She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 3

“Lila, please stop crying. How could Uncle Dominic ever abandon you!”

While holding Lila, Dominic shot a glare at Melanie.-

“Melanie, I didn’t think you’d be so unreasonable… Look how heartbroken Lila is. She’s just a child. How can you be so cruel?”

Before Melanie could speak, Evelyn stood up.

“Brother, don’t make things difficult for Melanie. It’s my fault, and Lila’s. Lila, hurry up and apologize to your aunt!”

Being scolded by Evelyn only made Lila cry harder.

Dominic sighed, his gaze toward Melanie filled with exhaustion and disappointment.

“Melanie, I’ve already completed the paperwork. It’s settled… I’m going to walk Evelyn and Lila out.”

After Dominic left with them, the hospital room was finally quiet again.

Melanie reached up and wiped her cheek. Her cold fingertips came away wet.

She hadn’t even realized she was crying.

Melanie bit her lip.

It wasn't worth crying over that bastard!

She took out her phone and texted Ms. Crestfall to ask about the progress on the divorce papers.

Due to the Royce family’s extensive business holdings, there were many assets to divide, so Ms. Crestfall said it would take a few more days.

But Melanie couldn’t wait. She called her directly.

“I want Dominic to leave with nothing!”

***

Five days later, Daphne came to the hospital to see Melanie, bringing the divorce papers prepared by Ms. Crestfall.

She was Melanie’s best friend and had flown back just for this.

“You really are my bestie. You knew exactly what kind of get-well gift I wanted.”

Melanie smiled as she took the thick stack of papers from Daphne’s hands.

“I really can’t believe it. Who knew that kid Dominic could be such a piece of shit.”

After hearing about how Dominic had unilaterally changed the legal residence, Daphne had gone on a forty-minute tirade.

“Melanie, when did you become such a doormat? You didn’t even make a scene?”

Melanie shrugged.

“I’m divorcing him anyway. He can share a legal address with whoever he wants. I don’t care.”

“Then what do you care about?” Daphne asked.

“I care about… the bracelet Dominic gave Evelyn.”

At Melanie’s words, Daphne finally noticed the jewelry on her friend’s wrist.

“So, you have the divorce papers, but Ms. Crestfall said it won’t be easy to make Dominic leave with nothing. Even if you go to court, it’ll be hard to get him to walk away without a dime… What are you planning to do?”

Melanie’s slender fingers gently traced the cold, bold words 'Divorce Agreement'.

“That's why I'm going to give Dominic a gift… at the most opportune moment.”

“He’s been hiding a wife and child behind your back! What opportune moment are you waiting for?!”

Daphne was so agitated she practically spat on Melanie’s face.

Daphne was right.

But Melanie was indeed waiting for a specific moment—

A moment that would utterly destroy Dominic's reputation.

“Dominic has been worried about whether his new company could go public…”

As Melanie suddenly brought this up, Daphne’s eyes lit up.

“You want to stop his company from going public?”

“No…”

Melanie shook her head decisively and smiled.

“I’m going to do everything I can to help it go public.”