No Longer Theirs: The One They Can't Replace のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 141 - チャプター 150

Winter wrapped up her conversation with Gretchen and answered Elijah's call."Eli, why are you calling me so early? Aren't you supposed to be busy?" she asked, a smile tugging at her lips.Elijah chuckled. "Even if I'm swamped, I'd still check on you. I'm not some heartless jerk, you know."The "jerk" in question was none other than Joshua."Win, has that miserable ex of yours been harassing you these last few days?" Elijah asked, his voice edged with concern. To him, Joshua's behavior wasn't all that different from some of the criminals he'd encountered.Thinking back to last night's confrontation, Winter replied nonchalantly, "Everything's fine.""If he bothers you again, make sure to tell me immediately. Harassment within a marriage is also a punishable offense," Elijah said, his hoarse voice laden with resolve. "I may only be a lawyer, but I'll do everything I can to protect you, Win."Elijah had grown up an orphan. If not for Victoria's kindness, his future would have been

Noticing Joshua's gaze had drifted from her, Jessica suddenly stopped talking."Josh, you've got it made. Your wife's busy picking something out for you in the men's section. She's even being so meticulous about it."With a teasing smirk, Blake added, "How did you get her under your spell like that? Do you mind teaching me?"Was Winter really shopping for his clothes?Joshua's Adam's apple grazed the crisp collar of his white shirt. Without realizing it, he leaned forward. "Is she alone?" he murmured, his voice rough and low."You still don't believe me, huh?" Blake said, clicking his tongue. "When I saw you two arguing the other day, I thought Ms. Everhart had the guts to stand up to you. But now, it's painfully clear she's nothing more than a timid little bootlicker."I'd bet she only bothered picking out a gift out of fear of offending you. It's obvious she's doing everything she can to flatter you and lock in her spot as Mrs. Stroud."Joshua's eyes darkened. From the instant

That was a superb comeback from Winter!Blake's face tightened as if he'd bitten into something foul, and his temper shot straight through the ceiling. He used to think no one on earth could ever beat him at verbal sparring. Obviously, that wasn't the case.Winter's sharp retort landed like a physical blow, taking Elijah by surprise. He didn't recoil, though; instead, a faint lopsided grin mirrored his silent admiration for the steel in her spine. Now that she was free of Joshua, Winter was coming back to life, like spring after a long, harsh winter. It seemed marriage rarely did anyone any favors."Eli, let's go." Winter ignored Blake, whose face was turning an impressive shade of red, and started walking away with Elijah.Right then, Blake uttered, "Ms. Everhart, from where I'm standing, you forced yourself between Josh and Jessica."He gave her a cold, disdainful look. "They were in love. You barged in anyway. You were the one who insisted on marrying Josh without knowing wha

The moment Jessica saw Sasha, her smile disappeared.Jessica thought she would be the center of attention tonight. She never expected Blake to show up with another woman, and certainly not one who could match her in looks and figure.Jessica had always been competitive to the bone. Seeing Sasha made her deeply uncomfortable, yet she could only force a smile.Then Jessica accidentally met Sasha's eyes.The woman was staring at her with a sharp, predatory glare, like a beast hiding behind her lashes, ready to pounce and tear her apart."Oh? You're here too, Jessica," Blake greeted her with a bright grin.Initially, the gathering tonight was supposed to be just Joshua and Blake. But when they set the plan, Jessica happened to be beside Joshua and insisted on joining.Joshua considered how busy she had been with the R&D department lately, then rushing home to take care of Terence every night. He couldn't bear to turn her down, so he brought her along.Blake was a fan of Joshua and

Sasha lifted her wet face and froze when she saw the man standing there."M-Mr. Iverson?""I thought it looked like you from far away. Didn't expect it to really be you." Elijah stared at her soaked form, half-submerged in cold water. "Ms. Sutton, why are you in the pool? Did you fall in?""I…" Sasha blinked, her lashes trembling.Elijah chuckled. "Don't tell me you came to have a swim."Sasha gave him a deadpan look. "Do I seem like I enjoy messing around like this?""Well, you could be an oddball when you're drunk."After a momentary silence, they both laughed.Seeing she didn't want to explain, Elijah didn't pry. He kneeled at the edge of the pool and held out a hand. "Need help?""Thank you." She placed her hand in his.Elijah pulled her out with little effort. Her red evening gown clung tightly to her waist, making her look like a mermaid who had just taken human form."Wait here, Ms. Sutton." Elijah turned and jogged off.Sasha shivered violently but stayed put.Soon