The Divorced Billionaire 23.Frustration gnawed at Ted's insides like a relentless predator. The constant reminder of his financial downfall haunted him, urging him into a desperate quest for a way out. His grandfather's refusal to reinstate his finances only fueled the fire of his discontent.One evening, unable to bear the weight of his needs any longer, Ted decided to take matters into his own hands. Sneaking into his grandfather's room with a stealthy resolve, he scoured the space for anything of value he could steal and sell. The room, adorned with memories and history, now became a hunting ground for a desperate man.However, his furtive endeavors were abruptly interrupted by the stern voice of his grandfather. "What do you think you're doing, Ted?" The old man's eyes bore into Ted's, disappointment etched across his face.Caught in the act, Ted stammered, attempting to fabricate an excuse. "I was just looking for... something. I didn't mean to..."His grandfather cut him off wi
Salvador drove Flora to her apartment in a comfortable silence. The tension that had enveloped the family gathering still lingered in his mind, and he felt the need to address it.Breaking the quiet ambiance, Salvador spoke, "Flora, I apologize for the way my family acted back there. It wasn't fair to you."Flora, who seemed oddly unfazed by the ordeal, offered a warm smile. "Oh, don't worry about it, Salvador. Your family is... unique, but I kinda enjoyed the theatrics. It makes life interesting."Salvador chuckled, finding solace in Flora's easygoing nature. "Well, they certainly have a way of making an impression. But I appreciate your understanding."As the car glided through the city streets, Salvador's thoughts shifted to the complex dynamics within his family. He realized that, despite the occasional chaos, there was an underlying bond that tied them together. Flora's presence provided a comforting contrast to the stormy atmosphere of the Maroon mansion.Flora, sensing Salvador
Kelvin Maroon, seated in his lavish office overlooking the bustling cityscape, was engrossed in his work when his secretary entered the room, holding a tabloid. Her expression hinted at a mixture of excitement and hesitation as she handed the publication to Kelvin."Mr. Maroon, you might want to see this," she said, gesturing toward the sensational headline that dominated the front page.Kelvin glanced at the headline, "Salvador Maroon's Mysterious Face: What Is He Hiding?" The accompanying image showed a blurred Salvador in what seemed to be a secret meeting.Kelvin raised an eyebrow, a sly smile forming on his lips. "Well, well, what do we have here?"His secretary hesitated before cautiously speaking, "It's all over the news. They're speculating about why Salvador would hide his face. Some are even suggesting he might be a fugitive."Kelvin's eyes sparkled with mischief. "Perfect. This could be just the thing we need to stir up some trouble in the Maroon family."The secretary, sen
The night was alive with the vibrant energy of celebration. Salvador, Roxy, and Flora decided to revel in the success of the press conference, a turning point that calmed the storm surrounding Salvador's identity. The three friends chose a lively spot for their after-party, where laughter and the clinking of glasses filled the air.As they settled into the cozy corner of the bar, Salvador couldn't help but reflect on the whirlwind of events that had transpired. Roxy, however, had a different agenda – to make the most of the celebration."Cheers to our victory!" Roxy declared, raising his glass high. Flora and Salvador joined the toast, clinking their glasses together. The ambiance of the bar seemed to amplify their joy.Flora, with a mischievous grin, turned to Salvador, "So, Mr. Maroon, how does it feel to be back in the spotlight?"Salvador chuckled, "Well, it's a mixed bag. But at least the headlines are in our favor now."Roxy, already feeling the effects of the celebratory drinks
The Divorced Billionaire 27.Leah’s fundraising ceremony was just around the corner and her auctioning too. Ted was dead ass broke and he was avoiding Leah too , Nothing was going his way and Flora wouldn’t even take his calls. His grandfather is turning deaf ears to his pleas.“ Grandpa ! I’m here …” Flora announced her arrival, Ted was shocked that flora appeared just right in time . “ Grandpa is away for a meeting in Italy, He is returning a few days before his birthday “ Ted said and Flora nodded.“ I see …” “ You don’t look okay, Your skin looks pale too “ Ted said, noticing flora’s face , He knew she was a skincare kind of girl so it came as a shock that she was looking pale and dry . Flora sighed , How could she be okay ? The man she hated lived directly opposite her , Since she found out Tony has been living opposite her , Her daily routine changed. All she did was worry and what even made her worry even more was that Salvador and Roxy would be so disappointed that she kept
The Divorced Billionaire 28. The Atmosphere changed, Both Ted and Flora seemed shocked to see Anthony here at Leah’s event of all places . Leah had no idea who this bidder was but she wanted to get to know him more and even any type of relationship with him, Although the scandal about the Almighty Maroon heir had died down, and sorted out, She felt like like she needed another major partner or investor with equal or more amount of shares than the heir.“ Woah ! Who would think that I would meet my in law like this , After a long time of trying to follow your idea of cutting ties with their family “ Ted was trying to get on Leah’s nerves and he was doing it just right , Flora was sweating profusely, her fist clenched and her vision getting blurry .“ Ted ! Whatever you are trying to do , Do not even think about it …” Flora couldn’t continue her statement, Ted turned and headed directly to where Anthony and Leah stood . Flora’s vision was getting even more blurry and she staggered b
The Divorced Billionaire 29.“ Ted … What’s your problem?” Flora whispered , Ted was now being annoying and she couldn’t even hide her irritation, She had to downgrade Salvador like this in front of Jamie. “ I mean… it’s just a question, You are dating Jamie ? That’s shocking, I mean if you want to give your grandfather a good in law shouldn’t you go for someone better than your ex husband… No offense Tony “ And at that Ted smirked , He already placed the bomb waiting for it to explode .“ Ex husband…” Salvador and Roxy said in unison. “ Oh …You little girlfriend didn’t tell you she used to be married to Anthony here …” Ted asked.“ The ex husband you spoke of was Mr Anthony here?” Leah asked , She felt like there was more to flora she had no idea about, Ted did say that she was married to but he was this big catch right here .“ Even Leah knew you used to be married?” Roxy asked , His voiced lowered but Salvador for some reason didn’t make any move to ask flora any questions , He
The Divorce Billionaire 30. Flora had intentions of talking to Salvador and Roxy, She had no interest whatsoever with even associating with Anthony.“ What do you want ?” Flora yelled at Anthony moving away from where he was standing, She was still afraid of Anthony, All the pains and abuse she went through in her marriage with Anthony.“ Flora…I know you are shocked and I don’t want to scare you but I feel like we can speak about this and settle our differences “ Anthony pleaded, He moved closer to Flora, She was about to start her car and chase after Salvador and Roxy.“ I do not want to talk to you, Tony! We might be living g next to each other but I do not want to see you anywhere around me … Thank you “ Flora stated and drove off. Flora’s destination was Salvador’s house, She had no idea how she was going to make the boys understand why she lied so much, She wanted to make sure she fixed what she had broken. Flora pulled over to Salvador’s backyard, She moved closer to the fron