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Chapter 7: A Man

Penulis: Author Zee
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-03 14:00:51

That morning, sunlight slipped through the gaps of the thick curtains in the Langford residence.

Sarah stood in front of the large oak door, her hand hovering hesitantly over the brass knocker.

It had been six years since she last set foot here.

Six years since her family threw her out for marrying Ronan Vexler, a “common man” in their eyes, even though he was a billionaire.

For the Langford family, noble blood was everything, and money without a title was nothing but cheap arrogance.

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  • After Divorcing Me, He Went Broke!   Chapter 33

    Sarah woke up the next morning with a heavy heart. The threatening video of Shenina playing in the school garden still haunted her. She immediately increased security around her daughter and informed the school principal about the situation. Alex was already coordinating with their private investigation team to trace the video’s origin.She refused to let fear paralyze her. Instead, Sarah channeled everything into her work. Lumina Designs was gaining serious momentum. The collaboration with Elena Voss had opened doors to high-profile clients. Two European luxury retailers had just signed major contracts, and a famous Hollywood actress had worn one of her gowns to a premiere, sparking even more buzz.Every small victory was a quiet slap to Ronan’s face.That afternoon, Sarah attended a high-society charity luncheon as a featured designer. She wore a custom cream-colored dress from her latest collection—elegant, powerful, and understated. Alex accompanied her, looking every bit the succ

  • After Divorcing Me, He Went Broke!   Chapter 32

    Sarah’s hands trembled as she stared at the disconnected call. Lena’s terrified voice still echoed in her ears. “Ronan… he’s planning something big…”Alex stood beside her, tablet in hand, his face tense as the breaking news alert flashed across the screen. The police sirens outside grew louder, stopping right in front of the studio building.“They’re here for protection,” Alex said quickly, pulling her close. “I called them the moment the news broke. The leak about the Vexler family trust has gone public. Someone beat us to it.”Sarah nodded, heart racing. She forwarded Lena’s last call recording to the police and her lawyer. Within minutes, officers swarmed the studio and their apartment building, securing the area. Shenina was safely asleep upstairs with Hanosa and extra guards.That night passed in chaos. Sarah gave another statement while Alex coordinated with private security. By morning, the world was watching the Vexler empire crumble in real time.Major financial outlets ran

  • After Divorcing Me, He Went Broke!   Chapter 31

    Sarah’s breath caught in her throat. The scent of accelerant burned her nostrils as Mia stood there like a beautiful demon, lighter flickering dangerously close to the rack of finished “Reborn” dresses — the heart of her upcoming Paris collection.“You’re insane,” Sarah whispered, slowly backing away while keeping her eyes locked on Mia. Her hand gripped the burner phone tightly behind her back, fingers pressing the emergency button Alex had installed.Mia smiled sweetly, tilting her head. “Insane? No, darling. I’m just taking back what should have been mine from the start. You were never worthy of the Vexler name. And now look at you….playing dress-up like some pathetic Cinderella. Ronan and I will make sure this little fairy tale ends tonight.”Mia took a step forward. The flame danced closer to the silk fabric.Sarah’s mind raced. She couldn’t let these dresses burn. They represented everything she had fought for her freedom, her talent, her future.“You won’t get away with this,”

  • After Divorcing Me, He Went Broke!   Chapter 30

    Sarah stared at the glowing screen of her phone. The anonymous message still haunted her: “They won’t stop until they take everything. Watch your back. — A friend” She had received three more messages since that night. Each one contained small, precise warnings—details only someone close to Ronan’s circle would know. A cancelled supplier contract before she was officially notified. A suspicious payment Ronan made to a private investigator. The anonymous sender clearly had inside access. Two days later, Sarah decided she couldn’t wait any longer. She arranged a secret meeting through the burner phone Alex had given her. The reply came quickly: “Café behind the old train station. 10 PM. Come alone. I’ll find you.” Alex strongly opposed it, but Sarah insisted. “This person knows things that could help us stop Ronan for good. I have to take the risk.” That night, Sarah slipped out after Shenina was asleep. Hanosa promised to stay alert. The café was nearly empty, lit by dim yellow lig

  • After Divorcing Me, He Went Broke!   Chapter 29

    Sarah’s blood ran cold as Ronan stepped into the dim light of the park. The mysterious woman beside her backed away, face pale with terror. Ronan’s men formed a loose circle, blocking any easy escape route. “Ronan,” Sarah said, forcing her voice to stay steady. “What is this?” Ronan smiled, the same cold smile that once controlled her life. “You really are predictable, Sarah. I knew dangling information about Shenina would pull you out here alone. No Alex. No security. Just you.” The woman tried to slip away but one of Ronan’s men grabbed her arm. “She works for my investigator,” Ronan explained casually. “I planted her to test you. And you failed. Meeting strangers at midnight? Not exactly the picture of a stable mother, is it?” Sarah’s mind raced. She clutched her phone in her coat pocket, thumb hovering over the emergency button Alex had installed. “This is illegal. Kidnapping. Intimidation.” Ronan laughed softly. “Who said anything about kidnapping? We’re just having a conver

  • After Divorcing Me, He Went Broke!   Chapter 28

    Ronan Vexler was not a man who accepted defeat easily. A year after the divorce, when Lumina Designs began appearing in magazines and Sarah’s name was whispered in fashion circles with respect instead of pity, his resentment turned into calculated fury. He could tolerate her small success for now. What he could not tolerate was losing Shenina.One crisp autumn morning, Sarah received a thick envelope from Ronan’s lawyers. She opened it in her small studio office above the boutique, Shenina’s laughter echoing from the play area Hanosa had set up nearby. The letter was clear and cold. Ronan was filing for full custody. He claimed Sarah’s growing business left her unable to provide a stable home. He argued that Mia, now his fiancée, offered the perfect mother figure in the Vexler mansion. Shenina, he said, deserved the luxury and security only he could give.Sarah’s hands trembled as she read the documents. Attached were photos of her old bruises, twisted to suggest she was unstable, and

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