She Divorced Boston's Hidden Heir
Three years in prison. All for a woman who never loved him.
Ethan Cole took the fall for his fiancée's family, sacrificing his freedom for the woman he thought he'd marry. He endured three years behind bars, clinging to her promise of a wedding the day he walked free.
But when that day finally came, Sarah didn't show up in a wedding dress.
She showed up with divorce papers.
And a new man on her arm.
Humiliated, betrayed, and cast aside like trash, Ethan signed the papers without a word. Sarah thought she'd seen the last of him—just another nobody she'd used and discarded.
She had no idea who she'd just thrown away.
The former Chairman of the Southern Territory had offered Ethan the Phoenix Ring—a symbol of absolute power commanding networks across Boston's elite, East Coast politics, and the underground world. Ethan had always refused, wanting only a simple life with Sarah.
But that life was gone now.
And this time, he accepted the ring.
Now Ethan is back. And he's taking everything—his power, his respect, and his revenge.
The people who mocked him will kneel.
The woman who betrayed him will beg.
And Boston's elite will learn the hard way:
You should never underestimate a man with nothing left to lose.
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Chapter: Chapter 51Chapter Fifty-OneNight had fallen over Boston, darkness enveloping the city like a velvet shroud. But the darkness only made the city more beautiful—glowing lights from towering skyscrapers pierced the night sky, their reflections shimmering in the harbor waters. Boston at night was a spectacle of modern elegance, a testament to power and wealth.Sarah sat some distance away from her house, hidden in the shadows between streetlights, watching the gates with hollow eyes. Maybe when her mother arrived, she would recognize her. Someone had to recognize her eventually.She stared at the house with a longing that physically hurt. If she’d been able to enter earlier, she would have taken a long, hot bath by now. Her maids would be responding to her every whim, taking care of her, pampering her. She’d be preparing for a good night’s rest, trying to process and clear away the traumatic scenes from Simon Stone’s torture chamber.But no.Instead, she was locked out of a house she’d built with
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Chapter: Chapter 50Chapter FiftySarah Wilson was dropped off by the roadside, looking tattered, disheveled, and utterly broken. The black SUV that had transported her didn’t even slow down properly—it just rolled to a near-stop, shoved her out, and accelerated away, leaving her sprawled on the hot asphalt.Drake Hastings was still in Simon Stone’s custody, though he’d be released eventually. But at that moment, Sarah couldn’t have cared less about Drake. Her safety—her survival—was the only thing that mattered.She dragged herself off the road and onto the dirt shoulder, her body protesting every movement. Finally sitting on the bare ground, she braced herself with trembling hands and looked up. The sky stretched endlessly above her, brilliant blue and cloudless. The sun blazed down, blinding and merciless.She groaned, squinting against the light. When was the last time she’d seen the sun? She’d been in that enclosed torture room for what—three days? Four? It felt like months. Time had lost all meanin
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Chapter: Chapter 49Chapter Forty-Nine “What do you have to say about that, Ethan Cole?”Ethan closed his eyes briefly, forcing his breathing to remain even. When he spoke, his voice was ice.“I have plenty to say, Simon. The question is—are you prepared to hear it?”On the other end of the line, Simon Stone’s eyebrow arched upward, his posture shifting to full attention. So his suspicions were correct. But he needed to be absolutely certain. Time to push harder.“If I wasn’t prepared, I wouldn’t have reached out to you, Ethan Cole.” Simon’s voice carried a note of respect beneath the mockery. “You’re not a small-minded man yourself. Beating up the Stone family heir, even having the audacity to trigger him while he was hospitalized…” He paused, letting out a low chuckle. “I don’t know whether to call that foolish or brilliant, but I’ll give you the accolades. I see you, Ethan Cole. I really do.”Ethan stood from where he’d been leaning against his desk and walked slowly toward his swiveling chair. “If y
