You guys have picked up my ex-wife. How amusing. If you're just looking to fuck her, you might as well seek out a prostitute. I can recommend one. It's far more enjoyable than being with her."He was as foolish as a potato head and his words were as venomous as a snake. I was torn between slapping him or considering his previous remarks as new ev

This was too sudden. I had never considered the possibility that Duncan might have feelings for me beyond friendship. Even if Lily had joked about it, I dared to believe that she had never imagined this situation either.I was even somewhat grateful for Duncan's damned thoughtfulness. If I met him at the restaurant on Sunday night with a foolish and ignorant mindset, and he suddenly said such a thing, what would I do?'God, I don't even want to think about that possibility!' I wondered.Just as I was trying to deal with the chaotic emotions, a call from the hospital ruined everything."Hailey, we need to talk to you about Mr. Edward's latest condition." Ryan's voice was unusually heavy on the other end of the phone."I'll be at the hospital right away," I replied briefly, and after hanging up, a sense of foreboding washed over me.At the hospital, Ryan was already waiting for me in his office. I sat down, and he handed me a medical record, speaking in a very serious tone, "Mr. Ed

Ethan's reply was as instinctive as it was swift. He yanked me toward him and our lips met in a long, deep kiss, his tongue delving in as I reciprocated with a flick of my own. As he reached for his phone under the couch, he ended the call with Matteo without a second thought.Soon, the silence of the room was punctuated only by the sounds of our kissing and our heavy breathing.Worried I might run out of breath, Ethan eventually released me, but it was he who let out a muffled groan first. He looked down at my hand, stroking his dick through his pants, then met my gaze."I can see something in your eyes," he said, hoisting me up and carrying me toward the bedroom, not forgetting to ask, "Am I mistaken, Hailey? I feel like you're starting to accept my love."Hanging onto him just as I had on the cruise, I hooked my legs around his waist to keep my balance. This time, there was no penetration, but it was no less intense. Ethan's hands, cupping my soft buttocks, kneaded them, occas

As the evening glow faded, the city's neon lights began to brighten. Duncan and I sat in an elegant restaurant, enjoying a fine dinner. The restaurant was filled with a faint fragrance, and soft music echoed in our ears as if the whole world had fallen silent. Duncan was unusually not in formal attire, showing me an extremely private casual side of himself."You've been staring at me," Duncan said without looking at me, focusing on cutting his steak. "If it's to apologize, that's fine, but if there's something else, I don't mind you telling me directly."I took a deep breath, finally made up my mind, and put down my cutlery. "Duncan, I've carefully recalled our interactions."Duncan nodded and put down what he was doing like me. "We've known each other for many years.""Of course, we've had many meals together before, but it was more like... a working meal? I don't know if that description fits.""Because I would only talk to you about my work, and of course, some industry gossip.