April Fools “Surprise” Husband Divorcing Me For His “Pure” Girl novel Chapter 65

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Everyone’s frozen solid.

Fiona whips around to Ethan.

“What the hell? Some big deal I don’t know about? Why’s Harrington here?”

Ethan looks just as lost. He walks over, sticks his hand out.

‘Director Harrington. Didn’t expect you. My dad call you?”

Harrington runs the National Bank. Guy barely leaves his office. Every CEO in town bends over backwards for him.

le doesn’t even look at Ethan. Walks straight past him. Stops in front of me. Nods.

Miss Sterling. Three hundred million cash. Want me to count it out?”

Not loud. But every single person hears it.

‘iona’s gaping at me like I grew a second head.

smirk. Glance at Ethan and Fiona. Then back at Harrington.

Nice hustle, Harrington. Appreciate it.”

I’ll tell Grandpa you handled this perfectly.”

le grins.

Miss Sterling, please. It’s my job. I’m not gonna go fishing for compliments from Mr. Sterling.”

iona’s voice cracks.

Wait-Director Harrington, are you sure you didn’t mix someone up?”

he’s literally nobody: Why would you drag three hundred million out here for her?”

arrington finally glances her way. Barely.

You told Miss Sterling to cough up three hundred million for your dress. Yeah?”

lona nods like she’s underwater.

is voice drops. Cold as hell.

Then I’m exactly where I need to be. This cash? Miss Sterling’s paying you. For the dress.”

iona goes rigid. Color drains from her face. But she won’t quit.

L

You’ve gotta be kidding me right now.”

Look-Blackwood Corp’s been working with you guys forever. Can’t you just tell me who the fuck she actually is?”

arrington doesn’t blink.

Not happening.”

weat’s pouring down Fiona’s face now.

09-33

Chapter 3

Ethan finally steps up. Pride’s wounded.

Director Harrington. If she cant ask, I can. Who is Vivian Sterling? Ive got clearance, right?”

Harrington lets out this long breath Looks genuinely uncomfortable.

Mr. Blackwood, I’ve told you everything I’m allowed to. But here’s what I can say-Blackwood Corp just walked into a shitstorm.”

The whole crowd explodes.

Hold on-did he just say Blackwood Corp’s fucked? Theyre the biggest name in the city! Who the hell can touch them?

This girl’s gotta be connected to something huge. Harrington showing up personally with three hundred mil? Ethan just punched a tank.”

Oh God we’re all getting canned aren’t we?”

Noise everywhere. Ethan looks like he’s gonna puke.

I step forward. Slow. Smile cutting.

“So, Ethan. Your three hundred million’s right there. Now let’s talk about what you’re paying me.”

Fiona’s eyes are bloodshot. Voice shaking with pure venom.

“Bullshit! You made some backdoor deal with him! That’s the only reason he’s here! Don’t stand there acting like you’re somebody!

That ugly ass bracelets worth maybe ten bucks! Quit playing games!”

I couldn’t help but laugh.

“Ethan. Seriously. You’ve got taste. What a catch.”

I already told you-you wanna know what this bracelets worth? Call your dad.”

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