Semua Bab Taming the Divorced Runaway Wife: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Chapter 071ReeseBaby?I gasped at that word, pressing my palm against my chest, feeling my heart thumping loudly against it.The endearment sounded so familiar, as if it had been used by a man I'd been involved with, yet I couldn't recall any of them using such an endearment. Even Troy didn't call me that word. Unless L. Carter was a part of my past, which was impossible. I was certain I had never met him even once in my life. I don't know if he was part of my memory that I had forgotten, but he should've told me or my team about it.Clearing my throat, I continued to read his letter. "I actually reside in Manhattan, but I'm currently in Los Angeles visiting my broadcasting company to check on its operations. Once you've read this, I'll send my helicopter for you, ensuring a swift journey to my office. Enjoy your flight to my office. See you soon, baby."My nostrils flared in irritation as I finished the letter. I crumpled it in my fist, clenching my teeth in anger. This Lorenzo Car

Chapter 073ReeseI had never encountered such narcissism. The urge to pull my hair out surged within me. "You're insane! You're a son of-""We're not having this conversation here," he interjected swiftly. "Not in public, at least. I prefer some privacy when speaking with my future wife."I heard Trevor's growl. "You can't just send me away. I'm here to guard and protect Miss Riley-" He was cut off mid-sentence as two men, presumably Enzo's bodyguards, grabbed his arms, pinned him to the ground, and handcuffed him."Trevor!" I yelled, my eyes wide in shock as I watched them subdue my bodyguard, who was clearly larger than both of them. "Let him go! You fucking bastards!"There was nothing I could do, as I could only watch as they hauled Trevor out of the room, his curses gradually diminishing in volume. My eyes stung as I whipped my head back to face Enzo."You may leave now, Owen. Thank you," Enzo directed his personal assistant, and Owen nodded, before he walked out of the room.No

Chapter 075Reese''I have to agree with you this time, Riley. Mr. L really is out of his mind...'' Jimmy said, his fatigue evident in a way that surprised me.I whipped my head towards him, trying to figure out what he was pointing out.Did he finally understand how absurd the idea of that arranged marriage was?''I'm sorry, Riley...'' Jimmy said, slumping back against the couch, arms spread wide, his eyes brimming with remorse. ''I shouldn't have pushed you to agree with him. We're talking about your personal life here, and I know we've overstepped. I'm not married, so I can't claim to have any expertise, but I believe starting with marrying someone you love is sensible. You shouldn't marry that man if you don't want to...''I found myself at a loss for words. To say I was moved would be putting it mildly. Jimmy, ever the opportunist, was now ready to pass up a golden chance for my sake.''We can still sort things out...'' he said. ''There's your upcoming photo shoot with Bvlgari, b

Chapter 077Reese"It will have to be your best performance ever, Riley," Flora added. "It must be a showstopper, leaving us no reason to turn down the offer. More projects will follow, and I can see them on the horizon.""More projects?" I asked, my voice trembling. "But I'm still on a break."My head was reeling; I hadn't forgotten that she was now pressuring me to go to Brazil. For heaven's sake, I only returned from the Maldives yesterday; I had just gotten over the jetlag.Flora gave me a cold stare. "You deserve to work hard now. After all, your three-year vacation cost me a lot of money, and I'm still thankful that you managed to avoid any controversies this time, even though I know what happened during your vacation."I felt a burning sensation in my eyes, but I held back the tears."So, that's all you care about?" I yelled. "Is money the only thing that matters to you? Haven't you considered the hatred aimed at me, the possibility of being booed by Marcus' fans as I walked do

Chapter 079ReeseI understood that the agency's response was a typical diplomatic one given when a model broke up with another, but as a supermodel myself, I was all too familiar with the dreadful experience of receiving global hate, and I didn't wish for Marcus to endure that, despite him cheating on me.I was acutely aware of his emotional turmoil."It's enough for me if the world understands that I wasn't unfaithful to him...'' I said. "When it became public knowledge that Dr. Smith assaulted me, the accusations of my cheating will no longer hold."Enzo's eyes darkened, and the fleeting anger I glimpsed earlier now spread across his face.He strode towards me, closing the distance until we were merely an inch apart.His jaw muscle twitched as he said, "Firstly, I will decide how to retract the news. Our deal was only to clear your name. Secondly, the argument you just made is foolish. If that's your second condition, then I would say, no."I swallowed again, unable to argue that h