All Chapters of After Divorce, I Ruled Their World : Chapter 41
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Helena's Tea Circle
Chapter 41 Helena’s Tea CircleThe terrace which had been selected for the afternoon tea, overlooked the marina. There were white umbrellas, crystal teacups, and elite women dressed in controlled elegance.Helena Holt sat at the center of the circle, she was here again, exactly where she liked to be from day one.She was not only commanding, she was admired, and untouchable.“And of course,” she said smoothly, lifting her porcelain cup, “Lucas is expanding internationally as has been the goal. He will start with Dubai first, then spread to Zurich. He doesn’t think small these days, which is why I like him for my Vivian.”A few women murmured approvingly in their midst l, wishing she has such privilege.Helena smiled wider this time, knowing many were wishing to be in her position. “And what about Vivian’s company?” she continued proudly. “It can't even stop surprising me, always thriving. Her engagement to Lucas has elevated everything in her life. From different partnerships, to vis
Midnight at the Balcony
Chapter 42 Midnight at the BalconyThe city never truly slept, because everything seemed very active. Exactly 2:07AM, it was more like the day was just starting. Julian Crowe stepped out onto the penthouse balcony, not like it was a tradition, but out of necessity that night. His jacket was draped loosely over his shoulders, phone still in his hand from a quiet call with overseas counsel, seconds ago. He stopped on his track when he saw her.Iris Nolan wasn't asleep, but standing near the railing barefoot, and on a closer look, he noticed she was wrapped in a thin silk robe, her hair loose against her back. The wind seemed to have a great sense of humor, as it toyed gently with it. The city lights reflected in beautiful her eyes like distant stars she wasn’t sure she trusted anymore.“You should be sleeping by now,” Julian said calmly.She didn’t turn to face him, rather, she remained still. “So should you.”He slipped his phone into his pocket and walked closer, but not too close
The Frozen Accounts
Chapter 43 The Frozen AccountsThe notification arrived very early, around 9 in the morning. Lucas Reed was halfway whatever file he was going through when his private line lit up. It happened that he almost ignored it, classifying it as one of those unimportant notifications. “Sir,” his overseas finance director said carefully, voice too calm, “one of the Singapore transfers has been flagged down, not long ago.”Lucas didn’t look up from what he was doing, he was rather too focused to even realize how important what happened was. “Flagged how, what do you mean by that?”“It is a temporary freeze, and it's tagged compliance review.”He let out a short laugh, still not understanding him at all. “That’s standard procedure.that must go through.”“Yes,” the man agreed without any argument. “But this is… unusual timing.”Lucas’s smile slowly faded when he said that.“What timing are you talking about?”“There are audit clustering, and several institutions reviewing simultaneously.”Sim
Charity Betrayal
Chapter 44Charity BetrayalAfter Vivian Holt's encounter with Lucas in his study days ago, she decided she won't allow herself to be sidelined by anyone, no matter their status in the society.If whispers were rising so fast like storms, she would drown them in applause without looking back. If invitations were declining, she would make attendance mandatory through prestige.That was how power worked, create room for visibility, be under control, and the narrative would change in your favor. So she single handedly planned the gala herself. It wasn't just a charity dinner...it was rather an event.It was meant to be a statement, and a reclamation.The ballroom she chose overlooked the river, a beautiful sight to behold. She almost made sure that the gift boxes were personalized for ach guest.For the press, they made sure that everything was in order.“Make sure the media corner faces the logo backdrop,” she instructed her team sharply. “No awkward angles should be takemln.”“Yes, Ms.
