Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 140

**TITLE: Dreams Refuse Gravity by Leo Arden Knox**
**Chapter 140: It’s Yours**

What if Riley possessed the remarkable talent to craft a patent?

That didn’t change one crucial fact: Bryce was still planning to utilize it.

And every cent generated from that patent would rightfully belong to both her and Bryce.

As Riley cast a disdainful glance at Bella’s wicked grin, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of frustration.

“I never claimed you couldn’t use it. But are you two genuinely confident you can?”

Bryce stood frozen in place, caught off guard, while Bella quickly interjected, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

“It’s joint property with Bryce. Why shouldn’t he be able to use it? Besides, if Bryce hadn’t been out there sweating it out, you wouldn’t have had the luxury of time to play inventor, would you?”

Riley’s lips curled into a sneer.

Luxury of time?

For three long years of her marriage, she had dedicated every ounce of her energy into nurturing Bryce’s fledgling business, Lucky Draw.

Otherwise, how could she possibly explain having only one patent to her name throughout their married life?

“So you genuinely believe that the success of Murphy Tech is solely due to Bryce?” Riley challenged, her brow arched in disbelief.

“Of course,” Bella scoffed dismissively. “Sure, you contributed some military research. But what does that even mean? Business isn’t just child’s play. It requires vision, guts, and connections. Money doesn’t just rain down from the heavens, darling.”

Vince had once lauded Riley as a drone research expert, rattling off her impressive military accolades, yet Bella had consistently dismissed it as mere hype.

Riley met Bella’s gaze with a calm smile, her eyes drifting toward Bryce.

“You’re absolutely right. Business indeed demands vision, guts, and connections. And money doesn’t just fall from the sky.”

In those earlier days, she had pulled every string available to her for Bryce’s sake. She had been an integral part of every significant decision, every pivotal moment.

Numerous times, Bryce had made choices that could have led the company into dire straits, and it had been Riley who had skillfully persuaded him to redirect his course.

Yet now, according to Bella, it was all attributed to Bryce’s hard work alone.

“That’s why Bryce has every right to use the patent,” Bella declared smugly. “It was developed while you were married. A joint effort. Not just yours.”

“Fine, keep believing he’s so capable. But if he ever finds himself in a tough spot, I hope you’ll still feel that way and stand by your man,” Riley retorted, her voice laced with a mixture of sarcasm and challenge.

Just wait for the conference to commence.

Then you both will realize that my patent isn’t your free ride.

“Riley, you’re just jealous of Bella, aren’t you?” Wren interjected with a scoff. “A tech mogul like Bryce abandoned you for her. You really missed out, haven’t you?”

Bryce’s expression darkened. Wren’s words painted him as a heartless individual who had amassed wealth only to discard his wife. He opened his mouth to respond, but Sebastian beat him to it.

“Does Riley have any reason to feel jealous?”

His question hung in the air, silencing the room, while Wren nearly bit her tongue in shock.

“Actually, everything I possess is Riley’s if she desires it.”

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