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Chapter: Chapter 48Chapter Forty-Eight “Simon Stone,” Victoria said again, her voice sharp and cutting through the silent standoff between the two men. “May I ask what exactly you’re doing here? At my company? In my private garage?”She moved slightly, positioning herself between them—not blocking Ethan, but clearly establishing herself as the primary party in this conversation.“This is private property. You’re trespassing.”Simon’s eyes finally left Ethan’s face, shifting to Victoria with that same unsettling smile. “Am I, though?” he asked conversationally. “I was under the impression that B Corporation conducts business with all manner of Boston’s elite families. Are we not potential business partners?”His tone was mocking, clearly enjoying her discomfort.“And besides,” Simon continued, his gaze flickering back to Ethan briefly before returning to Victoria, “I simply wanted to pay my respects to Boston’s most formidable businesswoman. And perhaps meet some of her… interesting associates.”The way
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Chapter: Chapter 47Chapter Forty-SevenEthan Cole leaned casually against the sleek black car in the underground garage, checking his watch periodically as he waited for Victoria Chen to arrive. They had their usual morning routine—drive together to B Corporation, start the workday coordinated and efficient.Yesterday, his plan had been straightforward: get her safely to the company, then go about his day handling dangerous business without including her in the details. Keep her protected, insulated, safe.But yesterday’s conversation had changed everything.He sighed heavily, his mind working through how best to approach the situation and repair whatever damage his secrecy had caused. Things would definitely be awkward between them this morning unless they addressed it directly. The tension would hang between them like a heavy fog until one of them found the courage to clear the air.He pulled out his phone, scrolling absently through messages while his thoughts remained elsewhere. He had an important
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Chapter: Chapter 46Chapter Forty-SixEthan Cole stepped out of his car in the underground garage and pulled out his phone, quickly typing a text to Victoria Chen:"Just arrived back at the building."Victoria was already in her penthouse suite, preparing for bed after a long day. Ethan had left hurriedly earlier in the evening, telling her only that he needed to handle something important. Now that he'd returned, he wanted her to know he was back safely.He pocketed his phone and walked to the private elevator, pressing the call button. The doors slid open smoothly, and he stepped inside. But then he froze, his finger hovering over the button panel.Should he go see her first? Before heading to his own suite?The thought came unbidden but insistent. He genuinely wanted to go to Victoria Chen's penthouse—just to see her face, to be in her presence for a few minutes. But what excuse did he have? What reason could he possibly give for showing up at her door this late?He stood there contemplating for a lon
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Chapter: Chapter 11: The Payment That Silenced Them Chapter Eleven: The Payment That Silenced Them The car turned through the gates of Life Haven Estate, and Dylan's breath caught.Manicured lawns stretched endlessly. Fountains glittered in the afternoon sun. Mansions rose behind tall hedges and iron gates — each one more impressive than the last. The kind of place where security guards stopped you at the entrance just for looking out of place.Dylan had been here before — running errands, delivering packages, cleaning pools. Always through the service entrance. Always invisible.Now, he sat in the passenger seat of a sleek black sedan, air conditioning cool against his skin, tinted windows reflecting the world he'd once been locked out of."I still think you should consider a penthouse," the agent said, glancing at him from the driver's seat. "More suited for a bachelor like yourself. Better connections. High-profile neighbors. Beautiful women."Dylan didn't respond. His eyes stayed fixed on the passing mansions.The agent shifted in
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Chapter: Chapter 10: The Tenant Turns Master Chapter Ten: The Tenant Turns Master "Will you help me with that, sir?" Dylan asked smoothly. "Finding a new place?" The landlord stood frozen, clutching his phone like it might vanish if he let go. His eyes darted between Dylan and the bank alert on his screen. One hundred and twenty thousand dollars. From the boy who couldn’t pay twelve. Dylan waited, watching the old man’s face cycle through shock, confusion, and finally—greed. The landlord’s mouth twitched, then broke into a wide grin. “Dylan Chase!” He practically sang the name. “I always knew you had it in you. Just hiding your light, that’s all.” He gestured toward the door. “Come, come. We’ll find you a place before the day ends.” Dylan nodded. “Give me a minute to change.” “I’ll call an agent right now.” The landlord was already pulling out his phone again. “We’ll meet him at the corner.” He hurried out, his voice echoing down the hall as he made the call. Dylan shook his head, amusement flickering across his face. A