Iris and the Panel
CHAPTER 45 Iris and The PanelThe email had arrived as early as 6:12 a.m. in the morning. It was a Request for Reassessment Meeting, to crosscheck the things that transpired before.Iris stared at the sender’s name for a long time, not knowing what to do. It was actually the same consulting panel that condemned her.The same men and women who had once sat behind polished glass and questioned her competence. Who had dissected her failure like it was entertainment. Who had whispered unstable when her company collapsed under sabotage she couldn’t yet prove.Now they wanted to “revisit her issue.”She let out a slow breath that she didn't realize she had been holding in. “They smell something fishy,” she murmured to no one.*************The conference room hadn’t changed, not even a bit. From the floor-to-ceiling windows, long oak table, and bottled water arranged like silent witnesses. But this time, Iris Nolan didn’t feel small walking in. She felt… rather steady.Her heels clicked so
The Anonymous Donor
CHAPTER 46 The Anonymous DonorThe call came in exactly when I was about preparing to step out. I checked my time, and it was exactly 7:03 a.m, as I had developed the habit of leaving the house early in the morning. “Iris...check the ledger again.”It was Daniel, the founder of Virex Systems. His voice was shaking, more like he was surprised. I could even feel the disbelief from the phone as we spoke. Iris sat up straighter in her apartment chair, awaiting the news that made Mr. Daniel call hr that early. “What happened to you?”“They funded us completely.”She blinked, totally confused. “Who funded you?”“A full seed extension, which is cleared, and verified. They sent eight figures.”Her fingers tightened around her phone, as she tried to understand what he meant. “From who exactly?”There was silence. “That’s the problem,” Daniel whispered. “It’s anonymous.”By 9 a.m., she was inside the modest glass office of the struggling startup she had been advising for weeks. Virex Systems
Vivian's Dream
CHAPTER 47 Vivian’s DreamThe pen scraped mercilessly across the paper, but slowly, more like the writer was enjoying it. Vivian watched it happen in her dream as if she were trapped behind glass doors. Julian sat at the long oak table...the same table from the day their divorce was finalized, and lawyers stood stiffly on both sides, like they had no word of their own. But something was different this time around. Julian wasn’t cold, and he wasn’t silent as before.He was rather smiling this time.No. He wasn't just smiling, he was laughing. The laughter wasn't loudly, and definitely not wildly, but softly, controlled and certain. He signed the final page and slid it across the table toward her.“Thank you,” he said calmly.“For what?” she heard herself ask.“For believing you won.”Then, the laughter deepened after he said that. Soon enough, the room began to distort. The table stretched longer, and even the walls widened. The lawyers also faded like it was a joke.And Julian lean
The Party Crash
CHAPTER 48 The Party CrashThe yacht had the perfect description of a floating palace. Different crystal glasses clinking, and champagne pumping in celebration. Laughter rose into the warm night air for different reasons. Lucas stood at the center of it all...perfect suit, perfect smile, and perfect performance. Just the way he had always wanted it to be.“Gentlemen,” he announced smoothly, raising his glass, “this is only the beginning of global expansion.”Applause followed from different corners.Vivian stood beside him, radiant in silver, and of course, cameras flashed to capture every moment of the celebration. She leaned into him slightly, playing the role of untouchable fiancée.For a moment... everything felt stable again, line they were in the beginning.Across the deck, investors mingled cautiously, even some laughed louder than necessary.Some checked their phones more often than usual, like they were being forced to be there. But no one wanted to be the first to show doubt
Iris in Headlines
CHAPTER 49 Iris in HeadlinesThe article wasn’t even front-page to attract much attention. It was just a mid-tier business blog, clean layout, and minimal drama attached.“Former CEO Iris Nolan Quietly Reenters Consulting Scene.”Vivian read it once, then again, before reading the third time. Her manicured nails tapped against the screen as she scrolled slowly, eyes sharpening with every line.She seemed composed, strategic, and resilient after theccorporate sabotage.The words felt like tiny insults to her. Resilient? How possible was that? Iris Nolan had once been the girl everyone resented. Including herself, especially her.Vivian leaned back against her velvet headboard, her phone glowing in the almost dark bedroom.Beside her in the house, Lucas was around, but in the shower, which she barely noticed.The comment section had exploded dangerously, some mocked Iris, while others questioned her integrity, and the annoying ones according to her, praised her intelligence.Vivian read
Nathan's Warning
CHAPTER 50 Nathan’s WarningNathan Knight never fancied knocking loudly anytime he's around the penthouse. He enters Julian’s study at will like a shadow, closing the door with the quiet precision of a man who understood perfectly well that silence could be sharper than weapons when used the right way.Julian stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, and his suit jacket was resting over the chair near by. His sleeves were rolled up, and his expression unreadable.Nathan cleared his throat softly as a way of making his presence known.“He has started digging out every site he could.”Julian still didn’t turn, not even to know what he was talking about. “Lucas?”“Yes.”Nathan stepped forward after waiting for a few seconds,bplacing a slim tablet on the desk. “He hired private investigators, two firms at that matter, one of them is from the local channel, the other is international.He’s trying to trace who’s slowly influencing the boards and who’s freezing every transfers that he makes, and