All Chapters of From Broken Husband to Three Sisters’ Zillionaire Heir: Chapter 41
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Anna's eyes fell on the nervous man in the cheap suit, and something clicked in her mind. This had to be Pervis's doing—another scheme to humiliate her and Noah."You!" she shouted, pointing at the real Dr. Martinez. "How dare you send a fake doctor to mock my friend! This is harassment!"The real Dr. Martinez raised an eyebrow. "I beg your pardon?""Don't play innocent!" Anna's voice rose to a near-shriek. "Pervis put you up to this, didn't he? Sending imposters to the hospital to discredit Noah!""Actually," Pervis's calm voice came from behind her, "Dr. Martinez is here at my invitation. To treat my grandmother."Anna whirled around. "Then who is that?" She pointed at the fake doctor, who was now sweating profusely."That's an excellent question," the head of hospital security said, stepping forward. "Sir, I'm going to need to see your medical license and credentials."The fake doctor's face crumbled. "I... I don't have them with me.""Then I'm afraid you'll need to come with us,"
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The news of Pervis and Anna's divorce spread through their social circles like wildfire, fueled by Noah's manufactured online scandal and the genuine shock of those who had known them as a couple.Within days, it seemed everyone had an opinion about what had happened.Anna sat at an upscale café in the city's business district, surrounded by three women she'd considered friends for years.The lunch meeting had been scheduled weeks ago, but now Anna regretted coming."So it's really true then?" Margaret asked, stirring her latte with exaggerated casualness. "You and Pervis are officially done?""Yes," Anna replied tersely, not meeting anyone's eyes."I heard he left you for someone wealthier," Susan added, her voice dripping with false sympathy. "The Coleman woman, right? Aria?""It's complicated," Anna said, her fingers tightening around her coffee cup."Not that complicated," Jennifer chimed in with a laugh. "Pervis finally found a woman who matched his level. Good for him, honestly.
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At Whitewater Corporation, Pervis sat at his desk reviewing financial reports for the upcoming quarterly presentation. His phone buzzed periodically with notifications—more articles, more gossip, more manufactured outrage about his supposed relationship with Aria.He'd learned to ignore most of it. Responding to every insult and accusation would consume all his time and energy. Better to focus on actual work."Pervis?" Alicia's voice was soft as she approached his desk. "Are you okay?"He looked up from his reports. "I'm fine. Why?""The headlines," she said, gesturing vaguely. "Everyone's talking about... well, about you and Mrs. Coleman.""People will talk regardless," Pervis replied calmly. "I can't control that.""Doesn't it bother you?" Alicia asked. "Some of those posts are really vicious."Pervis considered her question seriously. "I've been through worse."Linda, who sat at the adjacent desk, let out a derisive snort. "Where there's smoke, there's usually fire," she muttered,
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The invitation arrived in an elegant cream envelope embossed with gold lettering: "The Annual Metropolitan Charity Gala." Grace tossed it onto Pervis's desk with a grin."You're coming with me," she announced, not bothering to frame it as a question.Pervis looked up from his laptop. "I'm not really a charity gala type of person.""You are now," Grace replied cheerfully. "Consider it part of your education. Public relations, networking, learning how to smile at people you can't stand—all essential business skills.""Sounds delightful," Pervis said dryly."It will be," Grace assured him. "Plus, Aria and Christina will be there. It's one of the major social events of the season. Everyone who's anyone attends."What neither of them knew was that "everyone" included Anna Morrison and her mother, Justina, who had secured invitations through Anna's business connections.The gala was held at the Grand Meridian Hotel, a palatial venue with crystal chandeliers and marble floors that gleamed un
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The conversation drifted to other topics, and the group's attention shifted away from him.Grace squeezed his arm sympathetically, knowing that "logistics" was a deliberate understatement of his actual role, but they'd agreed to keep his connection to the Coleman family quiet for now.The evening proceeded with speeches from various philanthropists and local celebrities.Then the mayor himself, Harold Chen, took the podium."Before we begin the auction," Mayor Chen said, his voice carrying across the ballroom, "I'd like to take a moment to recognize someone who has made a significant contribution to our community."The crowd fell silent, everyone curious about who would receive such public acknowledgment."Recently, the Westside Community Clinic received a substantial donation of medical supplies and equipment," the mayor continued. "This donation will allow them to serve thousands of underserved families in our city."Murmurs of approval rippled through the audience."The person resp
