Semua Bab Second Marriage to the Billionaire: Ex-Husband Begs Me Not to Go: Bab 411 - Bab 420

Earlier, when Aria had opened the door to get out of the car, she’d been pulled back so suddenly by Archer that she completely forgot the door was still wide open.Now, looking at it—still swinging open—she realized with horror that anyone passing by must’ve seen the way he kissed her.Heat rushed to her face. She shut her eyes tightly, wanting to disappear into the nearest storm drain. She couldn’t bring herself to look at anyone, convinced that every passerby was staring at her like she was part of a show.Her legs wobbled as she stepped out of the car and headed toward the building—only to spot Christina waiting at the entrance, cheeks flushed, giving her a dramatic thumbs-up.“That was intense,” Christina whispered, eyes sparkling with amusement. “For a second, I thought Archer was going to throw you in the backseat and go all the way right there.”The mental image made even Christina blush. The way Archer had pounced on Aria... he looked like he was ready to devour her on the

“Why is it okay for Aria, but not for me?” Mandy snapped.Mr. Libson let out a short, mocking laugh. “Do you really think Aria was the one who went after Archer? That’s exactly what I mean when I say people have different fates. It was him who chose her.”He leaned back in his chair and continued, “You think our firm could’ve landed the Duncan Industries account on our own? He only handed us that deal because he knew Aria comes by to visit Christina often. That was his way of throwing us a bone.”“Because of Aria, Archer nearly shut Horizon down altogether. Do you really think a man like that is someone you can afford to provoke?” Mr. Libson’s tone turned colder. “If I hadn’t stepped in, you wouldn’t even have a job right now. With his connections, if he wanted to blacklist you from the industry, you wouldn’t get hired anywhere—no matter how qualified you are. You think you’d survive in this field?“I’m moving you to the engineering department to let things cool off. If Archer even

Mandy wanted nothing more than to slap Mr. Libson across the face and storm out with a dramatic, “Fine—I quit!”But she didn’t dare.She wasn’t as lucky as Aria. She didn’t have someone like Archer backing her.If only... If only Archer had been her boyfriend, what would she have had to be afraid of?But that wasn’t the case. So she clenched her jaw, swallowed back her tears, and forced herself to pack up her things, crying silently as she worked.When she finally stood up to leave, it felt like everyone in the office was watching her, mocking her. People who used to joke around with her, who’d once seemed like friends—now their gazes were cold, even contemptuous.Mandy bit down on her lip and walked out without a word, shoulders trembling.Mr. Libson let out a heavy sigh and turned to Aria with a look of concern. “Are you alright?”Aria gave a tired shake of her head. “I’m fine.”“That’s good. Mandy... she wasn’t thinking clearly. Don’t take it to heart,” he said carefully, t

“Let go of me,” Aria said sharply.But Mark wouldn’t. “No. Tell me—what other reason could there be for him suddenly transferring me overseas?”“Maybe it’s because you won’t stop harassing me,” Aria shot back coldly. “Or maybe Fifi begged him to give you a promotion.”She let out a derisive laugh. “Isn’t that what you came to the Duncan family for in the first place? A better title, a better future. Well, congratulations. You got exactly what you wanted. And now you’re spinning conspiracy theories? Aren’t you tired?“Mark, he’s already given you a promotion. Why are you still clinging to me? Just let me go.”Mark clenched his jaw, refusing to release her. “What will it take for you to believe me?”Aria’s expression turned icy. “After everything you and your mother did—spreading those disgusting rumors about me online—you think I’d ever trust a word from you and your family again?”She glanced at him with disgust. “This is a workplace. Maybe try acting like you still have some di

Back then, moved by what she’d believed had happened, Aria had started thinking more and more about Larry.She’d only been thirteen—young, impressionable, and at that tender age when feelings start to bloom. Once someone took root in her heart, it was hard to let go.Worse, she’d unconsciously begun to idealize him, blinding herself to all his flaws.If Fifi had told her this story back then, she probably wouldn’t have believed a word of it.Aria had always been the kind of girl who gave her whole heart once she cared about someone. Once she decided to trust, nothing anyone said could shake it. She believed only what she saw and felt herself—only the good.“Why are you telling me all this now?” Aria finally asked. “I thought you’ve always wanted me to break up with Archer.”“I still do,” Fifi scoffed, her mouth curving into a cold smile. “I never liked you being around the Duncan family. Even now, I’d prefer if you two split up. But I also want you to wake up and stop clinging to