Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 766

The pavilion was silent, not a sound to be heard.

Jared kept his eyes fixed on her, his gaze so intense it felt like he could see right through her. After a long pause, he broke into a smile.

“Ms. Lincoln, you really are clever.”

“But being too clever isn’t always a good thing.”

He leaned in, and the pressure he gave off was almost overwhelming. You could feel just how used he was to being in charge.

“I know you want both kids with you, to raise them yourself.”

“But you must realize the Nelson family would never let their bloodline just drift away out there.”

“Every Nelson child, from the moment they can walk, gets the best training from professionals. That’s how it’s always been.”

As Emmy listened, she couldn’t help but let a faint, almost mocking smile play at her lips.

“What about James, then?”

“Why was he the exception? Why was he on his own for over twenty years?”

Jared’s face darkened. Emmy realized, a heartbeat too late, that she’d spoken out of turn. She hadn’t meant to say it, it just came out, because she felt it was unfair to James.

Jared’s eyes narrowed, and for a moment, she saw a flicker of something complicated in them. He covered it up quickly.

“His case was unique.”

He shifted gears, his sharp eyes locking onto her again.

“But let’s talk about you, Ms. Lincoln. From the way you talk, it sounds like you and my son are getting divorced. So you haven’t really moved on.”

“If that’s the case, then live your life with him. The Nelson family will make sure you’re treated well.”

Emmy looked right back at him, her eyes calm, not a hint of emotion showing.

“He lied to me. He used me. He kept things from me. What exactly should I be holding on to?”

“I just hope our partnership, Mr. Nelson, won’t be affected by personal issues.”

She paused, leaning in a bit, her tone sincere.

“If you really want to help, please talk to him. Convince him to go through with the divorce.”

“I know it’s not easy to divorce a soldier, but if he files for it himself, there’s a chance.”

Jared blinked, just for a second, like she’d actually surprised him. He studied her again, more carefully this time.

“You really want to divorce him?”

Emmy met his gaze, steady and unafraid.

“Of course. I’m sure you’ve already had someone look into me, so you should know the truth.”

“I never forgave Dean for what he did, and I won’t forgive James for lying to me either.”

Her words were calm, but they made Jared’s frown deepen.

Suddenly, a voice from outside the pavilion broke the tension. The secretary sounded a little panicked.

“Mr. Nelson?”

“The kids need to stay with their mother.”

Jared frowned. “You know only the Nelson family can give them the best resources and education.”

James met his eyes, his own gaze full of challenge.

“So what?”

He let out a short laugh.

“Look at Tyler and Jamie. You raised them. Did either of them have it easy?”

That shut Jared up. He was furious, but he didn’t have a comeback.

James didn’t want to argue any longer.

“The project’s already done. I’ll send someone over with the agreement tomorrow.”

“And I hope you’ll sign it quickly. Don’t make me come here again.”

He stood up and walked out without another word.

Jared sat there in the quiet pavilion, his anger obvious, his chest rising and falling. Still, he kept his composure, sipping his tea slowly.

After a while, he picked up his phone and sent a message.

Come here.

It didn’t take long before a woman, elegant and graceful, appeared at the entrance.