admins Chapter 17 Dominic stared at his once–proud grandson, now kneeling before him for the first time. His face twisted with something he couldn’t quite name. “If giving up your position gets Lyra to see you, would you still go through with it?” Joel didn’t blink. “I would.” Dominic exhaled slow, then gave a small nod. … Read more
She’s just acting on impulse. I’ll wait for her to divorce.” +25 BONUS That evening, Weston saw Joel’s little stunt. He’d ignored all the livestream drama before- he knew Lyra was over Joel. But waiting for her to divorce? That crossed a line. That night, Weston went public. Windsor Corp announced open deals for any … Read more
Chapter 16 Joel vanished from livestreams for two weeks straight. People figured he’d flaked–just another bored billionaire chasing clout. But when he came back? Total shock. Bandages wrapped around his head, face ghost–white, like he’d been through hell. И Turned out, he had. During those two weeks offline, Joel put himself through everything Lyra had … Read more
Renee’s face popped up in a headline: [Slutz Group Crashes–Emerson Slutz Auctions Off Daughter to Save Company!] Poppy clicked her tongue. “That man’s ruthless. Ever since Fenwick Corp dropped them, everyone else bailed too. Now the company’s basically dead. Dude’s useless and still nasty. To keep the business alive, he literally tried 1/2 Chapter 15 … Read more
Lyra stared at Joel, his face twisted like he was the victim here, and let out a dry laugh. “Why would I want anything from you? I said I never wanted to see you again–did you think I was kidding? Wasn’t it your dream to marry Renee and pop out kids with her? Congrats, the … Read more
Weston didn’t leave Lyra’s side the rest of the day. After work, Joel trailed her car like a ghost, but Lyra acted like he didn’t exist. 1/2 Chooter 14 +25 BONUS That night, the butler came over with a tablet, clearly uncomfortable. “Mr. Windsor, Mrs. Windsor… there’s a man kneeling at the gate. He’s holding … Read more
Chapter 14 Joel stood there, stunned, ready to blurt out some excuse about mixing up Renee with Vesper–but Lyra cut in, her voice flat. “Hold up, Weston. Let me clear the room first.” This was still her turf–Lebeau Corp. No way she was airing her personal drama in front of the staff. She turned to … Read more
Being with Weston was easy. No games, no guessing. He wore his heart on his sleeve, and honestly? It felt like breathing after years of drowning with Joel. Joel hit the city where Lyra was staying and instantly put his team on recon mode. Chapter 13 +25 BONUS By evening, he was hunched over a … Read more
Chapter 13 Evelyn’s voice was tight. “The woman Weston Windsor’s marrying? It’s Lyra—your ex.” Joel’s eyes went sharp. “No way.” She pulled out a photo. “Paparazzi shot.” In it, Weston was wiping oil off Lyra’s cheek, all soft and boyfriend–coded. “She’s there, isn’t she? I’m flying out.” Evelyn grabbed his arm. “You’ve been so wrapped … Read more
“I messed up! I’ll apologize to Lyra in public–I’ll beg for her forgiveness! Please, Joel, I just lost the baby–have mercy!” 1/2 Chapter 12 +25 BONUS He stared down at her, icy and unmoved. “Let you go? Apologies don’t cut it. You’re gonna feel every ounce of what you put Lyra through. Only then can … Read more