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The Jilted Ex-Wife Is A Zillionaire
Isabel returned to her penthouse after a grueling seventeen-hour flight, only to be greeted by the cloying scent of another woman's perfume. Her husband of three years, Darius, sat waiting with divorce papers. He wanted to marry his mistress, Dove, and offered Isabel a measly one million dollars, treating her like a greedy charity case from the Rust Belt who should just take the payout and vanish. But Isabel didn't want his pity. She demanded the four percent equity stake in his family's company that she rightfully owned—a stake worth 1.5 billion dollars. When she revealed this, the wealthy family turned vicious. They refused to acknowledge that she had secretly saved their empire from bankruptcy years ago. Instead, Darius and Dove orchestrated a brutal public execution. They ambushed her at a top law firm, spreading malicious lies that her investment money was stolen from a Ponzi scheme. They even hired a fake victim to scream at her in the lobby, successfully terrifying Isabel's lawyer into dropping her case on the spot. She had quietly rescued their entire legacy, yet they were willing to frame her as a criminal and destroy her life just to keep her rightful billions. As Darius and his mistress gloated over her absolute ruin, the most ruthless and feared lawyer in New York suddenly stepped in front of Isabel, his voice cutting through the dead silence. "Your case, I'll take it.""Review this divorce agreement and sign it if all is in order."
At the entrance of the Sunglow Hotel, Ashton Baldwin paused and looked at the speaker—his wife, Emalee James.
It was Bobby James' birthday today. Ashton had faced many challenges to find a perfect gift and to arrive on time.
Yet, instead of receiving a warm greeting, Emalee presented him with divorce papers.
Ashton managed a strained smile and gently lowered her hand that clutched the document.
"Emalee, it's your grandfather's birthday today. There are many guests around. This isn't the time for jokes like this," he said, chuckling nervously.
However, his smile froze immediately after he finished speaking.
A chill of coldness and repulsion in Emalee's gaze struck him, something he had never witnessed before.
"This is no joke. Sign the divorce papers and leave," she declared firmly.
Desperation crept into Ashton's voice as his hope dwindled. "Why? Is this about your old flame?"
Upon his question, Emalee merely nodded, and then handed him a bank card.
"You already know why. No more words are necessary. There's money on this card. Think of it as a settlement. Sign it, take the money, and we're done," she stated icily.
Ashton's mouth twitched, but before he could respond, a mocking tone interrupted him.
"Emalee! Just divorce him already. Why bother with a settlement? Does this loser even merit that?"
Tristan James, Emalee's younger brother, had come over, wearing a look of contempt.
Locking eyes with Ashton, Tristan raised an eyebrow and scoffed, "What are you staring at? Did I offend? Remember, the James family holds a notable reputation in Inewood. My sister, a CEO, is both skilled and stunning! And you, Ashton, have proven to be an utter nonentity. What have you contributed in these two years other than sponging off us? Do you really believe you deserve her?"
He turned to look at his sister and added, "Rather than wasting money on him, Emalee, you should let me use it for a new car. At least that would be of some use!"
Emalee exhaled softly, a hint of resignation in her voice. "Ashton may not have shown much capability, but we are married, after all. Just let him take this money as his compensation."
These words left Ashton feeling both sad and powerless.
It appeared he had merely been a substitute in Emalee's life.
How could she understand that his choice to underperform was intentional?
Ashton was fully capable of eclipsing others if he desired.
Yet, he feared his success might revive Emalee's insecurities, reminding her of her talented first love who had once left her.
Choosing to suppress his abilities, Ashton had supported Emalee, allowing her to be the one to shine.
Despite his efforts to cultivate their love over two years, it was not enough to touch Emalee's heart.
Now, with her first love back, she was ready to end their marriage?
The absurdity of it made his heart sink.
People's affections, he realized, could indeed be fleeting.
"Emalee, I must ask you one final time. Are you certain you want to end our marriage?" he inquired, his voice tinged with a chill.
Emalee nodded decisively.
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Secrets Of The Worthless Husband
For two years, Ashton had poured his heart into his marriage, yet Emalee's heart remained cold. Despite his dedication, Emalee presented him with divorce papers. She bluntly stated she could not remain married to a man whose net worth was less than a million dollars. Ashton signed the papers, closing one chapter of his life and stepping into a new beginning. Then, Ashton revealed his secret identities: a music mogul, a medical expert, and a martial arts master—each persona impressive enough to stun the world. As Ashton’s true capabilities came to light, Emalee was overwhelmed with deep regret./0/11663/coverorgin.jpg?v=20250115170815&imageMogr2/format/webp)