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Chapter: Chapter 9: When the Poor Pay in Millions Chapter Nine: When the Poor Pay in MillionsDylan stood in front of the creaking wooden door of his studio apartment. The building reeked of damp walls and stale smoke—the kind of place where broken dreams clung to the cracked paint and refused to die.He pushed the door open. The hinges whined in protest, the sound echoing down the narrow hallway like a sigh.For a moment, he just stood there, taking it in. The tiny room. The water-stained ceiling. The single window that barely let in light. The old fan still hanging from the ceiling, swaying slightly as if exhausted from years of use.His lips curved into a grin. *Finally, I’m done with this place.*But the grin faded almost instantly.Something was wrong.The boxes against the wall were stacked neatly. His clothes hung in a perfect line on the rickety hanger. Even the bed—small and thin as it was—was made tight, the corners tucked like a hotel room.Dylan hadn’t done any of that. He’d left in a rush for the island job, barely remem
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Chapter: Chapter 8: Whispers and Wounds Chapter Eight: Whispers and WoundsThe cafeteria hummed with life. Trays clattered. Voices overlapped. The smell of fried chicken and fresh bread filled the air.Grace sat alone at a corner table, staring at her untouched plate of mac and cheese with fried chicken. Her phone lay face-up beside it, the screen dark and silent.She’d called Dylan six times that morning. Six times, straight to voicemail.He’d never ignored her like this before.The scrape of a tray across the table made her look up. Amanda slid into the seat across from her, balancing a plate piled high with spaghetti, garlic bread, and chocolate cake.“Grace.” Amanda’s voice was soft, concerned. “You look terrible. Are you okay?”Grace shook her head. “He still hasn’t answered.”“Dylan?”“Yeah.” Grace’s fingers curled around her phone. “I’ve called him all morning. Nothing. Not even a text.”Amanda opened her mouth to say something, then froze. Her brows shot up as she pulled her own phone from her pocket. “Wait. Oh my G
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Chapter: Chapter 7: Cracks in the Empire Chapter Seven: Cracks in the EmpireDylan stepped out of Regal Threads into the afternoon sun, shopping bags in hand. Behind him, the whispers continued—some in awe, others in disbelief—but all carrying the same message:Caleb Steele had been humiliated.And Dylan Chase was no longer the poor boy everyone thought he was.He walked a few steps from the entrance and pulled out his phone. The screen lit up with a notification.Ding!**[Congratulations, Mr. Chase. First public humiliation complete.]****[Reward: +5000 system points. Hidden reputation boost unlocked.]**Dylan’s lips curved into a faint smile. So this is what victory feels like.But even as satisfaction settled in his chest, he knew better than to celebrate too soon. Men like Caleb didn’t take losses quietly.This was just the beginning.He pocketed his phone and kept walking.Behind him, Caleb stormed out of the boutique, his face flushed red, his jaw locked tight. His friends trailed after him in awkward silence, their ea
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Chapter: Chapter 6: The First Step Towards Revenge Chapter Six: The First Step Towards Revenge"Well, well, if it isn't Dylan."Dylan's blood went cold. He turned slowly.Caleb stood near the entrance, flanked by two of his usual followers. Their smirks spread across their faces like a disease. Caleb's laugh cut through the quiet murmur of the boutique, sharp and mocking."What did I just hear?" Caleb's voice carried across the store. "You? Shopping? Here?"A few customers turned to look. Some smiled. Others whispered behind their hands.Dylan's jaw tightened, but he said nothing.The boutique around them gleamed with wealth. Marble floors caught the light from crystal chandeliers overhead. Gold-trimmed mirrors reflected every angle, multiplying the luxury. Mannequins wore suits that cost more than most people made in a year, their blank faces judging everyone who walked past.Caleb sauntered forward, his grin widening. "Look who crawled out of the gutter." His followers snickered on cue. "Dylan Chase. Shouldn't you be running errands
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