Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 129

**Dreams Refuse Gravity by Leo Arden Knox**
**Chapter 129: Charity Performance**

Wren’s brow furrowed in frustration, irritation bubbling just beneath the surface. “Uncle Chris, that’s not how you used to see things. You told me that if I could get close to Sebastian, it would be a monumental victory for the Anderson family.” Her voice held a mix of disbelief and challenge, as if she were trying to rekindle the old flames of hope that had once flickered brightly in her heart.

Chris regarded her with a calm demeanor, his eyes reflecting a depth of understanding. “That was before Riley entered the equation,” he replied, his tone steady and measured. “Back in those days, we still held out hope for you and Sebastian.”

The truth was, Sebastian had always maintained a fortress around his emotions, keeping women at arm’s length. Yet, out of a sense of obligation to Wren and her family, he had granted the Andersons numerous business advantages over the years, a gesture steeped in guilt.

Wren was painfully aware that she was the only woman who had ever managed to breach his emotional walls, if only slightly.

To the outside world, Sebastian was perceived as a man who was naturally aloof and untouchable, an enigma wrapped in a facade of indifference.

But everything had shifted today.

They had witnessed, with mouths agape, as Sebastian, that emotionally distant figure, had stepped in for Riley without a moment’s hesitation, an act that shattered all preconceived notions.

**11:01**

**Chapter 129: Charity Performance**

**Lucky Draw**

Chris had lived long enough to recognize the unmistakable signs: a man willing to go to such lengths for a woman… is undeniably in love.

“So that’s how it is, huh?” Wren’s voice dripped with bitterness, a hollow laugh escaping her lips. “You think Riley is the better choice now. I guess you don’t need me anymore. But let’s not forget—it was I who sacrificed so much to help the Anderson family reach its current heights!”

Chris sighed deeply, the weight of her words hanging heavy in the air. “Wren… I’m saying this for your own good,” he replied, trying to convey the urgency of his concern.

“For my good?” she retorted sharply, her eyes flashing with indignation. “You’re suddenly so worried about Riley! Uncle Chris, don’t make a grave mistake. Do you really believe someone like her could ever be with Sebastian?”

Chris’s expression darkened, a storm brewing in his eyes. He had spoken out of respect for everything Wren had given up over the years, but if she remained blind to the larger picture, there was little more he could say.

Wren often boasted about the gains the Anderson family had made due to her so-called sacrifices, her pride shining through like a beacon.

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**11:01**

**Chapter 129: Charity Performance**

**Lucky Draw**

Yet, what she failed to recognize was this: had it not been for that incident, she would have never even been allowed a place within the Anderson family to begin with.

As the illegitimate daughter, she would have been relegated to the sidelines, forever an outsider.

In the competitive world of the Anderson Group, only those with genuine talent earned significant positions of influence.

Among the younger generation, Wren was the exception to this rule.

Mediocre at best, the only reason she had managed to ascend the ranks was her connection to Sebastian.

As the groundbreaking ceremony approached its conclusion, a sudden eruption of cheers cascaded through the crowd like a wave.

Reporters scrambled into place, cameras clicking rapidly as they turned their lenses toward the unfolding excitement.

Riley, drawn by the noise, turned to see five pilots in crisp uniforms striding confidently toward a lineup of sleek aircraft parked along the runway.

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