Jilted Ex-wife Billionaire Heiress novel Chapter 119

Chapter 119 Culprit For All

Her Miseries

There was one thing Darya didn’t tell Micah–she was grateful for the experience, despite the heavy price she paid.

It reminded her that she couldn’t have everything she wanted.

Growing up, she had basked in the adoration of her three brothers and doting father, feeling like a princess.

Micah represented the first major setback in her life.

The more resistance he put up, the more intrigued she grew.

It became an obsession of hers to win him over.

She kept chipping away at the wall he put up, for three whole years.

But it was time to stop.

Despite all the heartache, she had learned tremendously from the experience, thanks to Micah.

But she wasn’t about to let him have the satisfaction of knowing that.

As Micah watched Darya leave, regret surged in his heart.

He had let her down.

He left the ballroom quietly.

His chauffeur had left, driving Regina home.

Micah got the hotel concierge to book a private car for him.

‘Where to, sir?‘ the driver asked.

‘Just drive around the city for a while.‘ Micah leaned back against the headrest and closed his eyes.

He had no idea where he wanted to go, but he knew for sure he didn’t want to go home.

Not just yet.

The driver, accustomed to all kinds of odd requests from customers, shrugged and started the engine.

He turned on the radio and tuned in to the classical music station.

Micah frowned when he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket.

He pulled it out, ready to hit ‘Decline‘ if he saw his father’s name onscreen.

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Instead, it was Ryan.

‘Hello.‘ Micah answered the phone.

‘Mikey! Did you hear the news? Of course you did. You were there at the party. So, is it true? #yan shouted into the phone.

‘Is what true?‘

‘The news! Hagen Daily’s website broke the story half an hour ago. Now everyone knows Darya Miller is really Darya McAllister. I’m reading the story right now. I’ll send you the link.

Micah tapped on the link Ryan sent.

It directed him to a news website.

The headline, in bold, oversized font, screamed, ‘Astonishing Revelation: Darya Miller is Daughter of Billionaire Tycoon.‘

The reporter wrote, ‘In a stunning turn of events, the true identity of 23–year–old Darya Miller, initially known to come from a humble background, has been unveiled. At the 150th anniversary party of the Paragon Group tonight, it was announced that she is, in fact, Darya McAllister, daughter of one of the wealthiest indiduals is Hagen and the country. Darya’s father, whose identity was previously undisclosed, is the renowned billionaire tycoon and owner of the esteemed Paragon Group, a conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of successful

businesses.‘

Micah scrolled down the page.

The article continued, ‘The revelation has sent shockwaves throughout the city, as the disparity between Darya’s perceived origins and her actual lineage has captivated public interest. Her newfound connection to substantial wealth and privilege has sparked intense speculation and raised questions about her upbringing and motivations. As details continue to emerge, the spotlight now shines on Darya’s future endeavours and bow her billionaire background might shape her life moving forward.‘

‘So?‘ Ryan prompted.

‘So what?‘ Micah asked irritably.

‘So do you think I should hop on the first flight out of the country?‘

‘Why?‘

‘Well, the way I treated her in the past, she’s sure to come after me now, isn’t she?‘ Ryan sounded serious. “My dad’s probably going to disown me if he finds out I offended Matthias McAllister’s daughter.”

Micah snorted out a laugh. ‘If she’s going after anyone to settle old scores, it’s me. You have nothing to worry

about.‘

After all, he was the culprit for all her miseries in the past.

Ryan wondered out loud, ‘The news is not very clear on her background. Is she an illegitimate child?”

‘Why would you think that?‘

‘Otherwise, why haven’t we heard of her existence in the McAllister family before?‘

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Micah had no reply to that, but he didn’t believe it for a moment.

If she were an illegitimate child, would Matthias dare to publicly acknowledge her at the party tonight?

Clearly, the anonymity was to protect her.

Ryan whistled. ‘Damn! I was wrong. I’m sending you another link. Her resume has just been posted on Paragon’s official site.‘

Darya’s appointment as Paragon’s Vice President had been surrounded by controversy and met with disbelief and hostility.

Now that she took the top job, it was time to publish her real resume.

Micah studied the profile of Paragon’s newest and possibly youngest president, not sparing a detail.

Name: Darya McAllister

Age: 23

[Education]

– Serendelle School for the Gifted, Serendelle, Amoira

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– Admitted at the age of thirteen

– Graduated with top honours, recognised as the valedictorian

– Briarwood University, Bellemore, Cordelia

Full scholarship recipient for exceptional academic achievements

– Bachelor of Science in Engineering, magna cum laude

– Master of Business Administration, specialising in International Business

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Delphine University, Evermore, Floriana

– Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

– Dissertation on groundbreaking research in the integration of machine learning techniques into econometric

modelling and analysis, published in the peer–reviewed journal Econometrica