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The email announcement had arrived three days prior: "Mandatory Attendance: Whitewater Corporation Partnership Celebration Dinner at the Grand Meridian Hotel."The message described it as a celebration of the company's successful partnership with Henderson Industries, one of the largest manufacturing firms on the East Coast.Pervis regarded the invitation with mild disinterest.Another corporate event, another evening of forced networking and artificial pleasantries.He dressed simply that evening—a clean white shirt, dark slacks, and the watch Aria had given him.Nothing flashy, nothing that would draw unnecessary attention.The Grand Meridian's ballroom was already buzzing with activity when he arrived.Colleagues clustered in groups, their voices elevated with the kind of aggressive cheerfulness that always accompanied free alcohol.Crystal chandeliers cast warm light over tables draped in white linen, and servers moved gracefully through the crowd with trays of champagne.Pervis h
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The group moved on, leaving Pervis standing alone near the dessert table.He could feel dozens of eyes on him, judging him, categorizing him as unimportant based on Roden's calculated dismissal.The evening's humiliation reached its peak during the after-dinner social hour.The room had grown more crowded, with people standing in tight clusters, their voices rising to compete with the ambient music.Near the center of the ballroom, a server carrying a tray of wine glasses navigated through a particularly dense group.Someone—a junior manager named David Chen who'd had too much to drink—gestured expansively while telling a story, his arm colliding with the server's tray.Wine splashed in a dramatic arc, soaking the dress of Katherine Henderson, wife of the Henderson Industries CEO and the guest of honor for the entire evening.The ballroom fell silent. Katherine stood frozen, red wine dripping down the front of her expensive white gown, her expression cycling through shock, embarrassme
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As the dinner portion of the evening concluded, the master of ceremonies—a polished woman named Sarah Martinez who clearly specialized in corporate events—took the microphone with practiced enthusiasm."Ladies and gentlemen, we have a special activity planned for this evening," she announced, her voice bright and engaging. "As part of our commitment to community service, we're hosting a charity collection game."Murmurs of interest rippled through the crowd as servers brought out an ornate locked box, placing it ceremoniously on a table at the front of the room."Here's how it works," Sarah continued. "We invite each of you to donate a valuable personal item—watches, wallets, jewelry, anything meaningful—which will be auctioned off next week with all proceeds going to the Westside Children's Hospital.""How much are we talking?" someone called out."Whatever feels right to you," Sarah replied smoothly. "Some of our past donations have included Rolex watches, designer handbags, even ca
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Pervis complied without hesitation, placing his wallet, phone, and keys on the table. The guards checked each item carefully while the entire ballroom watched in silence."Nothing here," the second guard confirmed."Of course not," Roden said quickly. "He's had time to hide it. Check his coat in the cloakroom. He probably slipped it in there when he realized people were catching on.""That's enough, Roden," Alicia snapped. "You're making baseless accusations—""Am I?" Roden challenged. "Then why is Tyler so calm? An innocent person would be angry, defensive. But look at him—he's almost expecting this."The psychology was effective. Several people nodded, convinced by Roden's twisted logic that Pervis's composure was actually evidence of guilt."Check the cloakroom," Richard Thornton ordered. "Now."The security guards exchanged glances, then one spoke into his radio. "We need someone to check coat number seventy-three. Grey blazer, checked under the name Tyler."The wait felt eternal.
CHAPTER 43
Alexander approached the tow truck driver, hoping to negotiate the return of his vehicle, but the man's attitude was immediately hostile."Look, buddy, I don't have time to deal with parasites like you," the driver said without even looking up from his clipboard. "Your piece of junk is going to the impound lot, and that's final.""I just need to explain that this was a mistake—""The only mistake here is you thinking you belong in this neighborhood," the driver interrupted with a sneer. "People like you are like cockroaches – you infest nice areas and bring down the property values.""If you could just listen for a moment—""Listen to what? Some sob story about how you can't afford the fees? Save it for someone who cares, loser."Alexander realized that arguing with this man was pointless. Every second he wasted here was time he could be spending on finding the third ring."You know what? Keep the car," Alexander said, turning away from the tow truck."Smart choice," the driver called