Chapter 80 Chapter 80 Audrey’s POV: I was heading back to collect my things from Noah’s art room when a figure stepped into my path. Daisy Cole, in all her polished glory, stood before me with a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Audrey Lane, isn’t it? I was
Chapter 79 Ethan’s POV: Caspar led me down the hallway toward his wine cellar. As soon as we were alone, I leaned against the bar and asked casually, “So, how did you and Audrey meet? ” His eyebrow arched instinctively, and I could see a sudden territorial look flash across
Chapter 78 Chapter 78 Audrey’s POV: Caspar’s words echoed in my mind as I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. “What if you raise our standards and then leave us p> His question had followed me from dinner, through my evening routine, and now kept me from sleep. There
Chapter 77 My message had been delivered crystal clear: Audrey was under my protection now. Mission accomplished, ชล I stood up, having no desire to spend another minute in this apartment. George and Eleanor remained frozen in the corner, perspiration visible on George’s forehead as he nervously adjusted his collar.
Chapter 76 Chapter 76 Audrey’s POV: I glanced at Caspar, half–expecting to see him erupt in anger. Instead, his expression remained perfectly controlled, though a dangerous gleam flickered in his eyes. I cleared my throat. “Pretty boy? Excuse me, George, but which eye of yours saw that he is a
Chapter 75 “Let’s take my SUV, I said, fishing my keys from my bag, keeping my voice deliberately even. “It has Noah’s car seat already installed, and more space for groceries. ” “ As you wish,” he conceded, sliding the Maserati’s key fob back into his pocket with a nonchalance.
Chapter 74 Chapter 74 Audrey’s POV: The morning light filtered through the windows as my car pulled up to the lawyer’s office. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come. Finally. After four long years, I was about to end this farce of a marriage. I
Chapter 73 Chapter 73 Caspar’s POV: “ Yes, I’m going through with the divorce tomorrow p> Divorce? Tomorrow? I suddenly realized I had nearly forgotten about the scheduled divorce proceedings. I inhaled sharply in surprise, causing me to choke on my own saliva. A series of undignified coughs followed as
Chapter 72 Audrey’s POV: I left the restaurant with Caspar following right behind me. The cool evening air was a welcome relief after the tense atmosphere inside. A sleek black car was already waiting at the curb, and James immediately stepped out to open the door for us. 6743 “How
Chapter 71 Chapter 71 David winced, running a hand through his hair. “Audrey, be reasonable. I can offer you better terms instead. But what you’re asking for… that’s the one thing I can’t give you p> 74 “Then don’t sit here making grand promises you can’t keep,” I shot back.
Chapter 70 Audrey’s POV: I sat in the back of a taxi, absently watching the New York skyline blur past the window. My mind was on the message Finley had sent me just minutes before. Heads up, Audrey. David White from Horizon Gallery London just flew into New York. He’s
Chapter 69 Chapter 69 Caspar’s POV: I watched Audrey’s face carefully as she expressed her annoyance at being the object of pity. The slight flush on her cheeks and the defiant tilt of her chin were particularly fascinating. “I understand,” I said finally. After a moment of consideration, I added,
Chapter 68 Chapter 68 Audrey’s POV: The afternoon light streamed through the large windows of the Thornton estate’s art room, casting a golden glow over Noah’s latest masterpiece. I watched as his small hand moved confidently across the canvas, adding strokes of vibrant blue to what was shaping up to
Chapter 67 Chapter 67 Dorothy sighed, settling into her chair. “After the discovery, I immediately sent someone to investigate the Bailey family. Five years ago, when we arranged the marriage with the Bailey family, they were in financial distress but didn’t want to risk their precious Sienna in a contract
Chapter 66 Caspar’s POV: 74 After a simple dinner with Daisy Cole at The Ritz, Ethan arranged for his sister Daisy to assist me with some company affairs instead. Though Daisy was clearly interested in extending our interaction beyond business, I remained focused on finalizing the merger documents as quickly
Chapter 65 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 65 Audrey’s POCV: These past few days at the Thornton estate had been surprisingly… peaceful. If not for the terse message from Samuel West informing me of our impending divorce, I might have forgotten the complexities waiting beyond the estate’s gates. 74 My
Chapter 64 Caspar’s POV: 74 The crisp London air hit my face as I stepped off the private jet at Heathrow. I caught my reflection in the polished brass revolving doors–impeccable black suit, precisely knotted tie, expression carefully calibrated to reveal nothing. “Welcome to London, Mr. Thornton,” the ground crew
Chapter 63 Chapter 63 I had always assumed Sienna was the Bailey girl in the contract, but this changed everything. “But this doesn’t make sense,” I muttered, frowning deeply. “I was told the Bailey family only had one daughter. But why p> The contract clearly stated “Audrey Bailey” as the
Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Dorothy’s POV: I hung up the phone, sighing deeply as I placed it on my antique side table. “End things with the Bailey girl,” I muttered to myself, rising from my chair. “Perhaps not the worst idea. ” After that disgraceful incident with the stolen painting,
Chapter 61 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 61 Caspar’s POV: I stood outside Audrey’s door, waiting patiently. When it finally opened, Audrey appeared, fully dressed but with slightly disheveled hair. ‘Good morning,” I said, keeping my voice neutral. “I hope you slept well p> “Yes, thank you,” she replied, her