The Billionaire's Ex-Wife Returns (Lucy and Landon) novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6: She's Gone

"Mr. Westwood." Alaric approached him quickly.

Seeing his secretary, Landon frowned. He had already informed Alaric that he wouldn't be at the office, nor did he want to be disturbed that day.

Alaric had been working for him for the past five years, and the man was worth every penny Landon paid him. So, what caused his remarkable secretary to show up in front of him, appearing as if he had been roughed up by buffaloes?

"What is it, Alaric? And this better be worth something taking up my time on my day off." Landon glared at the other man.

Alaric wiped the back of his hand on his forehead, glistening with sweat.

"Mr. Westwood, we've got a problem."

"Off with it, then."

"The thing about your wife pushing Miss Leblanc has spread to the news and they're planning to pursue it in court. And not only that... there have been some words that your marriage with Mrs. Westwood isn't real."

"WHAT?" Landon pinned Alaric with a single glare. "When did this come out?"

"Just—just an hour ago."

"An hour." Landon tasted the word in his mouth. "You let the news simmer this topic for an hour? Why aren't you doing anything? Take them all down!"

"That—that's why I'm here." Alaric stammered. "I tried taking down the topics about your wife and Miss Leblanc and asked several news outlets to stop showing it. But-"

"But what?" Landon started to doubt his secretary's abilities. "But what, Alaric?!"

"Mr. Leblanc paid every news outlet and journalist to release it."

Landon inhaled sharply. There's no point or gaining anything from spreading such lies. Why would Yvonne's father do this?

No. Of course, they would. In their eyes, they've already convicted Lucy as a suspect.

Yvonne was a precious member of the Leblanc family. She was the treasure in her parent's eyes. They certainly wouldn't let something or someone that harmed her go easily.

Even the little things that displeased her would make the entire Leblanc family move just to get rid of it.

But Lucy is his wife. Didn't Mr. Leblanc even think of him when he did this?

Landon jerked his tie loose. He understood why Mr. Leblanc wanted to pursue this. But hasn't he thought of what he would think of him?

And the million-dollar question is... how did he learn about the truth behind his marriage with Lucy?

He nor Lucy would divulge the secret of their marriage to anyone. That was something they had agreed on two years ago. It was also written on their contract.

Since the marriage certificate was real, there was no need to tell anyone.

Unless, of course, they agreed beforehand.

But he and Lucy haven't discussed anything yet. They didn't even talk about divorce or anything after that, what they should've been doing ever since Yvonne returned.

"I need to see Mr. Leblanc." Landon marched up to the door. He has to find out the answer to his question.

Mr. Leblanc was a ruthless man. He held a lot of power through his money and company. But he wasn't the only one who had money or power in their world. And Mr. Leblanc was trudging across the line that Landon didn't want anyone to step on.

And no one dared to do that after knowing what consequences there were when they did.

However, when he crossed the door and was on the first step of the stairs, Landon suddenly came to a halt.

He grabbed his phone and opened it.

She would usually call him or text him. A goodnight or I'm going to sleep. Take some rest and don't stay up too late would've made it through their messages. But tonight, there was none.

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